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A Look Inside Fertilizer cost and availability may impact producers...... Page 6 Rezoning request causes stir in rural community................ Page 8 Eagle relocation gives producers a break from predation....Page 17 Winter supplement economics should be considered..... Page 22

Quick Bits UWBF Milestone The University of Wyoming Biocontainment Facility (UWBF) has become registered with the Center for Disease Control for working with select agents. This is a major accomplishment for the Department of Veterinary Sciences and the Wyoming State Vet Lab. UWBF will enable new avenues of research, as well as enhanced capabilities and safety for working with different levels of pathogens in diagnostic veterinary medicine.

Brucellosis The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received notice that an animal from a Madison County herd located within the state’s brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area has been confirmed positive for brucellosis. The positive animal tested as a ‘suspect’ on a whole herd test conducted in December 2021. The ranch has been placed under quarantine and an investigation has begun. The animal in question tested negative the prior year, which allows MDOL to reduce the scope of investigation.

NCBA provides updates on current policies, markets, future work

Washington, D.C. – During a press conference held Dec. 21, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane provided an update on policy changes in the Biden admin-

istration affecting agriculture. During the call, Lane positively reflected on the work done by the NBCA in the last year and their future plans going into 2022. NBCA work in 2021 “Sitting here reflect-

ing back on the first of the year with the Biden administration, I think we’re pretty pleased with the progress NBCA has made,” shared Lane. “First and foremost, we have to start with where we are ending, which is with

the Build Back Better Initiative and some of the large, aggressive spending plans which were advanced by this administration pretty quickly as they took off in January 2021.” Please see NCBA on page 6

Restoring fairness in meat supply chain White House releases action plan for fairer meat and poultry supplies

Throughout the last few years, the need for a more transparent meat industry and increasing the independence of producers, feeders and processors has become more apparent. On Jan. 3, the White House published its “Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain” in reaction to this need, which has been continually gaining more attention. A fact sheet provided by the White House noted, “Over the last few decades, we’ve seen too many industries become dominated by a handful of large companies that control most of the business and most of the opportunities – raising prices and decreasing options for American families, while also squeezing out small businesses and entrepreneurs. The meat and poultry processing sector is a textbook example, with lack of competition hurting consumers, producers and our economy.” The report mentions the top four meatpacking companies control 85 percent of the beef market, and four processing firms control 54 percent of the poultry market and 70 percent of the pork market. The action plan is comprised of four core strategies: invest in processing capacity, strengthen rules, increase transparency and enforce existing anti-competition laws.

Invest in business The current administration has announced $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds has been dedicated for the expansion of independent processing capacity. Through a call for stakeholder input in 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) identified the need to “expand and diversify meat and poultry processing; provide producers an opportunity to have ownership in processing facilities; create stable, well-paying jobs in rural regions; and raise the bar on worker health, safety, training and wages for meatpacking jobs,” along with increased producer income and collaboration between investors. In the plan, USDA will provide up to $375 million in gap financing grants for independent processing plant projects and another $275 million in partnership with lenders supporting these businesses. Another $100 million is dedicated to supporting worker training and safety. Additionally, USDA is providing $100 million in reduced overtime inspection fees to help small and very small processing plants keep up with demand – an issue discussed between many small processors in Wyoming. This announcement comes with some skepticism, Please see PLAN on page 12

USDA Funds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging local sponsors to submit project requests for funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers several programs to help communities improve land and water resources within watersheds. For more information, visit nrcs.usda.gov.

U.S. Drought

For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 54.80% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 55.29% a week earlier. Drought now affects 93,685,357 people, compared with 99,321,936 a week earlier. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 45.81% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 46.22& a week earlier. Drought now affects 94,492,102 people, compared with 100,147,218 a week earlier.

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Ranch honored Gray’s Angus Ranch receives 2021 Nebraska Producer of the Year Award Harrison, Neb. – Rod and Laura Gray and their family of Harrison, Neb. are the recipients of the 2021 Nebraska Angus Producer of the Year. Raising registered Angus has been a family tradition for the Grays. Rod’s great-great grandfather Starr Fuller had American Aberdeen Angus registries from Toledo, Iowa dating back to 1898. Harry Gray, Rod’s grandpa, purchased Angus cows from his wife’s father, Art Fuller and held public auctions of “Richly Bred Angus Cattle” in the 1940s. Wayne Gray, Rod’s dad, built the Angus cowherd to 400 registered females and sold bulls private treaty. At the age of 15, Rod purchased his first bull from the Champion Pen of Three at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, which was a son of Ankonian President – the Grand Champion Angus Bull at the International in 1964. Rod grew up active in the Iowa Junior Angus Association and served as president. He showed their Please see GRAY on page 5

UW College of Ag provides update on new programs Laramie – University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean Barbara Rascoe and UW Associate Dean and Director of Extension Kelly Crane provided an update on exciting new agriculture programs and opportunities for attending students at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s Winter Roundup. Program movement After votes by UW’s Board of Trustees, a major reorganization of the university’s academic programs is expected in 2022 and 2023. The board approved plans to update UW programs following months of development through review and feedback from internal and external stakeholders. The reorganization of several programs has started immediately, but some won’t start until the summer of 2023, shared Rascoe. Several departments will be reorganized, and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will incur some changes. UW will be making changes to the departments of zoology and physiology, botany and the life sciences program as well as relocating degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, shared Rascoe. “Part of what UW is doing over the next year is starting a strategic planning process for this reorganization,” said Rascoe. “We have a very strong advisory board who is giving us guidance at the college.” UW will provide updates on the reorganization process Please see UW on page 7

Rammell brand inspection appeal continues Sublette County – Although county and state attorneys argued Veterinarian Rex F. Rammell’s appeal in Ninth District Court of four brand inspection convictions and sentences was untimely and improper, the judge disagreed. In Sublette County’s possibly longestrunning misdemeanor case, Rammell was charged on June 27, 2019, with violating the state required brand inspection law by trailering four horses and a colt from Sweetwater County to Sublette County for summer grazing. The law is Wyoming Statute 11-21103, which Rammell has argued as unconstitutional search and seizure. He was

cited for four violations although multiple livestock often appear on one brand inspection form. Three-year trial Rammell pleaded not guilty and has represented himself since 2019 in various courtrooms. Initially, Sublette County Circuit Court Judge Curt Haws assigned the case to Magistrate Clay Kainer, who ruled in Rammell’s favor that the law overreached the veterinarian’s constitutional rights. However, Kainer was not properly appointed at the time and his ruling to suppress the deputy’s stop as evidence against Rammell was overturned.

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Let’s Be Careful

As the new year rolls in, we all wonder what 2022 will have in store for agriculture. I want to stay positive and don’t wish for another year like the last two, but hope for the best. From the There was a quickly called meetPublisher ing by the White House with meat proDennis Sun ducers this past Monday afternoon. The president wants to spend around $1 billion from the American Rescue Plan to expand meatpacking capacity for independent meat processors through a number of initiatives. They also visited on ways to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. The Biden administration realizes meat producers and feeders are unfairly being held to low profits. Visiting with some in Washington, D.C. who attended the meeting, there were some reservations on the outcome of the meeting. As I understand, the meeting was announced the day before on Sunday. During the meeting, it was not explained if the administration was talking about new money or old money already earmarked. The good part of all this attention the meatpackers are getting is it will make for more awareness to consumers and others of the times in the cattle cycle when producers are not making a profit. The not so good issues I and others feel we need to pay attention to is the potential for increased government intervention in our meat businesses. There is no doubt the beef industry needs stronger enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, more price transparency and to do away with the processing label on all packages of beef at the meat counter. The processing label has nothing to do with a country of origin label, it is simply a label telling the consumer what country the package of meat was processed in. This label has really misled consumers. In times like this, when beef prices are at a record high at the meat counter, I’m not sure the consumer is looking at labels, but just the price of the package of beef. Executive Vice President of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Terry Frankhauser said, “These companies (packinghouses) are the ones that feed the world, and we need them because we know we can’t harvest these animals in tiny animal packinghouses. I don’t know if government intervention fully is the right answer here. It is when laws are being broken, we need to think of the carrot, not the stick.” Frankhauser said other issues should also be addressed such as modernizing rules and regulations and figuring out how to deal with employee shortage impacting all aspects of the beef industry. The Biden administration’s action plan to invest $1 billion to expand competition in the U.S. meat processing industry and strengthen enforcement of antitrust regulations has drawn mixed reaction from cattle producers and feeders as it is still unclear what the administration wants to do with regard to the Packers and Stockyards Act. We realize the Biden administration’s main goal is to stop inflation, which is currently the highest in 40 years. Meat prices have been the largest contributor to grocery inflation. We also have to be careful when this cattle cycle flip flops and there are fewer cattle and higher prices for the producers. We see signs that this part of the cycle has started. Remember in past years when prices were similar to now and everybody was looking for a way out? “Lean Beef” was being developed, and as soon as higher cattle prices came, everybody forgot about lean beef and enjoyed the high prices. Whatever happens and despite prices, we need to stay on course and find answers to the current issues.

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The Government's Word: Should We Trust It? By Sarah L. Falen

Americans trust the U.S. government less and less. In fact, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in the federal government hovers around 40 percent. Yet, with the revocation of the Trump administration’s rule which prohibits prosecution for accidentally harming migratory birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the Biden administration is asking citizens to do just that, “trust” the federal government. People involved in industries such as energy or agriculture have a clear understanding of how environmental legislation, originally passed with the best intention, has been weaponized to negatively affect their livelihoods. One of the lesser known, but just as dangerous environmental swords is the MBTA. While it is easy to see that energy industries, such as oil and gas, wind or even solar would be impacted by the Biden decision, this act has the potential for very serious impacts on the agriculture industry. The MBTA is a statute which allows for the crim-

inal prosecution of any person who “incidentally takes” a migratory bird. To understand the breadth of this act, there are two important concepts. First, nearly all birds in the U.S. are considered migratory. Second, what constitutes an “incidental take?” The MBTA states “it [is] unlawful at any time, … to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, … any migratory bird…” 16 U.S.C. § 703(a). In reading this language, it would make sense this act is referring to someone who intends to kill a migratory bird. That commonsense reading is what the Trump MBTA rule enforced – only those engaged in an action that purposefully “takes” a migratory bird would be subject to fines and prison time. This is not how the Biden administration reads the same language. According to the Biden administration, even if a person is doing something that accidentally harms a migratory bird, a person can still be criminally liable. Thus, someone can be prosecuted for an action or inaction that is otherwise legal, but just so happens to

“take” a migratory bird. We should all be concerned about the Biden administration allowing “incidental take” to be prosecuted because there is no limit on what can be prosecuted. This means if a farmer uses a pesticide which is legally administered and a migratory bird just so happens to ingest the pesticide, he could be subject to criminal prosecution. The MBTA allows for up to a $5,000 fine or six months in prison for an incidental take. The scenarios under which a person can accidentally kill a migratory bird are infinite and can be ridiculous. Yet, the government expects us to believe they will only prosecute “foreseeable” accidental killings of migratory birds. It is foreseeable that a bird can ingest a legally administered pesticide. Are farmers now risking prison time for growing the food that feeds America and the world? The Biden administration has entertained the idea of an “incidental take permit” that might remove some of the liability for birds that are acci-

dentally killed, however they have not developed the idea enough to know what the permit would look like. There aren’t any standards for what actions would be exempt from liability under the permit system, and the MBTA office doesn’t have enough staff to begin handling the undoubtedly thousands of permit applications they will receive. The government has often implemented rules, promising it will not take advantage of its authority, but time after time this has proven to be just a way to get a rule approved or legislation passed. From wolves and grizzly bears to ever changing definitions of “navigable waters,” the government has proven that its word should not be trusted, and the MBTA is no exception. Sarah L. Falen is an associate attorney with Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC. Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC, has attorneys licensed to practice law in Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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Input for sage grouse sought

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has scheduled two virtual public meetings for public comment opportunities on two BLM Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) to gather input on issues to consider while it evaluates the need to update range-wide management plans for sage grouse habitat adopted in 2015 and amended in 2019. The agency recently announced its intent to consider amending the plans, which guide management actions for protecting the long-term health of sage grouse populations in 10 western states. The virtual public forums are scheduled for: Jan. 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. and Jan. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. Attendees can join by computer or phone. The meetings will start with a presentation by BLM staff followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. For security purposes, registration is required. To register, visit eplanning. blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2016719/530. Scoping for this latest planning/amendment effort closes Feb. 5, 2022. For more information on how to comment and relevant documents, visit the 2021 Greater Sage Grouse Land Use Plan Amendments site at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanningui/project/2016719/510 to participate in the public scoping process for the 2021 Greater sage grouse land use plan amendment process.

FCCA announces meeting Lander – The Fremont Count Cattleman’s Association (FCCA) will hold their annual meeting and banquet Jan. 29 at the Lander Community and Convention Center. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. with lunch provided, social hour will follow beginning at 5 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. “The business meeting will provide an update of the happenings of the association, the year ahead, Fremont County Fair updates, regional and county happenings and legislative issues, as well as agency and non-governmental organization reports,” a FCCA announcement reads. “Our speaker will be Colin Beal with Low Carbon Beef.” All paid 2022 members in attendance at the business meeting will be entered into a drawing for a free 200head pregnancy test donated by Dr. Jake Hall of High Country Vet Service. A membership is $50 and banquet tickets are $35. Tickets will be sold until Jan. 20, and will not be available at the door. For tickets, call: Jim Hellyer, 307-3305622; Joe Crofts, 307-840-4357; Annette Bregar, 307349-0785; Bryan Hamilton, 307-349-2096; Reg Phillips, 307-450-8840; Katelin Jammerman, 307-7095992; Jackie Lucas, 307-850-4357; or Darla Griffin, 307-851-2816.

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Checkoff changes expected The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced the final rule with changes to the Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Order this week in the Federal Register. The changes go into effect on Jan. 21, 2022. This rulemaking revises the Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Order, requiring market agencies (e.g., commission merchant, auction market, livestock market) in the business of receiving lambs to collect and remit on behalf of the producer, feeder or seedstock producer, the “live-weight” assessment on ovine animals sold and the “price-per-head” assessment owed by the first handler when lambs are sold through these channels. Market agencies are required to remit the full assessment to the American Lamb Board, also known as the Lamb, Promotion, Research and Information Board, when ovine animals are sold. This rulemaking includes technical amendments to the order, correcting references to assessment rates which were inadvertently not updated during the previous amendment to the order.

Succession workshop offered Nebraska Extension will host a succession planning workshop in Scottsbluff, Neb. for agricultural producers from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center. It will be presented by Allan Vyhnalek, a farm and ranch succession educator with Nebraska Extension. The workshop will offer background on good communications which are essential for families who are transitioning. It will also cover common mistakes made during the transition process, the importance of having a formal succession plan in place and essential considerations and tools for creating an agricultural estate plan. Anyone considering or needing to plan a farm transition is encouraged to attend. The workshop is free, but registration is requested to ensure enough handout materials for participants. Call 308632-1230 to register.

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NEWS BRIEFS WIA conference scheduled

The 37th annual Nebraska Women in Agriculture (WIA) Conference will be held Feb. 24-25 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney, Neb. The two-day conference will feature over 20 workshop sessions where attendees will learn how to better manage risk, improve their farms and ranches and become more successful operators and business partners. Three keynote speakers will address the conference over both days. Katie Dilse, a North Dakota farmer and national speaker, will open the conference with a keynote on the importance of work that women in agriculture do every day. Dilse was named one of the Top 40 under 40 by Business Watch magazine for her professional development, community contributions and influential voice. Carey Portell, an author and cattle farmer located in midMissouri, will close the first day and speak about how she has overcome barriers after a fatal drunken-driving crash and is now thriving with disabilities. Maggie Holub, a Nebraska crop farmer, will speak on Feb. 25, telling her story of returning to the farm after her father passed away. She will discuss balancing the farm, fitness and a full-time career with Farm Credit Services of America. Registration for the conference is available Jan. 4, on the Nebraska WIA website, wia.unl.edu. The cost to attend is $150 for participants who register on or before Feb. 9. Registration increases to $175 on Feb. 10. Scholarships are available for students, and more information about applying can be found on wia.unl.edu.

NALF elects new board The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) elected new members and officers for its board of directors during the annual meeting held in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Jan. 3. Newly elected to serve the foundation for three-year terms are Lance Sennett, Waynetown, Ind., serving as a director. Bruce Lawrence of Anton, Texas was selected to serve as the NALF president. He succeeds Dan Hunt, Oxford, Neb., who will serve on the board as immediate past president. Wade Beckman of Robert, Idaho, was chosen to serve as vice president. The remaining executive committee consists of Ronn Cunningham, Rose, Okla., as secretary; Randy Corns, Altoona, Kan., serving as treasurer; and Jerry Wulf, Morris, Minn., as member-at-large. Curt Wieczorek, Mount Vernon, S.D., will continue on the executive committee as ex-officio. The additional breeders on the board of directors include Joey Freund, Elizabeth, Colo.; Joe Moore, Raphine, Va.; Troy Gulotta, Indepence, La.; Austin Hager, Karlsruhe, N.D.; Bart Mitchell, Wauzeka, Wisc.; Jay Wilder, Snook, Texas; Kevin Ochsner, Kersey, Colo.; and Rob Brawner, Wood Lake, Neb. NALF would like to thank retiring board member Dr. Mark Barker, Oklahoma City, Okla. for his service.

Power plant averts shutdown On Dec. 28, Gov. Mark Gordon signed a Temporary Emergency Suspension Order that allows Unit Two of the Jim Bridger Power Plant to continue operating for at least four months and avert a New Year’s Day shutdown of the unit. More than 18 months ago, Wyoming submitted a revised State Implementation Plan (SIP) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which would have allowed Unit Two of the power plant to continue to operate and still meet the regional haze guidelines. The revised SIP was originally approved by the EPA in 2020, but earlier this year, Michael Regan, administrator of the EPA for the Biden administration, reversed course and refused to honor the prior approval. Consequently, a costly and outdated SIP remains in effect. This SIP requires the addition of expensive selective catalytic reduction equipment to be installed on Unit Two by Dec. 31, 2021 – an impossible timeline to add such equipment. The Clean Air Act gives the governor authority to issue this temporary suspension order to keep Unit Two operating and prevent job losses which would occur at the plant and the mine, according to a study conducted by University of Wyoming Professor Tim Considine. “I cannot let Washington, D.C.’s failure put Wyoming folks out of work and lead to a loss of energy availability for Wyoming consumers from a coal fired unit.” Gordon continued, “We had a deal. PacifiCorp, EPA and Wyoming all agreed in 2020 the regional haze guidelines would not only be met, but exceeded with the revised SIP. Now, with that deal unilaterally abandoned by EPA, this emergency order is necessary to protect Wyoming workers from EPA’s recklessness.” The temporary extension could be disapproved by Regan, but Wyoming believes the suspension meets all the legal requirements of the Clean Air Act and should be allowed to remain in effect.

YF&R conference planned “Building Bridges and Growing Generations” is the theme for a Farm and Ranch Conference, Jan. 21-22, at The Lodge in Deadwood, S.D. Sessions will include succession planning and healthy family relationships, soil health, entrepreneurship and political engagement over the two-day event. The conference is hosted by the Wyoming Farm Bureau (WyFB) and South Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) committees for farmers and ranchers of all ages. Children are welcome. No membership is required to attend. Finding harmony through understanding leads the discussion of Friday’s keynote speaker Elaine Froese. Her session, “Grassroots of Healthy Family Relationships,” is open to all generations. Froese is a go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition. Her superpower is helping families find harmony through understanding. Her expertise is to discuss the Undiscussabull™ – the bull in the middle of the farm family that no one wants to talk about. Partial registration is available for this session and dinner. The agenda is full of great speakers and presentations to help you build bridges of knowledge while growing generations in agriculture. View the full agenda at wyfb.org. The registration fee is $115 per adult. The full agenda and registration link are available at wyfb.org. The registration deadline is Jan. 7. Partial registration for the “Grassroots of Healthy Family Relationships” is $40 per adult. Hotel reservations may be made by calling The Lodge at Deadwood at 605-584-4800. Mention “Farm & Ranch Conference” for the room rate of $129 per night plus taxes. The room reservation cut-off date is Jan. 7. For the latest conference updates, please visit the YF&R tab on wyfb.org or the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer & Rancher Facebook page.

NRCS updates current SWE

90 Polled Hereford Bulls, 25 South Devon Bulls, 30 Bred Heifers (25 Hereford, 5 South Devon)

Wyoming’s snowpack or snow water equivalent (SWE) is currently 91 percent of median with a basin high of 121 percent of median in the Upper Bear Basin and a basin low of 51 percent of median in the South Platte Basin. SWEs across basins in southern through western Wyoming continued to increase another five to 10 percent during the last week of December. During the same time last year, the state’s snowpack was 77 percent of median and 109 percent of median in 2019. During the first week of January, precipitation and snowfall totals will continue to be the highest over the western and southern mountains. Wyoming can expect another two to four inches of precipitation – 15 to 25 inches of snowfall – at higher elevations. Minimum and maximum temperatures are forecasted to trend above normal coming into the second full week in January.

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GRAY continued from page 1 own Angus breeding stock in 4-H, progress shows, Iowa State Fair and NWSS. Establishing the ranch Rod and Laura moved to Nebraska in 1983 and have raised their family in the Angus business since. Their children were active in the Nebraska Junior Angus Association. Naomi was the Nebraska Angus Queen in 2000 and a finalist for Miss American Angus. Their children also showed at AKSARBEN, the National Junior Angus Show, progress shows and in 4-H. Rod served on the Nebraska Angus Association Board of Directors and was the 1992-93 president. He also served on the Nebraska Beef Checkoff Board for eight years and traveled to Central and South America with the U.S. Meat Export Federation promoting beef. In 1997, the family picked up their roots and cattle, and moved west to the Wyoming border southwest of Harrison. They hosted the Nebraska Junior Angus Show at Fort Robinson and a few Nebraska Angus Tours. The Grays have exhibited at Husker Harvest Days, the Nebraska State Fair, Wyoming State Fair, Central States Fair, the Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE), NWSS, Western Junior Stock Show and the Black Hills Stock Show. In 2008, Gray’s Angus bred and raised steers, which won the Champion National Certified Angus Beef Angus Source Carcass Challenge. They have also exported registered Angus breeding stock to Russia and Turkey. Current ranch operations Today, living on the ranch doing daily management along with Rod and Laura are their sons Heath and Garret. The ranch has pivots for raising alfalfa and corn silage for winter feed. At an altitude of 4,600 to 5,000 feet, the growing season is about 90 days. Their son Colt and wife Riyatta and their daughter Keirra are close by on Wyoming property and regularly help out. Son Levi, wife Sarah and their kids Cooper and Kendall take in Gray’s Angus pairs for the summer on their ground in the White River country. Their daughter Naomi and her husband Jeff Pelster and their family, Chisum, Ruger, Linnea, Canton and Kimberlynn ranch north of Harrison on the Coffee War Bonnet Ranch. They have Gray’s Angus bloodlines in their cowherd and have a yearling operation. Grandpa Rod has started the seventh generation showing Angus breeding stock where Chisum showed the Champion Angus Bull at the Western Junior Livestock Show in Rapid City this fall. They all take the Angus cattle business seriously and help out tremendously with the spring bull

sale, branding and ranch work. This time of year, the Grays are sorting through the 400-plus bull calves, picking out the top onethird to offer for sale. Careful selection for a “complete package,” including dam production, performance, profitable expected progeny differences (EPDs) and soundness are being closely monitored. Later born calves are held over for two-year-old buyers. The bulls are developed at the ranch on a sensible, low concentrate diet with ample room to exercise. Heifer calves are also wintered at the ranch, synchronized and artificially inseminated (AI’d) before trailing to grass for the summer. Calving usually starts the first of February with AI and embryo transfer calves. All pairs leave the main ranch for the growing season. There are several environmental challenges for the herd from year to year. At White River and Deep Creek, south of Crawford, Neb., the terrain has very steep ravines and is covered with pine trees. Up at Provo, S.D., the pairs face sparse water and treeless pastures, which is a storm of drought-susceptible conditions. For Sioux County, S.D., the hard grass is great, but is also drought susceptible in the high plains and shortgrass prairie. Advanced genetics Rod has kept a closed cowherd through the years, keeping the very best genetics going. With hardy Angus bloodlines tracing back to the original Gray’s cowherd, these females have been tried and proven to perform in various range conditions and terrains. The cows go to work, take care of themselves and their calves and rebreed to do it all over again the next year. The steers are fed in a feedlot and consistently finish with an average daily gain over 4.5 pounds per day, carcasses grade 95 percent Choice and higher and 57 percent Certified Angus Beef and Prime. The Gray family is all about providing good quality beef for consumers and profitability for their customers. They will be hosting their 27th “Second Century” Performance Bull Sale at the ranch the third Saturday in March. All of the family has been a big part of the entire success for the operation; from their ancestors and extended family to the kids and grandkids who are actively involved now. Each family member has been very thankful to God for His blessings and favor. The family shared Romans 10:11: “No one who believes in Christ will be disappointed.” This article is courtesy of the Nebraska Angus Association. For more information, visit nebraskaangus. org.

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NCBA continued from page 1 Lane noted NBCA spent a lot of time during the past year educating voters on Capitol Hill, consumers around the country and others about the multitrillion-dollar spending packet, which could negatively affect cattle producers around the country. Several of the policies proposed recommended changes in the stepped-up basis, which allows people who inherit property to file lower capital gains taxes, utilize higher estate and gift tax limits and the addition of 40 percent capital gains. All these could negatively affect producers’ ability to pass on operations to the next generation in the next 15 years, explained Lane. “I’m really proud of the work NCBA did leading this charge in Washington, D.C., not just for the cattle industry and agriculture, but really small business owners throughout the industry,” shared Lane. “We know NCBA is going to have to continue to focus on these issues moving into 2022 as we see whatever the next version is of the

Build Back Better initiative might be that Democrats are working to put together after the first of the year.” In addition to NBCA’s work, hundreds of other groups stood with the cattle industry and together provided pushback on these proposals, he explained. “We’re really proud of the work and the effort that was undertaken,” he said. Changes on Capitol Hill Another area of focus for NCBA was on sustainability and climate goals. Earlier this fall, NBCA announced and solidified the industry’s commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability goals with the release of their U.S. Cattle Industry Sustainability Goals. The goals included: demonstrate climate neutrality of U.S. cattle production by 2040; create and enhance opportunities which result in a quantifiable increase in producer profitability and economic sustainability by 2025; enhance trust in cattle producers as responsible stew-

ards of their animals and resources; expand educational opportunities and continue to improve the industry’s workforce safety and well-being. In previous years, administrations have viewed grazing and the cattle industry as a threat, but today have embraced these practices as a climate solution, explained Lane. “This is a real step for NCBA and I think [NBCA’s sustainability goals] have been well received in Washington by policy makers,” said Lane. “NBCA looks forward to continuing to push forward because there is tremendous number of opportunities for producers who are already producing the highest quality beef in the world with the lowest environmental footprint, and to continue to not only make progress on that front, but find ways to connect with consumers who are looking for new opportunities to benefit in their businesses from the good work that is already being done throughout the industry.” Markets and cattle prices Another large focus for NBCA in the past year

has been on cattle markets and prices, and the components affecting producers and the products they produce throughout the supply chain into the packers and retail sectors, explained Lane. “NBCA continues to have robust dialogue with the administration on things like packing capacity, as we monitor some of those funds that are going to be coming out soon,” said Lane. “We need to make sure we’re looking for opportunities that create new packing capacity in areas which are underserved now, and we need to make sure new packing capacity is created in a way that is generating new opportunities for producers to generate more value for their product, and put more of that beef dollar back on the ranch rather than further down the supply chain.” There is a tremendous amount of demand both nationally and around the world, and NBCA is working to capitalize on this demand further into 2022. NBCA is also looking to focus on topics such as price discovery and pro-

“I’m really proud of the work NCBA did leading this charge in Washington, D.C., not just for the cattle industry and agriculture but really small business owners throughout the industry.” – Ethan Lane, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association viding producers the best option for them to market their cattle. The association will continue their conversation on price discovery Feb. 1-3, at the Cattle Industry Convention and NBCA Trade Show in Houston, Texas, noted Lane. Rulemaking in 2022 Rulemaking has been a big focus with the current administration, shared Lane. “We’re seeing a lot of rollback of Trump administration rules,” Lane said. “It’s disappointing to see some of those rules labeled as problematic, simply because of the administration they came out of when those of us who sat at the table when those rulemakings were done know full well there was strong representation from all different kinds of groups.” Going forward, NBCA is intending to engage

aggressively in future rulemaking changes. Foreign markets There has been a dramatic increase in foreign markets, explained Lane. “The U.S. is now exporting nearly $10 billion a year to foreign markets,” he said. “This growth has been unbelievable.” Conversations will continue about opening up additional markets with access to places across the world. “As the industry looks towards the next few years, NBCA wants to see market trade growth and capacity build, so the industry can stay in the position to keep the world provided with U.S. protein, which consumers love so much,” concluded Lane. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Higher fertilizer costs seen across the West in 2021 expected to continue rising In a recent CoBank press release dated Dec. 1, lead CoBank Grain and Farm Supply Economist Kenneth Scott Zuckerberg commented on sky-rocketed fertilizer prices, which are only expected to continue to impact farmers and co-op suppliers as planning for the 2022 season begins. Many producers have seen prices surge to new, all-time highs for nitrogenbased fertilizers. Prices are not expected to trend down.

In addition, Big Horn Co-op Riverton Fertilizer Manager Tyler Downing provided a fertilizer outlook and several options producers should consider. Fertilizer options The most common fertilizers offered at Big Horn Co-op include: synthetic urea fertilizer manufactured with anhydrous ammonia; an 11-52-0 mono-ammonium phosphate – a combination of total nitrogen and available phosphate – which is used

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Lander Community and Convention Center Lander, Wyoming Business Meeting at 12:30 PM (lunch provided) Social Hour at 5 PM • Dinner at 6 PM Get an update on the happenings of the Association, the year ahead, Fremont County Fair updates, Regional and County happenings, legislative issues, Agency and NGO reports. Our speaker will be Colin Beal with Low Carbon Beef. All paid 2022 members in attendance at the Business Meeting will be entered into a drawing for a free 200-head pregnancy test donated by Dr. Jake Hall of High County Vet Service.

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“Predicting what happens in the fertilizer market is similar to predicting the weather.” – Tyler Downing, Big Horn Co-op as a starter fertilizer on small grains and forages as well as row and tree crops; potash fertilizer, which helps plants use water and resist drought conditions; and ammonium sulfate, which is used for alkaline soils, explained Downing. Micronutrients zinc, magnesium and boron can also be added, he said. According to a report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, fertilizer prices are expected to remain elevated into the near future and through the 2022 spring growing season. “The sharp rise in fertilizer prices has fueled speculation about a major acreage shift away from corn,” said Zuckerberg in the press release. “We don’t see that happening in 2022. The current ratio of soybeans to corn shows soybean prices remain

weak compared to corn. Demand for corn among U.S. ethanol producers is expected to remain strong given the current high fuel prices and record blending margins.” “Where we sit today from a year ago, nitrogen-based fertilizer has doubled in price, with phosphate being up considerably,” added Downing. “From everything we are hearing and looking into the next few months, I doubt prices are going to change and potentially get a little bit higher from where we are right now.” Several local producers are looking at not planting corn this year, but instead plan to grow grain, barley or oats and cut it for hay, he said. Product availability There have been several factors that have been exacerbating the supply-demand

for fertilizer, shared the press release. “Higher natural gas prices due to production shocks in China and England have been a major factor. A temporary shutdown of CF Industries’ Donaldson fertilizer facility in Louisiana – the world’s largest nitrogen operation – contributed to supply challenges, as did fertilizer export restrictions by China and Russia,” continued the CoBank release. While availability is a concern for some farm supply cooperatives, Big Horn Co-op has heard differing stories about product availability in the future. “Big Horn Co-op as a company is very fortunate to have two other fertilizer locations – Basin and Powell,” he said. “Big Horn just built a new plant a few years ago, which allowed us to hold or store a lot more product and for the most part have everything that we’re going to need.” For now, fertilizer availability doesn’t seem to be a

great concern, Downing said. “Predicting what happens in the fertilizer market is similar to predicting the weather,” he added. Spring planning decisions In addition to high fuel prices, shortages of agrochemicals and negative impacts in the supply chain due to the pandemic means a majority of U.S. and western crop farmers and supply cooperatives are feeling the pressure. “It’s going to make out to be a tough year for a lot of producers trying to balance inflation of not only fertilizer, but the costs of other inputs going up, which makes it tough,” said Downing. Applying fertilizer during a growing season is a common practice used by most producers, noted Downing, but the tricky part will be making smart farming decisions with higher hay prices. Given future hay availability, Downing has found producers are concerned in cutting back on fertilizer practices in 2022, because lower fertilizer use could mean higher hay costs. Today, producers can lock in the current fertilizer price in an effort to prepare for changes ahead. “At least if prices goes up in the spring, producers have locked in today’s price and it’s not going to get any higher on them,” Downing said. “At the end of the day, what I do is try to help producers adjust their fertilizer blends to fit their budget.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylrn.net.

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RAMMELL continued from page 1 Finally, on May 26, 2021, Rammell appeared before a six-person jury with Third Circuit Court Judge Gregory Corpening presiding: The jury found him guilty. Corpening sentenced Rammell to pay a total of $3,000 in fines, which is part of Rammell’s appeal. Rammell also filed a petition in Ninth District Court asking Judge Marv Tyler to rule on the state law’s constitutionality. The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office (AGO) began participating in the case early on due to the question of constitutionality. Judge Tyler is presiding over Rammell’s appeal and the separate civil case seeking judgment on the law’s constitutionality. Oral arguments were set for Oct. 18, 2021 with Rammell, Sublette County Attorney Mike Crosson and AGO’s Senior Attorney Jonathan Sater. When Crosson voiced his intent to file a written motion to dismiss Rammell’s appeal, the judge took it under advisement. Appeal denials In his Dec. 9 decision and order, Judge Tyler reviewed Rammell’s notices of appeal filed June 17 in Circuit Court and July 16 in District Court. The attorneys’ motion to dismiss Ram-

mell’s appeal indicated Rammell did not designate his record properly with Circuit Court or establish jurisdiction in District Court. Judge Tyler reviewed legal briefs and ruled that he did name the proper jurisdiction and despite an error, he can challenge the law’s constitutionality. “The court will not make an advance ruling as to whether Rammell has set forth the proper standard of review on appeal based upon the issues that he has characterized,” the judge wrote. “However, the state’s contention that Rammell ‘failed to articulate the appropriate standard of review for the court to … appropriately consider his appeal’ is unavailing.” Judge Tyler considered the state’s argument that Rammell’s appeal “is unfit for judicial review.” “The state asserts that the court should, as a threshold matter, refuse to consider the merit or weight of Rammell’s arguments,” he wrote. “The court will deny and relief sought by the state’s motion since this issue is unfit for any pre-determination of the merit or weight of Rammell’s contentions.” As for the timing of Rammell’s designation of the Circuit Court record to

the District Court appeal, Judge Tyler noted “a monetary sanction” was not an option he could use. Not following a certain requirement did not mean Rammell’s appeal can’t be heard, Tyler added. “The failure to comply with any other rule of appellate procedure for any order of court does not affect the validity of the appeal” and his court could refuse to consider “the opposing party’s contentions.” Judge Tyler denied all of the state’s requests. Merits “This appeal should be determined upon its merits,” he wrote. “Accordingly, Rammell and the state may file any supplemental briefs” with a new schedule. Rammell had until Jan. 7 to file a supplemental brief in Ninth District Court, properly designate the record and serve those to Crosson and Sater. Crosson and Sater have until Feb. 4 to respond. Then, due to “good cause,” the AGO has until Feb. 25 to file any supplemental briefs. Rammell in turn will file his reply by March 18. Joy Ufford is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Four tips provided for avoiding BRD this winter Winter cold and storms are right around the corner, and in many places, producers and their livestock are already experiencing a drop in temperatures. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in cattle may be right around the corner as well, experts at Zoetis share. A little planning can go a long way in handling the pressures of Mother Nature and managing cowherds to stay ahead of a BRD outbreak. Phillip Kesterson, DVM, Beef Technical Services, Zoetis suggests considering the following four factors this winter. Temperature fluctuations While humans may enjoy “layering weather,” it can be hard on cattle in grow yards. When the morning starts out cold, then warms up 30 degrees or more during the day and cools off again at night, people can remove or add layers, but cattle can’t. The fluctuations can cause respiratory stress, so producers are encouraged to watch cattle for signs of illness. Dusty days Dry weather can cause respiratory issues for cattle in dry lots. While producers do everything they can to address and mitigate this issue, they can’t do much if Mother Nature doesn’t provide moisture. Kesterson recommends producers keep an eye on

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cattle during dusty, windy days for signs of distress. Commingling issues While producers might think the risk of commingling is past, they shouldn’t be overconfident their cattle are beyond the period of vulnerability caused by commingling. Mixing cattle exposes them to new pathogens when immune systems may be suppressed, so it is important to keep a constant eye on emerging signs on disease. Long-duration treatments With labor often in short supply, using a long-duration anti-infective treatment for BRD allows for returning cattle to their home pens where they feel more comfortable, thus decreasing the likelihood of subsequent treatments. Treatment strategies If producers do encounter an issue with BRD, having a set protocol and plan for treatment is essential to help get cattle feeling bet-

ter and back on feed. Kesterson encourages producers to consider the new BRD treatment which combines the long-duration of the leading antibiotic on the market with a fast-acting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: Draxxin KP. The product is labelled to treat all four major BRD pathogens: Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasturella multocide, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis. Kesterson encourages producers to talk with their veterinarian and evaluate their BRD management and treatment protocols, as well as learn more about new products on the market. This article is courtesy of Zoetis Quick Tips. Zoetis is the world’s leading animal health company, and is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. For more information, visit zoetis.com.

UW continued from page 1 as projects progress and changes continue. Donor support Rascoe thanked several key donors for their financial support of agriculture programs including Farm Credit Services of America, Ann Ramsay and a family from Powell. In addition to launching a ranch management and agricultural leadership program, UW is also going to be able to support the Teton County Extension program from a $1.8 million donation made by Ramsay in honor of her late mother, Elizabeth McGabe. “Obviously, Teton County is a pretty expensive place to live, so having this gift to support operations, Extension and 4-H outreach in Teton County is really important,” Rascoe said. “UW also had a very successful Giving Day this year, and a number of generous donors provided matches for gifts.” Another successful fundraising event was the Wyoming Wool Innovation Program. “UW had roughly 267 blankets made out of wool from sheep at the Laramie Research and Extension Center,” Rascoe continued. The project profited nearly $60,000 from the blanket project, which will be used to support wool programs throughout the state and the sheep industry. In the spring of 2021, the Chief Washakie Foundation established the Zedora Teton Enos Excellence Fund at UW to benefit the Wind River Indian Reservation Community. The success of UW would not be possible without the support of amazing donors, and UW is appreciative of the support they received from all donors in 2021. Research programs There will be several research programs and projects added to the arsenal in 2022, with a focus in wildlife and livestock heath initiatives, Rascoe shared. Dr. Ginger Paige’s research will be collecting data on snowpack and soil moisture from weather stations which are being set up in the Upper Missouri River Basin in order to identify strategies for rangeland management, Rascoe noted. “UW has a major grant coming in from the work of Dr. J. Derek Scasta on rangeland management and effects on soil health of some of the practices Wyoming producers use,” she continued. “We’re going to be coming up with some good, useful data in this area.” Lastly, UW will be focusing on several other areas of study including plant cover, environmental impacts, soil quality and the impacts of carbon and carbon capture. Relief funds available “There are a number of things that would directly

support UW’s ability to be able to better serve the industry,” she said. Earlier this summer, Gov. Mark Gordon released planning framework to leverage resources and relief funds in order to ensure Wyoming will thrive for years to come and maximize benefits to the people of Wyoming. Through public comment, funding has the potential to improve UW facilities through infrastructure improvements and technical upgrades. “If you have a chance to take look at the Drive and Thrive Initiative and goal number three, I encourage you to do so. Your input is going to be important on what you think the governor and legislature should fund,” Rascoe said. COVID-19 challenges and job openings “UW finished a fall semester with face-to-face classes on campus, and this might not seem like it’s noteworthy but it really is,” said Crane. “We tested every student, staff and faculty member when they came to campus for COVID-19.” Crane thanked UW trustees and faculty for the vision and courage to have on-campus learning, though filling Extension positions will be one of Crane’s next area of focus. “Our highest priority in Extension is to fill our county level positions and we’ve got a lot of them open,” he said. UW Extension is looking to fill positions in Goshen, Sweetwater, Johnson, Big Horn, Natrona, Converse, Uinta, Sheridan and Platte counties. “We probably won’t get all of these done this year, but

that’s where we are headed,” he continued. “Those positions will be a mix of agriculture and natural resource positions and community vitality and health.” Per a report published by the UW Admissions Office, 12 percent of the incoming class of students in Wyoming were out of a 4-H program, noted Crane. “It shows 4-H out in communities is by far the best after school recruiting enterprise, so we’re really proud of this, and our hats go off to the state’s 4-H educators,” Crane added. New ranch management program A new undergraduate program – Ranch Management and Ag Leadership – will integrate disciplines of ag business, animal science and range management, shared Crane. In addition to the program, there will be intensive training provided to individuals seeking to become ranch managers, agency natural resource managers and agribusiness leaders, he said. “One of the objectives is to connect UW students on campus with professionals in the field and give them an inside scoop of real world issues in the state.” The program will offer students the opportunity to learn technical knowledge and real-world experimental learning opportunities in a private, public and nonprofit sections of western agriculture. “The state of Wyoming is fortunate to have some of the best individuals involved in agriculture – providing learning opportunities to the next generation,” concluded Crane. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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Sublette County rezoning request opens community to future development Sublette County – After hours of public comments, dozens of letters, phone calls, e-mails and standingroom-only crowds concerned about Jackson Fork Ranch’s rezoning request for a resort in the Hoback Basin, Sublette County Commissioners determined with a vote of 3-2, that their majority approval was in everyone’s best interests. Jackson Fork Ranch Owner Joe Ricketts and Agent Morgan Fischer attended the Dec. 7 meeting to speak in a two-hour slot set aside for them, commissioners and the public. Jackson Fork Ranch is on the rural dirt Upper Hoback Road near Bondurant in the Hoback Basin at the county’s northern end. Closer to Jackson than Pinedale, Bondurant and Hoback Basin have long been considered a gateway to Jackson Hole’s overflow. Rezoning even the 56 acres of remote agricultural ranchland for a recreational services resort could

set a precedent which some fear paves the way to crack the small community’s fragile shell open to impending development. Stick to the plan Commission Chair Joel Bousman informed 80 to 100 people in the Pinedale Library’s Lovatt Room and 65 to 80 more attendees online that they and commenters must “stick to” the county’s comprehensive plan and rezoning criteria. However, only one of the five commissioners – Commissioner Doug Vickrey – voting on Ricketts’ rezoning request referred to them in their vote. Vickrey, as well as Dave Stephens, opposed the request. Ayes came from Bousman, Tom Noble – who voted against approval last year – and Sam White. The commissioners did not explain their votes to an audience shocked into silence. This lack of explanation has angered some Sublette County residents, who believe the vote was prearranged.

Tough vote – Sublette County Commissioner and Daniel Rancher Doug Vickrey outlining reasons he voted to deny the rezoning request to support the creation of a resort in the Hoback Basin. Joy Ufford photo

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joined Fischer, who was asked why Ricketts didn’t attend a similar 2020 resort-rezoning process or the Sublette County Planning and Zoning Board’s (P&Z) Nov. 18 meeting. Ricketts told commissioners, at 80 years old, he wanted to pass a viable heritage on to his 14 grandchildren and the proposed 15- to 20-room resort and eight cabins would sustain this legacy. Ricketts also wants guests to understand and experience his rural lifestyle at Jackson Fork Ranch, while raising bison and registered Percheron draft horses, he said. Bousman, who voted to approve the 2020 request, did the same in the December meeting, saying Sublette County ranchers need to make a living and Ricketts’ “guest ranch experience” is an opportunity to teach the public about the rural lifestyle and issues such as public lands grazing. Planning and zoning board On Nov. 18, the P&Z followed a similar exercise and voted 3-2 against recommending Ricketts’ rezoning request. Chair Blake Greenhalgh, who voted to recommend approval last year and in November 2021, was joined by board member Ken Marincic in approval. Members Chris Lacinak, Pat Burroughs and Maike Tan voted to deny its recommendation, making denial their majority vote. Lacinak based his denial on his Jackson Fork Ranch, LLC, Application Analysis, he said, and provided it to commissioners as such. “The P&Z and county commissioners are instructed to consider 10 findings in evaluating an application for a zoning district boundary change,” it reads. The analysis found seven items were “unfavorable,” one “not applicable” and two “unknown without more information.” None were favorable. Set the stage Bousman outlined how the two-hour discussion would unfold – first P&Z staff, in this case Assistant Alan Huston, would introduce the project. Commissioners would ask any questions of the “project proponents” and citizens could comment with a three-minute limit. After 20 minutes, Ricketts and Fischer would answer any other questions and Bousman would entertain new comments “not talked about related to the 10 items.” “We have the comments from the Nov. 18 P&Z meeting and numerous e-mails,” Bousman said. “We know what the general sentiment is. There’s not much value to hearing the same thing over and over again.” The commissioners’ job that night, Bousman said, “is to make this decision according to the 10 ‘considerations’ [outlined in the zoning application].” Ricketts said his family has property all over the world, but Jackson Fork Ranch is his legacy. He described donating millions

to help a nonprofit buy out PXP oil and gas leases near his ranch and to Trout Unlimited; his conservation foundation restored swans and loons to streams in the Greater Yellowstone area and he leads a 10-year project studying effects of the Roosevelt Fire on the local ecosystem. He envisions his ranch at the heart of the resort, he told commissioners. To enjoy the ranch’s natural beauty, “Tourists need to come and pay us high dollars. I don’t think it’s going to change [Bondurant] very significantly.” White asked if they would give preference to local contractors. “Absolutely,” Ricketts said. Fischer offered two of eight “self-imposed conditions” entertained at the previous P&Z board meeting. “The planning and zoning board did not entertain me on any of them.” Lacinak said the sweeteners “did not move the needle” and therefore were not discussed. Bousman and White asked for an outline, and after a short discussion Fischer and Ricketts added them to the pot. Bousman and White asked about a Wyoming Game and Fish Department recommendation to mitigate against mule deer disturbances during construction. Fischer said if seasonal construction restrictions are necessary, “We would abide by it.” Ricketts is willing to “incentivize” employees to become trained volunteer firefighters, he said. Sublette County residents would get discounts except during blackout dates; the resort would be dark-sky certified; Ricketts would alleviate any funding shocks to the Bondurant Elementary School; a large water cistern would be available for Sublette County Unified Fire. Private fishing Bousman asked for a definition of the proposed resort’s “guest-ranch experience.” Ricketts said his guests find his bison and Percheron horses “very fascinating.” The biggest draw will be 21 fishing points on the Hoback River for his guests, some on private streams for his company’s use only. People could watch birds, crosscountry ski, go on a cattle drive or watch a branding. He added, “It depends on the guests’ responses; they’re going to get a rural experience.” Commissioner Noble said, “I think you can all agree our fishing is second to none. Would you consider stocking to enhance it?” Ricketts replied he has “people who do this for me.” Stephens asked about public access to “streams” and Ricketts replied he meant “creeks that are in some places are very, very small… These streams are private – the public can’t get to them.” Ricketts owns seven miles of waterfront along the Hoback River. Please see ZONING on page 9

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ZONING continued from page 8 Later, Brad Lido commented he sent the rezoning application to two national river associations. “Both organizations are in strong opposition to increased recreational uses – 21 different angling locations could increase contamination of the Hoback River,” Lido commented. Commissioners also asked several questions about subdividing, parking, water and public safety. Public comments Compared to hundreds of collective hours on citizen comments, letters, e-mails and speaking, only a handful spoke this year to support rezoning. None spoke on Dec. 7. Bousman told the audience, “We read your letters; we know what your concerns are.” Muley Fanatic Cofounder Josh Corsey said the commissioners had a conundrum with private property rights on one hand and the owner’s “very self-serving” interests on the other. He asked commissioners to deny it due to “enormous investment” in the county’s unique migration routes, especially the Hoback to Red Desert Mule Deer Migration Corridor. Joni Mack agreed wildlife migration is a key to the basin and said the rezone request did not follow the county’s goals. Destination resorts in Sublette County include Half Moon Lake Lodge, Lakeside Lodge, Big Sandy Lodge and others run by “rural, hardworking people.” “Wealthy landowners can hire advocates, and they can hire a silver-tongued person,” she said. Stephanie Housley addressed the application’s economic report, calling it “a pitch that has a superficial positive” with “an absence of diligence – no transparency, no timeframes, no relevance.” P&Z Board Member Ken Marincic said he voted to recommend the rezoning and wanted to speak as a citizen, noting, “We need to be sure, remember it’s a Sublette County situation and if this resort or this change would be appropriate in Big Piney, it would be appropriate [on Upper Hoback Road]. Bondurant is no more special than Pinedale, Boulder or anywhere else.” Former P&Z Board Member Jim Huntley asked commissioners to deny the application. Tyler Wilson said travel between Jackson and Bondurant is dangerous at best and resort guests mean more people in the forest. John Carter spoke of Hoback Basin being the “epicenter” for mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn migration routes. Horton Spitzer appreciated Ricketts’ “heartfelt passion,” but “traffic should not be discounted.” Thinking guests would bypass Jackson for a rural experience without cars was “naïve.”

Melissa Harrison said the application did not meet the 10 items requested by commissioners, noting, “I completely question how big this resort will become in the long run and how it will forever change our valley and Sublette County. How many phases will come? Will it become a Snake River Sporting Club, which started years ago with a clubhouse and a few homes and now this year had 50 building permits pulled? Open this floodgate by allowing this spot rezoning and the flow will be started.” Steve Robertson spoke as a Bondurant rancher and vice president of the Hoback Cattle and Horse Association. “Bringing recreational services into a remote area conflicts with the community’s character,” he said. Commissioners “are fully aware of the importance of livestock grazing and ag industry here,” Robertson said, and Ricketts’ “long-term goal is to transform a rural ag community into a resort community.” Jackson’s drastic transformation in the past several decades left many worried the resort-rezoning precedent to crack the small Bondurant community’s shell. D.K. Kominsky said she visited Jackson in 1968. She said, “It’s a tragedy; they’ve given up that beautiful little town and crammed in a city. One change is change forever. Once you lose it, you will never get it back.” Dismay “Unanimous dismay” was how one person described the shock after the 3-2 vote. Before the vote, each commissioner had a chance to address the audience. Commissioner Vickrey said, “I’ve been up three nights trying to ascertain what this is going to be all about. Maybe I should have just let and went through items one through 10.” It was a “disservice to the Planning and Zoning Board – a glaring mistake – that we do not support the board’s recommendation [to deny],” he continued. Vickrey went through the criteria, saying many answers were unknown and compared Bondurant and the Upper Hoback to a penny that should not be spent. Commissioner Stephens said, “I was elected to this office by a lot of people in this room. I just want to say I’m not in favor of this at all.” Bousman said Ricketts’ resort was a great opportunity to educate people about rural lifestyles, which he has tried to do for decades. “I see the potential opportunity here. It’s an opportunity maybe for Mr. Ricketts to educate people on public land values.” He asked for a motion including the eight conditions and contingent on Wyoming Game and Fish’s mule deer mitigation. The room was silent; Ricketts rose and moved toward the commission-

ers with his arms open but stopped short of White and Bousman. Later, people met with Fischer and Ricketts in the library hallway for handshakes, while others shook their heads in shock. ‘Very disappointing’ Some residennts are upset commissioners voted without responding to their comments. “I personally feel strongly that commissioners White and Noble owe the people of Sublette County an explanation for their ‘yes’ vote, as Mr. Bousman did in a lengthy albeit rather obscure commentary. Mr. Vickrey and Mr. Stephens gave a rationale for their votes against the rezoning,” said Mack. “It all had the feeling that the ‘yes’ voting commissioners were trying to please Mr. Ricketts, rather than listen to the valid concerns of the roomful of people and the many who joined the meeting online.” Housely also said the lack of explanation shocked her, noting, “This is what’s sticking in people’s craws –

for the five commissioners to look the entire room in the eye, with hundreds of people in person and online against it.” And, “If what drove that decision is financial, if they bought into that, that is really terrible… They cut off Bondurant’s nose to spite its face.” Dan Smitherman said he saw “unanimous dismay” from his neighbors stunned by the vote. “I feel very strongly the people who objected made their case based on the comprehensive plan [and zoning laws],” he said. “People who got up and spoke provided substantive comments that were germane. It felt like the commissioners did not listen to what their constituents wanted.” Some see pending doom for Sublette County’s agricultural heritage and open spaces. “The commissioners sold out the ag community,” Robertson said. “This resort will market the area and it will attract both resort guests

and many, many others who see their marketing and hear about the resort. And, over time, it will dramatically increase noncommercial day use on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.” Furthermore, he said, “This will overrun the wildlife, the wildlife habitat and over a shorter time than one might think, as well as push out the grazing on public lands. This happened in Jackson when they put the ski resort in. It took about 10 years. Once a rancher loses their grazing permit, they lose their ag business. They break up their ranches and sell them off. And there goes the open spaces.” “I have lived in this county for many decades. It has been an ag county. I read the comprehensive plan to prepare my remarks. It specifically talks about the importance of the ag business in this county,” Robertson continued. Robertson said after the vote, “The saddest thing to me is to lose the wildlife and habitat, which I have seen

happen in my lifetime up around Jackson.” “The vote was very disappointing, not just to me and my family, but to the entire community of Bondurant, which stood united in opposition to this plan and to the precedent it sets,” Mack said. “The commissioners who voted in favor of this development ignored not only the will of the people in the community affected, but also the important work done by P&Z and their vote to deny the application, as well as the numerous points in the comprehensive plan, which were violated by the application.” Smitherman is concerned the precedent will exacerbate an already-high level of concern “going down the road.” “As a resident of Bondurant, my general concern is over what might happen in Bondurant – this could be the first step in that direction to be like Jackson,” he said. Joy Ufford is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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By Paul Dykstra

Market update The two weeks encompassing the Christmas and New Year holidays were relatively predictable in terms of fed cattle market price performance. Weekly average prices drifted lower from the early December $140 per hundredweight (cwt) mark to the month’s low of $135 per cwt during the week of Dec. 20, 2021. This pattern has been similar in three of the past five years, where the fed cattle market declined beginning in early December only to catch an upward trend again in the second half of the month. The repeat of this pattern seemed predestined given that the run-up in early was the apex of a nine-week

continuous bull run. A $3 per cwt recovery developed the last week of December, generating a $138 per cwt six-state steer average as packers purchased cattle to resume full slaughter in January. Steer carcass weights finally dropped five pounds in the latest report the week of Dec. 13. The previous week’s high of 929 pounds was just two pounds shy of the October 2021 record high of 931. The heaviest carcass weight in 2021 came quite late in mid-December. The historical pattern shows carcass weights typically topping in October and November. Exceptionally dry and

warm weather patterns in the cattle feeding regions kept cattle weight gain above expectations, pushing average weights higher into December. This, coupled with the premium in the futures market, also prompted cattle feeders to hold cattle longer as the price outlook was positive. Cutout values in December also followed suit with a lower trend. As holiday middle meat demand at the wholesale level wrapped up early in the month, rib prices began a downward price adjustment in earnest. The Certified Angus Beef (CAB) whole carcass cutout value moved six percent lower from Dec. 1 through the week of Christmas. The heavy CAB ribeye roll price dropped 15.8 percent from the beginning to the end of the month, capping what has been the most volatile six months of ribeye pricing in modern history. Furthering the theme of seasonal December tendencies, the quality grade and premium branded carcass

price spreads narrowed to conclude the month. Market focus quickly shifts in January toward the lower cost carcass cuts, bringing along a smaller buyer focus on marbling-rich meats. Yet, quality still finds a premium opportunity for buyers to purchase CAB brand end cuts with customer loyalty to the brand adding value on many chuck and round items. Carcass premium structure advanced in 2021 Cattle and beef market dynamics in the past year were nothing if not volatile, and in some ways, unprecedented. Wholesale and retail beef prices occupy a space near the top of the list for a record-setting year. The brief period in May 2020 should hopefully hold the record one-time cutout price for a very long time. But, the sustained higher price plateau of 2021 proved beef inflation would not wane. The past year’s comprehensive boxed beef price came in 18 percent higher than

the prior year, even though the priciest week of 2021 was 21 percent shy of the May 2020 high. Supply chain imbalances and processing sector issues have been the focal point of beef price inflation in the past two years. Processing concerns have garnered attention from the president, prompting an announcement on Dec. 27 to provide financial aid to bolster the packing sector – which deserves heavy consideration and is impactful to the future of the beef business. But, let’s shift focus to what has been working well and what our consumers are voting for with their dollars. It’s counterintuitive to an amateur economic mind that customers will react to record high beef prices by paying a larger premium for the highest quality. As it’s been said so many times before, they are doing so also in spite of the fact that the quality mix is as rich as it’s ever been, with high-quality carcasses in the premium Choice (CAB) and Prime (including CAB Prime) categories. Sales volume and price combined create the demand story. In 2021, demand was firmly higher for the more premium grade and premium branded products – like CAB. Starting with USDA Choice, the year brought on a twofold increase in the Choice/ Select spread, jumping from $8.75 per cwt in 2020 to $16.44 per cwt in 2021. Recent volatility suggests looking further back for reference, revealing a previous five-year average of $10.47 per cwt. Estimated Choice carcass tonnage was simultaneously up 2.8 percent. Moving up the quality spectrum, the calendar year for CAB saw certified carcasses up by almost seven percent through midDecember. The CAB boxed beef cutout value advanced four cents, up to $17.74 per cwt over Choice for the year. The tight two-year average is more aptly compared to the 2016-19 period with a CAB premium average of $10.75 cwt. Granted, this 65 percent leap is the smaller spot-market pricing during two volatile years. Similarly, Prime and CAB Prime trends point higher. The Prime grade-out in 2021 was flat with the prior year at roughly 10 percent of fed cattle carcasses. Prime carcass tonnage was up 2.8 percent, the same as Choice. With much smaller car-

cass utilization at the Prime level, premium prices are reduced to a smaller portion of the carcass. Historically, the largest Prime production volume yielded an annual average $45.71 per cwt premium over Choice. This compares to the prior five-year average Prime/ Choice spread of $23.25 per cwt. Carcass-friendly management remains key It seems a bit oversold to suggest that beef producers should pursue further carcass quality measures at a time when quality, i.e. marbling, continues to run record-high. The 2021 numbers show a very steady, yet fractionally lower percent Choice and Prime trend for fed cattle. The broader perspective is that the year and a half in the rearview saw marbling achievement reach record proportions with a large push from the fed cattle backlog. Industry dynamics will rapidly shift moving into 2022. Higher corn prices and a much more current fed cattle supply will tend to pull at finished cattle weights. These will be healthy features for cattle prices, while also challenging the industry to maintain quality grade achievements. Particularly, cattle feeding economics are bottomline driven and management will be matched as much as possible to maximize profit. Feeding technology and management to optimize cost of gain are rightly positioned near the top of the priorities. Yet, with leverage shifting toward the producer, there may likely be more seasonal swings in packer demand for quality cattle. An argument could be made that higher fed cattle prices (and margins) may shift feedlot management psychology away from managing to optimize carcass quality and focus on carcass premiums. However, the market opportunity to capitalize on quality genetics and management may become even more ripe in the coming months and years. As the cattle supply tightens there will be fewer high quality and, hopefully, fewer ultraheavy cattle to go around. This suggests a bright future for the quality-focused producer and a very clear need from the end user to secure adequate supply of premium product. Paul Dykstra is the assistant director of supply management and analysis at CAB. He can be reached at pdykstra@certifiedangusbeef.com.

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Vet discusses blood-borne bovine leukosis virus Kansas State University’s Director of Production Animal Field and Investigations Gregg Hanzlicek shares his knowledge on the bovine leukosis virus (BLV) and discusses its origins, symptoms and strategies for management. BLV is not a new virus, he says, but one producers have discussed for years. “The origins of the virus are unknown, but veterinarians understand how it’s spread.” Hanzlicek says. “We know BLV is basically everywhere.” Hanzlicek explains once livestock become infected, they will be infected for the duration of their life, and it can affect bovine of any age. “BLV lives in white blood cells – this is where the ‘leukemia’ or the ‘leukosis’ part of the disease comes from,” shares Hanzlicek. “To spread this organism from animal to animal, movement of blood is requried from a positive cow or calf to a negative animal.” Clinical signs and symptoms Hanzlicek discusses several clinical signs and symptoms, noting BLV is a tumor-causing virus. “Some symptoms producers might see are black stools because the tumors produce ulcers,” he explains. “Sometimes the tumor will localize in the spinal cord, so this disease could present in downed cows.” A small percent of infected livestock will show clinical signs. According to Hanzlicek, less than five percent of all cows that test positive show clinical signs. Hanzlicek notes a research study looked at over eight million cows in the U.S noted BLV is the second most common reason why cowherds are condemned at slaughter. “The cattle look normal and pass pre-slaughter inspection, but are condemned because of tumors presented at slaughter,” adds Hanzlicek. He mentions the problem with BLV is in most operations, high percentages of cattle test positive, though only a few present symptoms. Management and strategies Hanzlicek shares three management strategies for producers with positive testing cattle. The first strategy – managing the spread of BLV – includes preventing transmission of blood from one animal to another. “Surprisingly, there is research that shows rectal palpitation when pregnancy checking an infected animal can pass it along to the next animal,” Hanzlicek shares. He explains not cleaning or changing needles between animals is the number one reason for transmission. In addition, not cleaning a tattoo gun, pliers, palpation sleeves and ultrasound probes can be also a cause. “Unfortunately, on the

“We’re probably not going to get rid of BLV, and it’s going to be difficult, but there are ways to manage this disease and keep the negative effects of it as minimal as possible.” – Gregg Hanzlicek, Kansas State University bovine side, veterinarians have zero treatments for all viral diseases,” notes Hanzlicek, sharing there are no vaccines or treatments. The second strategy for management includes separating animals that test positive. “Let’s segregate or find out who’s positive in the herd and put them in one group,” Hanzlicek says. “Animals that test negative may be kept in another group so producers don’t have to worry as much about the negative group contracting BLV.” Hanzlicek shares summer and horse flies can also transfer the virus. “During pasture seasons, these two groups need to be separated as far as possibly to prevent the spread from flies,” says Hanzlicek, noting during the winter months producers don’t need to be concerned about flies, but should keep all equipment sanitary. The third strategy for BLV mitigation is for producers to consider culling positive livestock. Positive animals are the source for negative animals, Hanzlicek shares. “Say we have 100 cows, we test all 100 and two cows test positive for BLV,” he says. “Economically, it might make sense to send positive testing animals to slaughter.” In the instance a rancher has 30 or 40 head from a herd of 100 test positive, it would not make sense to send the infected cattle to slaughter, he notes. There have been several advancements in diagnostic testing for BLV, Hanzlicek shares. “The test includes a simple blood sample from each animal and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test,” he explains. The PCR looks to see how much of the virus is in the test animal’s bloodstream. The producer and veterinarian can then discuss the risk of the top 10 percent of cattle and consider culling highly infected livestock, Hanzlicek notes. “Any herd operation wanting to remain free from this disease has to practice management strategies to prevent the spread of BLV,” says Hanzlicek, sharing they are necessary in order to control the spread. Hanzlicek concludes by sharing producers need to be vigilant in managing signs and symptoms, especially during calving season. “We’re probably not going to get rid of BLV and it’s going to be difficult, but there are ways to manage this disease and keep the negative effects of it as minimal as possible,” he says. Information in this arti-

cle was presented in an Oct. 26 episode of the Beef Cattle Institute’s CattleChat podcast. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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OBITUARIES

William 'Bill' Laycock

March 17, 1930 – Dec. 27, 2021

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John Tanner

Sept. 20, 1935 – Dec. 24, 2021 John served his community in many areas, a member of the school board, the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and the Korean Temple of Shriners and Elks. He was honored to be awarded the 2015 Big Piney Distinguished Alumni. John’s heritage, family and friends were the most important thing to him. Raising his daughters to work hard, have a love for life and the outdoors, to respect all and to serve the community. He loved more than anything to have family and friends over and spending time with them. John and Shirley also loved to entertain and often had gathering at their homes for family and friends, telling stories and sharing his lifelong wisdom. John is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley; daughters Lynn (husband Mike) and Gayle (husband Bill); grandchildren Lindsey (husband Andrew) and Clint (wife Jordan); and two great-granddaughters, Sydney and Avery. All who knew John were blessed by his generosity, his willingness to always help anyone, his down-to-earth ways, his honesty and his love of life. John is greatly missed by all his family and friends, but he is now with his two brothers who he so loved and many other family and dear friends who passed before him. A graveside service and celebration of life will be held in Big Piney on May 20, 2022.

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William “Bill” Laycock was born March 17, 1930 in Fort Collins, Colo. He was raised on a ranch northeast of Cheyenne and in Laramie. Bill attended Laramie High School and University of Wyoming (UW) for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees under the Army ROTC program. While attending UW, Bill met Charlotte Pulscher at a square dance. He was leaving for the Korean War – where he served as a Lieutenant – in a few weeks, and they were engaged within six months while he was away. They were married on June 19, 1955, in Laramie shortly after his discharge from the Army. Bill and Charlotte moved

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John L.D. Tanner passed away Dec. 24, 2021, at the age of 86 surrounded by his family. John was born Sept. 20, 1935 and was the first of three sons born to Francis and Helen Budd Tanner of Big Piney. His younger years were filled with helping in his family businesses, the Big Piney Mercantile, the family mortuary and raising cattle. During his high school years, John was active in all sports and class valedictorian, but the most important part of high school was when he met the love of his life, Shirley Diebler, who came to Big Piney from California. While attending the University of Wyoming (UW), he was a proud handler of Cowboy Joe and a very active FFA member. During the last year at UW, John was selected to travel to England and Wales as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) program, returning to the United States just before his wedding to Shirley in 1955. The first several months

of their marriage they spent traveling Wyoming where John spoke to groups and organizations about his trip. He was so honored to be a part of the IFYE program. John returned to the family ranch where he and his uncle, Joe Budd, raised Hereford cattle on the ranch John’s grandfather and grandmother, John and Lulu (McGinnis) Budd homesteaded. John loved working with cattle every day and was a passionate rancher. John and Shirley also raised two daughters, Lynn and Gayle, and many young hired hands while on the ranch. After 40 years, John decided to leave ranching and contracted with the Big Piney School to provide the school systems maintenance, in which he also found great satisfaction. John and Shirley then decided it was time to retire and enjoy life. They spent the next several months touring, hunting rocks – a passed-down family passion, traveling and exploring Arizona. John soon found he needed to go back to work and spent the next 10 years with Williams Field Services basing his time out of the Wamsutter area. John and Shirley then retired for good, wintering in Arizona and returning to Big Piney in the summer. John became a skilled woodworker and jewelry maker during his retirement years. He and Shirley also made many new friends while exploring the backcountry wilds of Arizona.

to New Jersey after the wedding where Bill received his PhD from Rutgers University. During their marriage they lived in New Jersey, Idaho, Utah, New Zealand, Colorado and eventually settled back in Laramie. With his education in range management, Bill worked for the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) before retiring early from the government. He then became head of the range department at UW. It was during this time he started a rangeland consulting business, consulting on many rangeland projects in the mountains out West and in Argentina. Bill was also an external examiner for three years for the University of Nairobi’s Range Department, traveling to Africa to ensure exam integrity at the university. He was well regarded in the range management field and received many awards and served on many government boards. Besides his family and work, Bill’s other passions were rodeo and travel. Bill

strengthen enforcement under the act,” the White House commented on the Packers and Stockyards Act. “USDA is also currently working with the Federal Trade Commission to prepare a report on access to retail and competition’s role in protecting new market entrants in meat processing.” Product labeling – a longdebated issue – will go under review by USDA to realize consumers’ understanding of labels and move forward with the goal of clarifying “Product of USA” standards. Increase transparency “The dominance of opaque contracts and insufficient competition undermine price discovery and fairness in the independent livestock markets, which ultimately lock producers into prices that aren’t the product of free and fair negotiation,” the fact sheet reports. One of the goals lined out in the plan was to utilize existing authorities to increase transparency in the market. Previous legislation introduced by several groups of Congressmen seeked to improve price discovery in cattle markets and facilitate actual price negotiation. In fact, under legislation, USDA began issuing new market reports which include information on actual prices paid by processors to give insight into formula trades and promote competition. Enforce laws With the announcement of the Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain, USDA and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will announce a new joint initiative to better coor-

attended the National Finals Rodeo with Charlotte for over 30 years and attended countless Little Britches, high school and college rodeos through the years. In addition, he was a rodeo announcer and advisor for several rodeo college programs including UW and served on the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) board. Bill and Charlotte also traveled frequently, including faraway places like Kenya, Switzerland, Ireland, England, France, Nova Scotia, Australia, Greece and Antarctica. Bill is survived by his son Cody (Rhetta) Laycock and daughter Donice (Tim) Wendeln, as well as his grandsons Bill Laycock and Shane Laycock. The funeral will be held at held at MontgomeryStryker in Laramie at the end of April with a date yet to be determined. For those who wish to donate in his memory, please send donations to the Cathedral Home for Children, 4989 N 3rd St., Laramie, WY 82072. dinate each agency’s efforts to enforce anti-trust and competition laws. “USDA and DOJ will provide a new joint channel for farmers and ranchers to report complaints of potentially unfair and anticompetitive practices in the agriculture sector – whether under the Sherman and Clayton Acts or the Packers and Stockyards Act,” reads the White House announcement. Ag group comment U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Brooke Miller said on the announcement, “This announcement puts into motion what our members, for years, urged action on – empowering the independent producer and processor to create a more robust and resilient food system.” Miller continued, “We are hopeful the action plan unveiled will help bring transparency and true price discovery to the cattle marketplace, bring back truth in labeling through the closure of the “Product of USA” loophole and invest in a stronger – and more American – meat industry. We look forward to working with the administration to implement provisions outlined in this action plan.” “The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds the administration’s action plan,” commented NSAC Policy Director Eric Deeble. “Now is the time for serious reform to restore fairness, transparency and competition in agriculture and address concentration and consolidation, the structural root of many challenges that farmers, ranchers and food processors face.” Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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Advice on estate planning with beneficiary designations shared: part two Transfer on death (TOD) deeds, also called beneficiary designation deeds, are becoming a popular estate planning tool for many. They are a simple and lowcost method for a person to avoid probate on real property. How TOD deeds work A TOD deed is like a regular deed used to transfer real estate, with except it doesn't take effect until death. A TOD deed works similar to a payable-ondeath (POD) designation for bank accounts. Individuals name beneficiaries who inherit their property at death without having to go through probate. To name beneficiaries, a person will use a deed designed for your state’s laws. The deed is similar to other real estate deeds which name the owner of the property, provides a description of the property and lists the person the property will be transferred to. A TOD deed contains an additional statement, making it clear the deed does not take effect until the current owner’s death. A person using a TOD deed maintains complete ownership of and control over the property during their lifetime. And, because the deed is not considered to be a gift of the property to a beneficiary, it has no

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impact on their federal gift tax exclusion. Beneficiaries named to receive property upon your death don’t have legal rights to the property until a person – and their spouse if property is owned jointly – are deceased. TOD deeds don’t require signatures of beneficiaries, so a person doesn’t have to disclose to them they are set to inherit property if they don’t want to. Contingent beneficiaries should also be named in the event the primary beneficiary or beneficiaries are not alive at the time of death. Once a person has com-

pleted a TOD deed, they need to record it with the local county land records office. This action must be completed before death or it won’t be valid. If one decides to change beneficiary(s) at some point, they can revoke the TOD deed or simply record another TOD deed with a different beneficiary named. TOD for land A TOD deed enables an owner of real property to execute a deed during life naming the individual who will receive title to the property upon the owner’s death. Just like a regular

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deed, the TOD deed must be prepared, signed, notarized and recorded by the property owner. In addition, the deed must state it will not go into effect until the owner’s death. However, unlike regular deeds, TOD deeds can be revoked, as the beneficiary does not have a present interest in the property. Upon the death of the property owner, assuming there have been no revocations, the beneficiary will receive title to the property without the involvement of the probate court. If the decedent also listed

the property in a will or trust, the TOD deed will control the distribution of the property regardless of when the will or trust was executed. TOD for vehicles Some states allow people to name TOD beneficiaries for their vehicles. In order for the deeds to be effective, the designation must be listed on the vehicle’s certificate of title. Like TOD deeds for real property, designating a TOD beneficiary of a vehicle does not require the beneficiary’s signature and does not give the beneficiary a legal right to the vehicle.

Conclusion TOD deeds can be a simple and effective way to bypass probate on certain real and personal property. Each state has its own rules governing the use of TOD deeds. Because states differ in regard to the types of property that can be transferred, the capacity required and revocation standards, it is important to look to the laws of the state where the property is located when preparing a TOD deed. Additionally, due to the state law distinctions, complexities and requirements, someone considering a TOD deed to transfer property should work with an advisor who is knowledgeable about the various state law requirements to ensure that the property is transferred as intended and the goals of the owner are accomplished. Chris Nolt is the author of the book “Financial Strategies for Selling a Farm or Ranch” and the owner of Solid Rock Wealth Management, Inc. and Solid Rock Realty Advisors, LLC, sister companies dedicated to working with families around the country who are selling a farm or ranch and transitioning into retirement. To order a copy of Chris’s book, call 800-517-1031 or go to amazon.com. For more information, visit solidrockproperty. com and solidrockwealth. com.

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WACD presents several awards at annual awards luncheon this award for contributions to conservation and community support in the Upper Green River Basin of Wyoming. Her contributions have impacted the basin through enhancement of sagebrush rangelands, wildlife habitats, and by placing value on the local community and working ranch landscapes. Lamb is greatly involved with the Wyoming Conservation Exchange and facilitated staff support for Sublette County Conservation District. Outstanding Technician Award The Outstanding Technician Award is given to an individual who is active in natural resource conservation and provides technical assistance on natural resource conservation. The 2021 Outstanding Technician is Allen Croft. In Croft’s role as the Worland Field Office Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Engineer, he provided reliable and timely technical assistance. Throughout his career, Croft has shown an interest in helping others on diverse projects, and has taken the time to edu(Storm Date Jan. 25, 2022) GB FIREBALL 672 cate new staff members as the Conservation DisReg# 18690054 (Storm Date Jan. 25, 2022) Featuring 112 Yearling Angus Bulls trict staff has evolved. Croft has been very active and 30 Angus Yearling Heifers in his career and involvement WACD was ecstatic Volume Source of Heifer Bulls to present Croft with this Wintering & Delivery Available award. Tuesday January January 18, 18, 2022 2022 1:00 1:00 PM PM (MST) (MST) at at the the Ranch Ranch LaGrange, LaGrange, WY WY Tuesday Outstanding (Storm Date Date Jan. Jan. 25, 25, 2022) 2022) Elected Official (Storm BW Volume WW YW Source Milk SC of Marb RE Bulls $G $B $C The 2021 Outstanding Heifer Lot 25 KCH Fireball 821 27 Featuring 112 Yearling Bulls Elected Official is Wyo0 68 130 25 1.34 1.77 1.14 109 213 338 Featuring 112 Yearling Bulls Sons Sell! BD: 3/1/21 Reg:*20134520 Wintering & Delivery Available ming Sen. Larry Hicks, 10 Fall Fall Yearling Bulls Bulls 10 Yearling who represents Albany 41st Annual Sale” KCH Fireball 821 is as stylish as“Right they comeCombination while stillJanuary 18,Bull Tuesday 2022 1:00 p.m. MST at the Ranch LaGrange,and WYCarbon counties in the exhibiting the stout-ness and muscle needed of a and 30 Angus Yearling Heifers 30 Angus Yearling Heifers Date Jan. 25, 2022)11th Senate District. This CED BW the Adj and WN YW Milk CW MarbWY RE (Storm Tuesday January 18, 2022 1:00 PM (MST) at Ranch LaGrange, GB FIREBALL 672 working His high marbling and as well Lot Tattoo BD bull. 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His high marbling and scrotal as 28 730 27-Feb 20134508 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 16 71and -1.4 30 778 Angus 72 135Yearling 1.53 37 Heifers 55 1.69 Angus 0.83 69Bulls 92 94 99 193 319 associated programs. well as high calving ease, low birth weight EPD’s coupled with his phenoas high calving birth coupled2240 with his pheno29 7072well22-Mar 20141492ease,GBlow Fireball 672weight EPD’s V A R Discovery 20 72 -2.5 803 66 124and 1.22 26 49 Yearling 1.39 0.99 84 78 93 90 183 321 30 Angus Heifers BW WW YW Milk SC Marb RE $G $B $CSen. Hicks advocates type16-Mar make him a fantastic heifer bull choice. Put him on your heifers-1and 86 5.0 Volume 27Bulls Heifer 30 548 type 20134504 GB heifer Fireball 672 A R Discovery 708 77Source 136 of1.75 20 58 1.49 98 200 308 make him a fantastic bull choice.VPut him on 2240 your heifers and 0 1.05 68 49 13061 251021.34 1.77 1.14 109 213 338the oil and gas indusSons Sell! for let the magic happen! Volume Source of Heifer Bulls 33 331 let the 12-Mar KC Haas GPS 11 73 0.3 Wintering 709 66 & 120 0.66 Available 18 51 1.05 0.85 53 60 100 72 172 276 magic20134497 happen! GB Fireball 672 Delivery try during legislative ses25 KCH20136266 Fireball 821 Reg:*20134520 Delivery 65 78 Lot7-Mar GB FireballBD: 672 3/1/21 V A R Discovery 2240 11 78 0.0 666 73 140 Wintering 1.38 25 & 61 1.28 Available 0.96 57 73 111 86 197 313 sions, and serves as the 66 731 KCH 16-Mar 20134509 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 10 70 0.6 742 68 123 1.59 30 44 1.72 0.69 76 80 85 95 180 309 Fireball 821 is as stylish as they come while still exhibiting the stout67 7005 ness 23-Mar 20134510 GBa Fireball VA R Discovery 16 70 -0.8 705 57 114 1.43 26 39 1.39 0.82 60 61 88 87 175 287 and muscle needed of working672 bull. His high marbling and2240 scrotal as vice chair of the Select BW WW YW Milk SC Marb RE $G $B $C 27 well as high20136143 calving ease, low birth weight withGPS his pheno71 96 20-Feb GB Fireball 672 EPD’s coupled KC Haas 15 66 -0.3 719 73 135 0.76 58 1.43 1.09 66 86 109 91 199 324 Water Committee and is 0 68 130 2530 1.34 1.77 1.14 109 213 338 Sons Sell! type make him a fantastic heifer bull choice. Put him on your heifers and Lot 35 KCH Fireball 427 83 852 26-Feb 20134516 GB Fireball 672 BUBS Southern Charm AA31 15 71 -0.2 636 69 123 1.39 23 50 1.55 0.88 60 73 102 95 198 317 the vice president of the let the magic happen! 99 635 19-Mar 20134506 GB Fireball 672 KC Haas GPS 6 80 2.9 710 84 152 1.37 25 68 1.13 0.91 56 81 118 77 195 309 Wyoming State Senate. BD: 02/09/2021 Reg:*20134500 100 814 5-Mar 20134515 GB Fireball 672 G A R Fail Safe 15 68 -0.2 720 62 119 1.58 35 47 1.62 0.68 55 76 98 94 192 304 In addition, Sen. Hicks Pink = Top 5% Nationally in Angus Breed Blue = Top 10% Nationally in Angus Breed Orange = Top 15% Nationaly in Angus Breed Yellow = Topnumbered 20% Nationally in Angus Breed bull, his genetics, Another big heifer provides leadership and Lot 28 KCH Fireball 730 high marbling and high ribeye, make him an exLot 35 35 KCH KCH Fireball Fireball 427 427 BD: BD: 02/09/2021 02/09/2021 Reg:*20134500 guidance to Wyoming’s Lot BD: 02/27/21 Reg:*20134508 tremely high carcass producer. This Reg:*20134500 bull is powcoal mines and is a source Another big numbered heifer bull, his genetics, high marbling Another big numbered heifer bull, his genetics, high marbling er contained in a heavy muscled, stout, square KCH Fireball 730 is a BIG numbered heifer bull. Good of knowledge about water. DNAmite SR Goalkeeper SydGen Enhance and high high ribeye, ribeye, make make him him an extremely extremely high carcass carcass producer. producer. Lot 28 28MW KCH Fireball Fireball 730 730 BD: BD: 02/27/21Baldridge Reg:*20134508 and an high Lot KCH Reg:*20134508 hipped, and good structured package. He can Outstanding growth, big scrotal, high milk, 02/27/21 and big carcass numbers This bull is power contained in a heavy muscled, stout, square bull427 is power containedReg:*20134500 in a heavy muscled, stout, square Lot 35 KCHThis Fireball BD: 02/09/2021 KCHEXAR Fireball 730 is a BIG numbered heifer bull. Good growth, bigFast scrotal, turn aand cowherd around with his genetics and Guru JRbig Forward KCH Dignitary 305 Conservationist Award hipped, good structured package. He can turn a cowherd Fireball 730 is a BIG8719B numbered heifer Good growth, scrotal, allKCH add up to dollar values in thebull. top 5%. This bull has and good structured He can turn a cowherd Another numbered heifer his genetics,package. high marbling high milk, and big carcass numbers all add up to dollar values in the top 5%. bighipped, phenotype! around with hisbull, genetics and phenotype! phenotype! milk, and big carcass numbers allsweeten add up to dollar values intopped, the top 5%. Andrew Cassiday with anhigh excellent disposition to his level around with his genetics and and high ribeye, make him an extremely high carcass producer. Additional Top Angus Sires Lotbull 28has KCH 730 BD: 02/27/21 This anFireball excellent disposition to sweeten Reg:*20134508 his level topped, good This bull has an excellent disposition to sweeten his level topped, good NRCS received the OutThis bull is power contained in a heavy muscled, stout, square good balanced phenotype. He would be sure to imbalanced phenotype. 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Phone 307-834-2356 LaGrange, Wy 82221 LaGrange, Wy 82221 LaGrange, Wy 82221 prior to sale at 307-834-2356 In addition, Cassiday 4766 State Hwy 151 All Bulls All Bulls 307-834-2356 All Bulls 307-834-2356 307-834-2356 also participates in local LaGrange, WY 82221 genomically testedgenomically tested All bulls genomically tested www.kenhaasangus.com www.kenhaasangus.com www.kenhaasangus.com www.kenhaasangus.com community organizations genomically tested www.kenhaasangus.com and events including the Cody – On Nov. 30, Director of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Todd Parfitt honored several hard-working individuals, outstanding youth and notable Conservation Districts throughout the state for their work and leadership in soil and water conservation during the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) Annual Award Program. Outstanding Annual Plan Award Points were awarded for layout and design, clear concise and measurable accomplishments and accomplishments related back to the annual plan of work. Sublette County Conservation District received the award for the 2021-22 Outstanding Annual Plan, while Niobrara Conservation District received Honorable Mention. Teton County Conservation Dis-

teaching agriculture and business. “Schell is passionate about parliamentary procedure and livestock judging,” reads the award announcement. “He directed students to build resumes and arranged mock interviews within the community to strengthen their interviewing skills. Schell is an exceptional educator that will have lasting impacts on students through his compassion for bettering the community and those who live and serve in it.” Outstanding Cooperator Award The next award recognizes individuals who own and manage between five and 100 acres of land, and show dedication to longterm conservation of natural resources. This year’s Outstanding Cooperator is Jen Lamb with the Nature Conservancy. Lamb received

tion Districts (NACD) to compete in the national poster contest and will be announced at the NACD convention. Teacher of the Year Per WACD guidelines, the Teacher of the Year award “recognized any educator of a public or private school system that takes extraordinary steps to ensure a balanced natural resource conservation education is delivered in the classroom. Nominees are considered based on specific examples of educational events and activities provided by the nominator.” This year’s award winner is Bill Schell, an educator at Manila High School in Daggett County, Utah – a school which provides education for students in Sweetwater County. Schell was nominated by the Sweetwater County Conservation District for his involvement

trict was awarded the Outstanding 2021-22 Annual Report and Sublette County Conservation District received Honorable Mention. Conservation Poster Contest Award Gracelyn Holden won the award in the kindergarten through first grade division. In the second through third grade division, Averie Cozzens received the recognition. Abigail Ostrander received the award for the fourth through sixth grade division, and Ava Ostrander received the award for the seventh through nineth grade division. All poster contest winners participated through the Converse County Conservation District. Each poster contest winner received a certificate and $100 cash. The winning posters have been forwarded to the National Association of Conserva-

KEN HAAS ANGUS

41st Annual “Right Combination Bull Sale”

Tuesday January 18, 2022 1:00 p.m. MST at the Ranch LaGrange, WY

Ken Haas Angus Featuring 112 Yearling Bulls

41st Annual Annual “Right “Right Combination Combination Bull Bull Sale” 41st 10 Fall YearlingSale” Bulls

and 30 Angus Yearling Heifers

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41st Annual “Right Combination Bull Sale”

KEN HAAS ANGUS

41st Annual “Right Combination Bull Sale”

Sire Name

Lot

Tattoo

Reg No.

Sire Name

MGS Name

CED EPD

BW EPD

Adj 205

WN EPD

YW EPD

SC EPD

Milk EPD

CW EPD

Marb EPD

RE EPD

$M $W

611

13-Feb

20134505

GB Fireball 672

Musgrave Invision

0.7

769

135

1.53

1.08

0.87

170

278

813

18-Mar

20134519

GB Fireball 672

Spur Prosperity 1036

3.0

805

145

1.03

1.24

1.33

190

291

5117

16-Mar

20134502

GB Fireball 672

A A R Ten X 7008 S A

2.4

774

140

1.93

1.34

0.92

107

192

337

821

1-Mar

20134520

GB Fireball 672

Spur Prosperity 1036

-0.8

712

1.73

1.61

0.72

180

289

856

27-Feb

20134517

GB Fireball 672

G A R Fail Safe

-0.4

735

120

1.09

1.43

1.19

189

297

730

27-Feb

20134508

71 -1.4 778 Marb RE 72 EPD -2.5EPD803$M 86 1.08 5.00.8770858

135

1.53

1.69

0.83

193

319

7072

16 CW 20 EPD -1 55

GB Fireball 672 CED BW GB Fireball 672 EPD BW EPD GB Fireball 10 71 672 0.7

66 $W 77 84

124 $F 136 97

1.22 $B 26 $C 49 $G 1.75 17020 27858 73 0.66 19018 29151 93 1.38 25 61 85 192 337 1.59 30 44 94 180 289 1.43 26 39 96 189 297 0.76 30 58 99 193 319 1.39 18323 32150 90

1.39

0.99

183

321

1.49

1.05

102

200

308

1.05

0.85

100

172

276

1.28

0.96

111

197

313

1.72

0.69

180

309

1.39

0.82

175

287

1.43

1.09

109

199

324

102

198

317

118

195

309

192

304

Lot

Tattoo

Reg No.

611

13-Feb

20134505

813

18-Mar

20134519

GB Fireball 672 30 GB Fireball 672 33

5117

16-Mar

20134502

GB Fireball 672

821

1-Mar

20134520

GB Fireball 672

856

27-Feb

20134517

GB Fireball 672

22-Mar MGS Name 20141492 548 Musgrave 16-MarInvision 20134504

Adj 205 769

V A R Discovery 2240 WN YW Milk VEPD A R Discovery EPD SC2240 EPD EPD V73 A R Discovery 2240 32 135 1.53 80 KC Haas 145 GPS1.03 26

Additional Top Angus Sires 65 66 67 71

331Spur Prosperity 12-Mar 1036 20134497 78 7-Mar 20136266 A A R Ten X 7008 S A 731 16-Mar 20134509 Spur Prosperity 1036 7005 23-Mar 20134510 G A R Fail Safe 96 20-Feb 20136143 V A R Discovery 2240 852V A R Discovery 26-Feb 2240 20134516

7GB Fireball 73 672 3.0 GB Fireball 672 9 90 2.4 GB Fireball 672 13 68 -0.8 GB Fireball 672 12 65 -0.4 GB Fireball 672 16 71 -1.4 GB Fireball 20 72 672 -2.5

805

V A R Discovery 2240 774 77 140 1.93 28 V A R Discovery 2240 712 54 97 1.73 20 V A R Discovery 2240 735 64 120 1.09 30 KC Haas GPS 778 72 135 1.53 37 Southern 803BUBS66 124 Charm 1.22AA3126

11 57 11 59 10 40 16 42 15 55 15 49

73 1.24 0.31.3370945 78 0.0 666 1.34 0.92 88 70 0.6 742 1.61 0.72 56 70 -0.8 705 1.43 1.19 52 66 -0.3 719 1.69 0.83 69 71 1.39 -0.20.9963684

66 73 73 83 68 55 57 75 73 92 69 78

120 98 140 107 123 86 114 92 135 94 123 93

730

27-Feb

20134508

7072

22-Mar

20141492

548

16-Mar

20134504

331

12-Mar

20134497

7-Mar

20136266

1.55 0.88 GB Fireball 672 83 99 635 19-Mar 20134506 GB Fireball 672 KC Haas GPS 6 80 2.9 710 84 152 1.37 25 68 1.13 0.91 GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 -1 86 5.0 708 77 136 1.75 20 58 1.49 1.05 49 61 102 98 200 308 100 814 5-Mar 20134515 GB Fireball 672 G A R Fail Safe 15 68 -0.2 720 62 119 1.58 35 47 1.62 0.68 GB Fireball 672 KC Haas GPS 11 73 0.3 709 66 120 0.66 18 51 1.05 0.85 53 60 100 72 172 276 Pink = Top 5% Nationally in Angus Breed Blue = Top 10% Nationally in Angus Breed Orange = Top 15% Nationaly in Angus Breed Yellow = Top 20% Nationally in Angus Breed GB Fireball 672 V A R Discovery 2240 11 78 0.0 666 73 140 1.38 25 61 1.28 0.96 57 73 111 86 197 313

731

16-Mar

20134509

GB Fireball 672

V A R Discovery 2240

0.6

742

123

1.59

1.72

0.69

180

309

Compare our KCH bulls to the national Angus average 67

7005

23-Mar

20134510

GB Fireball 672

V A R Discovery 2240

-0.8

705

114

1.43

1.39

0.82

175

287

20-Feb

20136143

GB Fireball 672

KC Haas GPS

-0.3

719

135

0.76

1.43

1.09

109

199

324

852

26-Feb

20134516

GB Fireball 672

BUBS Southern Charm AA31

-0.2

636

123

1.39

1.55

0.88

102

198

317

635

19-Mar

20134506

GB Fireball 672

KC Haas GPS

2.9

710

152

1.37

1.13

0.91

118

195

309

100

814

5-Mar

20134515

GB Fireball 672

G A R Fail Safe

-0.2

720

119

1.58

1.62

0.68

192

304

Compare our our KCH KCH Bulls Bulls to to the the National National Angus Angus Average Average Compare Pink = Top 5% Nationally in Angus Breed Blue = Top 10% Nationally in Angus Breed Orange = Top 15% Nationaly in Angus Breed Yellow = Top 20% Nationally in Angus Breed

Ken & Heather Haas

Northeast Wyoming Invasive Grass Workgroup, Sheridan County Weed and Pest Board, Meals on Wheels Program, conducts YMCA activities and provides guidance and direct assistance on surveying and treatment for ventenata and medusahead. Outstanding Employee Award The 2021-22 Outstanding Employee Award was presented to Joan McGraw. She is recognized for her community and civic involvement. McGraw began working at Medicine Bow Conservation District in 2010 as the district clerk/education coordinator. She developed education programs in Medicine Bow, Hanna and Elk Mountain schools which provide natural resource lessons for various grade levels. Students’ favorite lessons included hands-on activities. McGraw wears several hats throughout her community and has served on the Carbon County Visitors Council, Carbon County’s Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Steering Committee, Carbon County Natural Resource Management Plan Steering Committee and the Wyoming Conservation District Employees Association. Outstanding Supervisor of the Year The Outstanding Supervisor of the Year award was presented to Derrell Walker of the Sublette County Conservation District. Walker has been Wyoming's longest serving board supervisor, serving for 47 years, and has been very active in his 47 year “voluntary career” with the conservation districts. He has also been the Sublette County Conservation District Chairman for 38 years. Walker has served as a 4-H leader, member of the 4-H Council, member and president of the Sublette County Farm Bureau and on the Wyoming Farm Bureau Natural Resources Committee. Darrell has also been a church leader for many years. In recognition of Walker’s outstanding achievements and time spent within WACD, the organization will be changing the name of the award to the Darrell Walker Outstanding Supervisor Award. Certifications recognized In addition, WACD recognized several district employees who obtained district certifications as well as water quality certification and re-certifications in 2021. To see a complete list of certifications and recertifications for 2021-2022, visit conservewy.com. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 37 • January 8, 2022

ICOW convention successful

Casper – The 2021 Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming (ICOW) annual convention was held Sept. 10-11. ICOW was organized in 2007 to “protect and promote the future viability of the Wyoming family livestock and ranching industries.” Members of the organization are actively engaged in organizing, educating and representing independent ranchers across Wyoming, holding authorities accountable and protecting our rights in accordance with the Constitution of the United States. The convention kicked off with Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, presenting current legislative updates and R-CALF involvement in mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) legislative efforts, as well as meat packer purchasing practices and beef import implications on prices to cattle producers and feeders. University of Wyoming Extension Director and Associate Dean Kelly Crane and Lucy Pauley of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture presented information relating to education, assistance programs and resources available throughout the state to benefit and support agriculture producers and partner industries. Crane also discussed the realignment of different degree programs within the multiple colleges at the University of Wyoming such as business and environmentally focused programs. Karina Jones, R-CALF USA, provided an update on the progress as well as the challenges facing the petition drive for a referendum vote on the beef checkoff program. Marti Halverson provided legislative policy information on ag-related bills which are likely to be consid-

ered in the upcoming Wyoming legislative session. Panel discussions and seminars were presented by Taylor Haynes, Ellie Cushman and Larry Bentley on topics of grass fed direct beef marketing opportunities, prairie dog invasive issues, wild horse impacts on ranching ecosystems and improvements, as well as grazing practices and native grass range management. Dennis Hermesch, staff veterinarian for Mountain Vet Supply, presented two interactive animal health seminars on vaccines, bovine nutrition and best practices for calving and reproductive health in cattle that were very popular and beneficial to all in attendance. John Hanson, retiring director from District Four, was presented with a jacket in recognition of his service to the organization. Marti Halverson was recognized with a special gift for her excellent legislative work on behalf of the organization, and a banquet with entertainment provided by Darron Little was enjoyed by all in attendance. The annual business meeting to vote on policies and amend constitution and by-law details was held at the conclusion of the convention. Annual elections for board of director officers were held at the director meeting Nov. 8, 2021, in Casper. The 2021-22 officers are as follows: Larry Bentley, Thermopolis, president; Hugh Turk, Kaycee, vice president; Howard Jones, Rozet, secretary; and Chris Bentley, Thermopolis, treasurer. This release is courtesy of ICOW. For more information, visit the ICOW website at newsite.icowwy.org or the ICOW Facebook page.

N.D. Ram test update provided North Dakota Ram Test 84-day weights are now online and may be found at ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/research-extension-centers-recs/hettingerresearch-extension-centerfall-dakota-ram-test. The gain test will end Feb. 10, after which face and belly wool will be scored and scrotal circumference measured. Rams will be shorn on Feb. 11 in order for fleece factors – weight, yield, fiber micron and staple length – to be determined. Lastly, ribeye area will be ultrasound measured and adjusted to square inches per 100 pounds of body weight. Similar to bull efficiency tests, ram tests provide producers with data regarding the genetic performance of their individual animals. Since all rams consigned are fed the same ration and experience the same weather conditions, producers can make some comparisons between flocks and make informed decisions in relation to their breeding program. Columbia rams meeting

or exceeding all trait thresholds for gain, fleece quality and ribeye area per hundredweight earn a “Certified Ram” designation on their registration certificate and recognition in “Speaking of Columbias” and on the Columbia Sheep Breeding Association website, which can be found at columbiasheep.org/production-corner/. Rams are available private treaty. Currently, top rams sorted by average daily gain are: Douglas Hitch of Montana tag 581 at 0.92 pounds per day; Loni Blackman of Montana tag 21720 at 0.86 pounds per day; Blackman Columbias of Montana tag 21797 at 0.86 pounds per day; and R. Jean Blackman of Montana tag 21707 at 0.85 pounds per day. Currently, top rams sorted by weight are: Margaret and Jim Eller of Montana tag 1126 at 210 pounds; R. Jean Blackman of Montana tag 21707 at 193 pounds; Faith Gasvoda of Montana tag 121 at 190 pounds; and HRC of North Dakota tag 21-020 at 189 pounds.

MWGA presents gift toward a Montana wool project The Montana Wool Growers Association (MWGA) held their annual Convention in Billings, Mont. earlier in December at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. A highlight of the event was 2021 MWGA President, Ken McKamey, presenting a check for $100,000 to Montana State University (MSU) President Waded Cruzado, for the Montana Wool Lab Building project. The origin of the donated funds came from the Montana Wool Growers Education and Research Endowment. Commonly called the “Memorial Fund,” most of the money in the fund comes from donations in memory of sheep industry leaders. These memorial donations have been growing, with hopes of spending the funds on sheep industry improvements and research. MWGA would like to thank all the donors over the

Donation accepted – A $100,000 donation was presented to Montana State University President Waded Cruzado by Montana Wool Growers Association (MWGA) President Ken McKamey and MWGA Education and Research Endowment Fund Chairperson John Baucus to support the Montana Wool Lab building project. Courtesy photo

past four decades who have contributed to this fund. The 2021 Montana Legislature approved $5 million for the Wool Lab project, with an additional $1 million to be raised from industry. This donation goes towards meeting the $1 million fundraising goal. The current Montana Wool Lab is currently located

on the north end of Montana State University’s Bozeman campus in a building built in 1947. The Montana Wool Lab serves sheep producers, researchers and the wool industry in Montana and across the U.S. by analyzing wool samples. The current lab runs nearly 15,000 wool samples per year, providing data

on wool quality. The results from the lab testing allow ranchers and researchers to make informed decisions within their flocks to improve wool quality through management and genetics. MWGA would like to extend gratitude to President Cruzado and her team for their tireless work on the wool lab project.

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University of Wyoming students use remote sensing to solve family land issues Two University of Wyoming (UW) agroecology majors are using free satellite images to help knock out musk thistle strangling rangeland productivity and to analyze the effects of damage into the future from a heavy rain-caused event washing away dry beans. Traylin Bruegger of Niobrara County and Jordan Jochems of Cody used skills gained in a remote sensing class to solve problems on family lands. They’ll also earn certificates in remote sensing, offered by UW’s Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WYGISC). The course is taught by Ramesh Sivanpillai, a research scientist at WYGISC. Managing musk thistle in Niobrara County The Brueggers had used shovels and herbicides to try to manage musk thistle that had a foothold in portions of pastures, but in 2014, they realized their efforts had to be taken to another level. “Like all noxious weeds, it has the ability to

“It just seemed so interesting to me just to think about how we can use satellites to look at agriculture. Those are two things if you asked me a semester ago, I would not have pieced together any connections to each other.” – Jordan Jochems, University of Wyoming

Remote sensing technology – Jordan Jochems of Cody used satellite images to determine whether a catastrophic rain event had long-lasting effects on crop ground. UW photo

take over and squeeze out all the other grasses, and that is just not good for the utility of the land, whether it be for livestock or wildlife,” said Bruegger. “Musk

thistle can really dominate the landscape.” The Niobrara County High School graduate said they began to see patches completely taken over by

the musk thistle and began systematic aerial spraying for control. Bruegger obtained Landsat 8 images in successive years show-

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ing how the musk thistle had overtaken one particular area with a boundary fence down the middle. The Landsat 8 images showed approximately 700 acres, each pixel showing about 100 by 100 feet. Images showed changes in the invisible light spectrum that musk thistle was spreading in productive areas, showing a closed canopy not seen in Wyoming rangeland vegetation. Bruegger settled on an area that had the thistle proceeding along a draw. The area shared a fence line with a neighboring property, which was not being treated. The thistle had overcome the native grasses. After treatment, the image showed the thistle was gone but also areas where the land had not yet been healed by native grasses, their return slowed by Wyoming’s challenging weather. Two seasons after removal, vegetation production is still being affected. “The grass doesn’t just come back the first year after the thistles are removed just because of the tough Wyoming conditions,” Bruegger said. “It’s hard for those perennial grasses to re-establish.” Musk thistle seed banks will also need attention. “The big patch had been able to establish a pretty good seed bank and if you don’t stay on top of it and keep the thistles cleaned up and managed, they’ll come back in a hurry,” he said. Landsat images cover hundreds of acres and enable the ranch to track areas that would take much more time if only using observations from vehicles or planes. Bruegger obtained his pilot’s license as a high school senior, and he and other family members use the plane to monitor ranch operations, from ensuring water tanks are full to making sure bulls are with cows. “If I had to do this [monitoring] in an airplane, I could only cover five or six pixels and go back and forth and up and down the draw quite a ways to really get a good idea of what is going on,” he said. “But, the satellite is always moving over the earth, collecting information on new areas, as well as information on the same areas.” Park County crop field health An extraordinarily heavy rain on May 31, 2018, created a mess for a

dry bean field just across Wyoming’s northern border into Montana. The water flowed off a feedlot and burst over drainage ditches, flowing into the field and washing away a portion of the crop, leaving manure and pollutants in its wake. Jochems wanted to use satellite images to determine if the field had changed over time and whether this had been a problem in the past. “Was this something that had been building up because if so, we should try to prevent it,” she said. Jochems obtained 20 Landsat images over 2016, 2019 and 2021. There were no images from the date in 2017 due to cloud cover. The images showed the difference in infrared light reflected from healthy and unhealthy plants. With infrared light, along with information collected in red and green, areas of high growth appear bright red, medium growth appear in darker red and low to no growth appear blue. “Drastic changes in color are what you are looking for,” she said. There was no evidence such an event had happened before. Jochems was able to compare images year-toyear to see if the overflow still affected production. Edible beans, sugarbeets, barley and corn are normally rotated through the field. The images helped her determine a little over 29 acres was affected. Millet was planted after the event, and Jochems determined about 21 acres was regained with the crop. Jochems was able to compare images to see if the overflow still affected production. The field has appeared to heal, she said. Jochems has an ag business degree minor and was unsure whether to pursue a career there. “I decided to take the remote sensing class here this fall, and it just blew my mind. It is so fascinating,” she said. “It just seemed so interesting to me just to think about how we can use satellites to look at agriculture. Those are two things if you asked me a semester ago, I would not have pieced together any connections to each other.” This article was written by University of Wyoming Extension Senior Editor Dr. Steve Miller and is courtesy of the University of Wyoming. Miller can be reached at slmiller@uwyo. edu. For more information, visit uwagnews.com.

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It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

Unsustainable I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of all this sustainability gobbledygook. I’ll tell you what’s not sustainable. Throwing our borders open to welcome drug dealers, human traffickers, terrorists, violent criminals and people infected with COVID-19 to enter the country. Then, flying them in the middle of the night to towns all across America so they have to deal with all the ramifications. Getting rid of police and wondering why crime is up. Printing money so fast

the circulation of dollars in the U.S. is up 336 percent in 18 months, which is causing inflation to explode while savers are paid .03 percent on their savings. The fed can’t raise interest rates to curb inflation because the payment on the $30 trillion in national debt would use up a sizable chunk of the federal budget. We’re fighting climate change with idiotic and unnecessary overregulation while allowing China, India and Russia to pollute as they please. And we’re going to war against carbon dioxide, which is what breathing

produces. Are we therefore going to mandate humans be phased out by 2035? Depending on foreign countries for everything from our medicines to toys. We are importing 15 percent of our food supply, and from 1999 to 2017, the amount of food we imported into this country tripled to $147 billion. And we are allowing China to buy our biggest pork packer. The two Brazilian firms, JBS and Marfrig, bought so many American firms they now comprise two of the Big Four meatpackers, and this only insures we’ll become even more dependent on foreigners for our food in the future. Spending $1,557,083 to watch lizards on a treadmill; taking $4,575,431 from taxpayers to see what happened when alcoholic rats were sprayed with bobcat urine; wasting $36,831,620 on a study to see why hair turns gray; giving the National Institute of Health a $48,500

grant to write a history about smoking in Russia during the last 30 years; giving the Department of Defense a $283,500 grant to study the daily lives of baby gnatcatchers because they’re threatened; squandering $65,473 of taxpayer dollars by handing it over to the National Park Service to figure out what attracts bugs to a light bulb. What’s next, giving the U.S. Department of Agriculture a million or two to find out how many federal employees it took to screw in the lightbulb? Getting out of the manufacturing business and becoming a “service economy” where we’ll all make a living waiting on one another while depending on foreigners for almost everything we use and need. Spending 20 years and $83 billion on training Afghan forces and then leaving behind American citizens along with $85 billion worth of military

equipment. Freeing felons because the prisons are full. Adopting a “let it burn” policy at the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Allowing 4,000 trees to grow where there should be 1,000, not allowing thinning or removal of deadfall, closing of roads, eliminating clear cuts which acted as firebreaks and getting rid of cows and sheep to graze forest land to naturally eliminate fuel loads so that in 2020 California alone could spend $10 billion fighting forest fires. Being short 80,000 truck drivers and then mandating all people driving a truck for a living be vaccinated for COVID-19 or else lose their job. Paying people not to work is unsustainable. As is our current Social Security system. Going from being a country that produced 100 percent of its energy require-

ments to begging sheiks and cartel members to produce more energy. Canceling the Keystone pipeline, getting rid of leases on public lands and waters and suspending leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve all in the name of the Green New Deal and because of a prediction that melting ice caps could flood Los Angeles. There could be negative effects, too. Then wondering why gasoline went up $1.30 a gallon in the past year. Substantially lowering the amount farmers, ranchers and timber producers can shield from inheritance taxes so upon the death of both parents the farm, ranch or forest has to be sold just to pay the taxes. These are the same people who you’re going to trust and rely upon to tell you how to sustainably run your ranch that’s probably been in your family for several generations?

Golden success: Eagle capture and research partnership continues Eagles killed more than 3,200 sheep in Wyoming in 2020, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, nearly doubling the losses to eagles reported in 2019. Most of the sheep losses were lambs, but golden eagles have been confirmed as killing adult sheep as well. Montana Eagle Falconer Mike Barker told attendees at the recent Wyoming Wool Growers Association winter meeting that with recent population declines in rabbit and hare populations, it appears golden eagles in the state are shifting to more frequently preying on pronghorn antelope and domestic sheep. “I think it’s happening more frequently, and I think it’s happening more systematically now,” Barker said. Once an eagle learns to kill a sheep, this behavior can expand through the population of eagles inhabiting an area, he explained. B a r k e r noted a lot of the golden eagles win-

Cat Urbigkit photo

tering in Wyoming breed in Alaska. These Alaska golden eagles are bigger birds, he said, compared to resident birds. In addition, Alaska eagles routinely prey on Dall sheep and caribou while in Alaska, and apparently shift to preying on pronghorn and domestic sheep during their time in Wyoming. “It’s a pattern that could be challenging to break,” Barker said, noting livestock producers have few tools available for dealing with depredations by this federally protected bird. Eagle relocation A partnership between eagle falconers and domestic sheep producers in the state has added a tool which helps members of both groups by paving the way for falconers to capture depredating eagles and remove them for falconry use. In addition, the program now includes a research component in which depredating eagles are live trapped, removed from participating ranches and released hundreds of miles away in order to track their response and movements while alleviating damages to livestock. The crew of falconry volunteers captured a two-year-old male golden eagle in late May 2021 on a s h e e p outfit i n

Cat Urbigkit photo

the Powder River Basin and released it with a GSM telemetry transmitter south of Laramie, more than 160 miles away. This eagle proceeded to fly into southern Mexico, where it has remained. With more than six months of tracking data so far, this eagle has not returned to the ranch where it was captured, and monitoring efforts will continue. Benefitting multiple parties The golden eagle project has been spearheaded by Barker, who is the

chairman of the International Eagle Austringers Association (IEAA), an international group of eagle falconers, with about 50 members in the United States. IEAA, along with members of the North American Falconers Association, teamed up to place citizen scientists near lambing pastures to help monitor and document golden eagle predation in the state s i n c e 2019. This resulted in U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services’ confirmation of eagle depredation on 10 ranches in Wyoming and Utah. IEAA assisted those ranchers in applying for depredation permits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and four or more eagle depredation permits were issued each

“It’s a pattern that could be challenging to break.” – Mike Barker, International Eagle Austringers Association year, allowing falconry take. Falconers took home 14 golden eagles, including 11 in Wyoming and three in Utah. In addition, falconers trapped and relocated more than 20 other eagles, Barker said. Depredation permits For decades, the FWS has been hesitant to allow the removal of golden eagles, only allowing up to six goldens to be taken for falconry nationwide, so nearly all the golden eagles used for falconry in the United States were captured in the wilds of Wyoming. But FWS had not allowed any eagles to be taken from the wild since 2011 – until Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) pushed through the amendment to the federal eagle protection act in 2018, which forces the agency to expedite depredation permits. Barker said delays in

getting depredation permits remains an issue, and in the future his group would like to see the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act amended to expand state authority to manage eagle take for falconry. The eagle project is supported by the two falconry organizations previously mentioned, as well as WWGA, Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board, the Falconry Fund and the Wyoming Association of Predatory Animal Control Boards. The research is conducted by scientists affiliated with Colorado State UniversityPueblo, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and FWS. Cat Urbigkit is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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CALENDAR

Jan. 10

Submit your events to: Editor, Wyoming Livestock Roundup, P.O. Box 850, Casper, WY, 82602, or e-mail to roundup@wylr.net.

Jan. 7-12 Jan. 8 Jan. 11 Jan. 11 Jan. 13-14 Jan. 16-23 Jan. 18 Jan. 19-22 Jan. 20 Jan. 21-22 Jan. 24 Jan. 25 Jan. 27 Jan. 29

Jan. 29-30 Feb. 1-2 Feb. 1-3 Feb. 6-10 Feb. 9-10 Feb. 15-16 Feb. 24-25

Jan. 18

EVENTS

American Farm Bureau 2022 Convention, Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit annualconvention.fb.org. 11th Annual Women’s Agriculture Summit, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, Buffalo. For more information and to register, visit johnsoncountycattlewomen.com. Nebraska Extension Succession Planning Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, Scottsbluff, Neb., Call 308632-1230 to register. BLM Sage Grouse Planning Virtual Public Meeting, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Zoom. To register, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2016719/530. Unit Cost of Production Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Scottsbluff, Neb. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu or 308-235-3122. National Western Stock Show, Denver Colo. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com. Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.leading_employees. American Sheep Industry Association Convention, San Diego, Calif. For more information, visit sheepusa.org. Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.leading_employees. Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation/South Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher 2022 Conference, The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood, S.D. For more information, visit wyfb.org/yfr/yfr-conference. BLM Sage Grouse Planning Virtual Public Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. To register, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2016719/530. Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.leading_employees. Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.leading_employees. 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. 34th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference, Burlington Community and Education Center, Burlington, Colo. For more information and to register, visit highplainsnotill.com/conference-3/. National Cattle Beef Association Convention & Trade Show, Houston, Texas. For more information, visit convention.ncba.org. Society of Range Management Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, N.M. For more information, visit rangelands.org. Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days, Fremont Center, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton. For more information, call University of Wyoming Extension at 307-332-2363. WESTI Ag Days, Worland Community Center, Worland. For more information call the University of Wyoming Washakie County Extension Office at 307347-3431 or e-mail washakiecounty@uwyo.edu. 37th Annual Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Kearney. For more information and to register, visit wia.unl.edu.

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POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Snowshoes Help Keep Horses on Top of Snow A discussion – more likely an argument – among the “Ol’ Geezers” at morning coffee the other day prompted this week’s “Postcard.” Although I have run this in the Roundup before, it is worth retelling. Following last week’s major snow storm, a couple “newbies” in the group doubted my word when I mentioned that snow used to get so deep they had to put snowshoes on horses. Of course, this

prompted me to produce the following pictures and articles concerning use of Norwegian snowshoes for horses. If you have seen this story before, enjoy again. However, if you are a newbie, I hope you will enjoy this true story for the first time. These interesting items called “Norwegian Snowshoes for Horses” were used in the late 1800s in logging camps, mining towns and by mail carriers and freighters to

help the beasts of burden trek through deep snow in Wyoming mountains. The snowshoes were made of heavy rope woven together to form a pad. They were then tied to the hooves of horses to provide support for winter trips over snow and drifts. A 1900 newspaper article noted, “The roads, though packed, continue on a level with the surface of the surrounding snow, and when softened by the warm sunshine of spring, they became impassable for teams without the Norwegian snowshoes for horses.” Another article stated, “Over the mountains piled with snow, the carrier and horses’ stride on their cumbersome shoes; bringing to those in the snowbound camps, tiding of home and the latest news.”

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Feb. 9 – Wednesday - Durbin Creek Bull Sale Feb. 10 – No Sale Feb. 14 – Monday Feeder & Weaned Calf Special - Feeder Cattle Only Feb. 17 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Feb. 24 – Bred Cow Special

Consignments – Monday Jan. 17 Feeder Cattle Only Rankine Livestock – 140 blk/red strs, 600-700#, 2 rounds of shots, slow grow ration, 60 blk/red hfrs, 550-650#, 2 rounds of shots, on pasture • Greer Land & Livestock – 125 mixed red, 400-500#, complete vacc at branding • Charter Place – 110 hfrs, blk, 500-600#, complete vacc at branding • Cook Livestock – 86 strs, red & CharX, 550-625#, 21 hfrs, CharX, Precon 90, running out • Brewster Ranch – 30 blk/BWF strs, 75 blk/BWF hfrs, 450-650#, 2 rounds of shots, on pasture • Rolling T Livestock – 100 mixed blk/red, 500-550#, spring shots, fall Mulitmin, poured • Dobson Ranch – 75 strs, blk, 25 hfrs, blk, 550-650#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, fed silage, hay & straw • DN Livestock – 40 blk hfrs, 550-650#, hay fed • Mark Hoyt – 60 hfrs, blk, 500-600#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, hay fed & a few pounds of corn • Mendez Brothers – 40 mixed blk, 600-650#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned 60 days, fed hay & silage • Dale & Cynthia Bodtke – 26 blk strs, 13 blk hfrs, 650-750#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots, poured • Bryan & Marti Warner – 16 hfrs, blk/red, 550-650#, 2 rounds of shots, Bangs vacc, weaned • TD & Sons – 110 blk strs, 600-700#, 3 rounds of shots, on pasture • Gordon Price – 20 mixed blk, 500-600#, weaned, hay with corn • Jack Lindsey – 4 hfrs, blk, 550-650#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, free choice hay • Jeanette Tolman – 5 mixed blk, 450-500# • Justin Reed – 90 hfrs, blk, 500-600#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, hay fed & mineral • Rusatt Ranch – 60 mixed blk, 450-550#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, running out • Jake Miller – 8 mixed blk, 600-700#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, poured, starter ration • Keith and Lisa Bower – 40 mixed blk, 600-650#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, hay fed.

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Pictured are a mail carrier’s team wearing Norwegian Snowshoes along with an image of the snowshoes (left) put on the horse’s hooves. The snowshoes are on display at the Grand Encampment Museum in Encampment. Photos from the Bob Martin/Dick Perue collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 37 • January 8, 2022

MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 1-5

827

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

Steers Heifers

190

173-192 142-145

Centennial

No Report

Crawford

No Report

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

159-168 142

112.50

151-187 146.50-166.50 142.50-160.75 141

72-94 42-66.50

224-238 170-189

190.50-223.50 172-195

158.50-208 158-181

Torrington 1-5 4985

233-239 190-200.50

200-232 178-195

174-209 169-176

169-183.50 157-166

169-179 149

160-168.50 144-150

St. Onge

No Report

Big Horn Basin

No Report

Billings 1-6 1718

191-208 172-180.50

190-220 146-189

140-209.50 125-177

161-187 148-153

158.50-160 145.50-150.50

147-154.50 148.50

Stock Cows Pairs 45-97.50

PAYS Centennial St. Onge

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Month

135

380

Week Prev

This Week

160.85 161.83 165.40 167.98 177.15

162.58 167.28 171.08 173.43 181.15

Change +1.73 +5.45 +5.68 +5.45 +4.00

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.99 8.02 7.90 7.89

7.46 7.50 7.49 7.52

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER 84-85 51-64.50

Stock Ewes

Change -0.53 -0.52 -0.41 -0.37

CORN FUTURES

60-86

SETT PRICE

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

5.98 5.99 5.98 5.67

6.04 6.04 6.02 5.67

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

No Report 1176

+0.42 +1.10 +1.20 +1.75 +2.88

SETT PRICE

JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Feeder Lambs

137.35 142.45 137.58 137.08 141.13

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

Month

Volume

136.93 141.35 136.38 135.33 138.25

Change

WHEAT FUTURES

Riverton 1-4 4437

Auction

This Week

FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER

FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 7, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Change +0.06 +0.05 +0.04 NC

OATS FUTURES 220-340

260-305

200-218

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 5.6875-6.1375 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 7.0850-7.1850 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 45-50/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 44-45/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 December 17, 2021 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold steady to 50.00 Higher, except at San Angelo, TX 10.00-15.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were Firm to 35.00 higher. Feeder lambs were steady to 20.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 7,225 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 320 slaughter lambs in South Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 4,022 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 111-160 lbs 232.00-290.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 230.00-255.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 221.00-233.00; 160 lbs 220.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 110-115 lbs no test. Equity Coop: shorn 158 lbs 229.50. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 388.00-435.00; 60-70 lbs 370.00390.00, few 408.00-410.00; 70-80 lbs 330.00-370.00; 80-90 lbs 312.00-350.00, few 362.00-382.00; 90-110 lbs 269.00-346.00. Wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 332.00-358.00; 80-90 lbs 320.00330.00; 90-110 lbs 280.00-310.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 90-100 lbs 260.00-270.00. Hair 90-100 lbs 240.00-270.00, few 290.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 58 lbs 380.00; 60-70 lbs 325.00-345.00, few 385.00; 70-80 lbs 345.00-370.00; 85 lbs 285.00; 90-100 lbs 280.00-285.00. Hair 54 lbs 345.00; 60-70 lbs 325.00; 70-80 lbs 305.00. Billings: no test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 155.00-168.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 170.00-198.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 140.00-175.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 120.00130.00; Cull 1 100.00.. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 125.00170.00, hair 152.50-205.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 142.50-152.50; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 155.00-163.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 130.00-187.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 175.00-180.00; Cull 1 45.00-75.00. 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: 4035 lbs 335.00; 60-70 lbs 305.00-320.00; 70-80 lbs 287.50-307.50; 82 lbs 290.00; 106 lbs 240.00; 120-125 lbs 185.00-215.00; 138 lbs 200.00; 154 lbs 215.00. South Dakota: 56 lbs 298.00; 60-70 lbs 301.00-310.00; 7080 lbs 289.00-309.00; 80-90 lbs 292.00-301.00; 100-110 lbs 260.00-285.00; 111 lbs 245.00. Billings: no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: mixed age hair 113 lbs 220.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: no test. South Dakota: young 325.00-470.00/head; bred middle age 400.00/ head. Billings: no test. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the

140-205

155-210

156-173

week to date totaled 36,000 compared with 40,000 last week and 41,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of December 17, 2021 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was down 2 at 1358 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 40,862 bales were offered with sales of 86.3 percent. The Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0031 at .7108 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 8.00 - .05 6.00-6.80 18 80s 6.79 - .00 5.09-5.77 19 70-80s 5.57 - .01 4.18-4.73 20 64-70s 4.60 - .04 3.45-3.91 21 64s 4.39 - .04 3.29-3.73 22 62s 4.36 - .05 3.27-3.71 23 60-62s 4.22 + .05 3.16-3.58 24 60s ---------------------25 58s 2.79 + .04 2.10-2.38 26 56-58s 2.52 - .09 1.89-2.14 28 54s 1.46 - .05 1.10-1.24 30 50s 1.34 + .02 1.00-1.14 32 46-48s ---------------------Merino Clippings 3.08 + .01 2.31-2.62 Eastern Market Indicator was down 2 at 1358 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0031 at .7108 percent of the U.S. dollar. Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of January 6, 2022 Compared to last week, all reported hay sold steady. Demand was good with most contacts stating phones continue to be busy as livestock owners continue to look for hay. Snow at high and low elevations this week along with cold temps. Some areas in the eastern side along I-80 to the Nebraska boarder gave reports of 6-10 inches. Areas from Riverton to Powell only had a couple of inches. Snowpack was a topic as there is starting to be some accumulation over 80% in several basins. Hopefully all basin will be at 100% or more before the spring thaw comes along. These basin percentage determines the amount of irrigation water for the irrigation season. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 250 Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 230 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 315 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Medium Square 300 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Small Square, 3 tie 240-260 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 200-250 Alfalfa Cubes 320 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Square 300 Medium Square 250 Barley - Good Large Square 180 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Nebraska Hay Summary As of January 6, 2022 Compared to last week baled hay sold steady. Ground and delivered hay in the Platte Valley sold steady to 5.00 lower. Hay in the Western part of the state traded steady. Demand was sporadic across the state for hay. Some inquiry continues from states west and north of Nebraska. Some areas of the state received some snow on Tuesday and Wednesday as the storm system moved through. Most cattle can continue to graze cornstalks and have had limited supplemental feed given. Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 140-150 Large Square 190 Cane Large Round 95 Corn Stalk Large Round 45-65 200 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

6.67 6.48 6.09 5.29

6.70 6.42 6.00 5.23

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change +0.03 -0.06 -0.09 -0.06

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY

This Week

13.08 13.13 13.19 13.24

13.77 13.87 13.96 14.01

Change +0.69 +0.74 +0.77 +0.77

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

267.79 433.25 220.23 219.75 336.69

264.34 431.64 215.58 216.92 331.67

208.51 354.87 177.16 181.14 264.09

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

This Week

139.59 139.06 220.89 221.31

Prior Week

135.64 135.45 217.30 217.16

Last Year

111.51 111.36 175.67 175.98

Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good/Premium Large Round 140-150 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Fair Large Round 85-90 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 8/bale Brome Grass - Good Large Round 165 Large Round 125/bale Small Square 8/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 Medium Square 140/bale 9.50-10/bale Small Square Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Good Medium Square 120/bale Cane Large Round 110 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 95 Large Round 60-65 Alfalfa/Oat Mix Large Round 120 Brome Grass - Good Large Round 125 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 100 Corn Stalk Large Round 60-65 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Supreme Large Round 235 Large Square 250 Alfalfa - Premium Large Round 200 Large Square 230 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 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

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 37 • January January8, 8,2022 2022

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Notice

NOTICE BLM PERMITTEES Applications for range improvement funds for the Washakie Resource Area will be received by Keith Hamilton, secretarytreasurer of the Worland District State Grazing Board, PO Box 9, Hyattville, WY 82428. All applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 5, 2022 or brought to the meeting. BLM may provide $250 additional funding for reservoir rehab. BLM approval is required for all applications on BLM land. Also, we welcome your attendance at the Public Board Meeting, 11 AM at The Brass Plum in Worland on Feb. 10, 2022. NOTICE: Publication in this newspaper does not guarantee the legitimacy of any offer or solicitation. Take reasonable steps to evaluate an offer before you send money or provide personal/financial information to an advertiser. If you have questions or believe you have been the victim of fraud, contact the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Unit, 123 Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-7777871 ............................. TFN

Help Wanted GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE Gottsch Livestock Feeders in Red Cloud, NE is looking for Processing Assistants. Job responsibilities include processing and sorting of both incoming and existing cattle, monitoring and sorting of cattle and transporting cattle from different areas in the yard. These individuals must have a good work ethic and be a self-starter. Our full-time benefit package includes: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account and 401(k). Individuals must be able to work some holidays and weekends. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at www.gottschcattlecompany.com Call Adam Cotton 402-879-1814 or 402-746-2222 for more information.

Are you seeking a long term career in agriculture? Dinklage Feed Yards is hiring Pen Riders and Vet Techs at our Fort Morgan and Proctor, Colorado Feed Yards. Pen Riders must own their own horses. Dinklage provides feed and a tack allowance. Housing available at some locations. Dinklage offers an outstanding benefits package including 100% Dinklage paid health insurance and life insurance; dental, vision, and emergency ambulatory insurance; 401(k) with 5% Dinklage match; health reimbursement; and paid time off. Qualified applicants should apply at the following locations: Fort Morgan – Cory Carritt @ (970) 867-4977 Proctor – Roy Waitley @ (970) 522-8260 Visit our website

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for job descriptions, application and detailed information regarding benefits. Dinklage Feed Yards, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Help Wanted GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE Come Join the Gottsch Livestock Feeders Family! Gottsch Livestock Feeders is looking for Cowboys/Pen Riders for their feed yard in Red Cloud, NE. The main focus of the Cowboy/Pen Riders are spotting, pulling, diagnosing and taking cattle to the hospital and shipping fat cattle. This person will need to be a team player who is seeking a long-term position. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry. We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), health savings, life insurance and paid vacation. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at www.gottschcattlecompany.com Call Brandon Furr at 402-257-7769 or 402-746-2222 for more information.

COASTAL TRANSPORTATION INC. IS HIRING for A.B. seamen, deckhands and wipers for boats carrying cargo from Seattle, WA to western Alaska. Full description of work and pay at www.cticrew.com. Video job description at Facebook Coastal Transportation Crew. Hiring full-time workers, as well as winter help. No experience necessary. Will train for the work, with January sessions. Deckhands and wipers do not require documentation of any kind. A.B. seamen require USCG documentation. A.B.s, deckhands and wipers all load cargo on and off the boats, act as lookouts and perform maintenance work such as painting and splicing rope. Wipers work in the engine room when the boat is traveling and work in the cargo hold when in port. Main duties of cargo operation are: Operating lift trucks, slinging loads, working with lashing chain, chain binders/dunnage, sweeping/ cleaning cargo holds. This is a fast-paced job, suitable for high-energy individuals. Candidates need to be able to pass a drug test. We are a sober company. Transportation to and from Seattle, WA is paid for by the company. Winter hires can expect as many as three voyages, with 2-5 days off in Seattle, WA between voyages. For more information, go to www.cticrew.com ........................................ 1/8 DIESEL AND FARM EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECH WANTED: Experience preferred, but not necessary if willing to work and learn. We can provide schooling and on the job training. Working in a near new facility with modern tools and good working environment. We are presently franchise dealers of several farm equipment lines. Cherry County Implement in Valentine, NE. For more information, call Rich, 402-3402175 ......................................1/15

Help Wanted

Need Help? Advertise Here! WASHAKIE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Bus route driver position. This position will be approximately 2 hours a day. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCSD#2 does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. This position is open until filled. Anyone interested, please contact Ten Sleep School at 307-366-2233 .......................1/29

Services

Auctions

Angus

Torrington Livestock Markets

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

307-532-3333

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, 605-690-5733 ...... 2/5

www.torringtonlivestock.com

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Brands REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RRC, RHH, renewed through Jan 1, 2027. Branding irons available. $1,500 OBO. Call or text 307349-6055 ............................. 1/29

EARN $60,000/YEAR, PARTTIME in the livestock or farm equipment appraisal business. Agricultural background required. Home study course available. 800-488-7570 or www.amagappraisers.com ......................... 1/8

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

Services

RANCH HAND WANTED: Fulltime experienced ranch hand wanted for cow/calf operation in northeast Wyoming. Must be experienced in feeding livestock, calving, haying, as well as maintaining and servicing equipment. Housing provided with competitive wage. Call 307-685-8213, e-mail resumes with references to denise@wylr.net .....................1/15

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Paid through 2026. LRC, LSH and a freeze iron included, $5,000. 307-575-0985 ......1/22

Cattle

Yaks FIVE TRIM AND ROYAL YAK COWS AND 2 YAK BULLS, healthy and good prices. For more information, call 303917-5549 ........................ 1/8

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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, 307-3512960 with further questions and to schedule an appointment .................................1/29

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Financial Services ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C. H. Brown Co. WY LLC, 307-322-3232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell), or email chuckbrown@wyoming. com......................................... 1/8

200 HEAD F1 BWF REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: Top-end, very tame, no brands, weighing 775 lbs. WILL SELL on Jan. 19 at Platte Livestock Market in Platte, S.D. For more information, contact Kirsch Farms, 605-680-1928 or 605680-1900......................... 1/15 AKAUSHI CATTLE FOR SALE: 80 half and three-quarter weaned steer calves; 90 half and three-quarter weaned heifer calves; 15 bred fullblood 2-year-old heifers; 20 full-blood 2-year-old bulls; 10 old Angus cows, exposed to full-blood Akaushi bulls, calving April 1, 2022. Located in Bethune, CO. Call 719-7400403 ............................... 1/8

Limousin

2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls

Angus FOR SALE: Medium frame, deep body, commercial Black Angus bred cows. Ranch developed, coming 4-year-olds. Mostly home raised with a small percentage purchased out of western South Dakota as calves. Bred to PAP tested Jorgenson bulls for easy calving, thrifty good gaining calves. 137 head ultrasounded to calve for 30 days the month of March. Raised and running in Laramie, WY at 7,400’+. Good natured, unspoiled and maternal cows that would be an asset to any operation. Can arrange trucks. HAVE HAY for sale too. Call 307-745-3083. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ....... 1/8

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

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

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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

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 33 No. 37 • January 8, 2022

Hereford

Durbin Creek Ranch

Bull Sale Feb. 9, 2022 • Worland

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Dogs

Trucking

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

J.P. FARMS FLATBED AND CHAIN FLOOR HAULING for bulk commodities. For more information, call 806-4014110, Greeley, CO .......... 1/8

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

Simmental

Saturday, March 19, 2022

1 p.m. • Centennial Livestock Auction Fort Collins, CO

Selling 120 Bulls with Nuts, Butts, and Guts! 60 Black & Red Simmentals 60 Super Baldy SimAngus™ Includes 40 Age Advantaged 18 Month Old Bulls

Bulls are PAP Tested Willie & Sharon Altenburg • 970-481-2570 • Fort Collins, CO willie@rmi.net • www.altenburgsuperbaldy.com

SimAngus 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, 970-396-8791... 1/29

Family & Nurse Cows BROWN SWISS BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: Will calve March and April. Bred to Brown Swiss/Jersey bull and Brown Swiss/Shorthorn bull. Have had all shots: Bangs, Anthrax, Triangle 7-Way with Humopolis, Triangle 4 K and prebreeding. Poured with Ivomec on regular basis. Also poured with StanGuard and Exit Gold fly repellant. TB tested and current health papers. Nice, gentle, outside cattle, in good shape and well fed. Delivery options available. For pictures or more information, call Larry W. Carlson, 605224-6100 (home) or 605-2803879 (cell) if no answer leave message. Pierre, S.D. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds.................1/29

Custom Feeding WIGGINS FEEDYARD, ACCEPTING CATTLE OF ALL CLASSES: Cows, yearlings or calves to background or finish. Call 308-262-1140 (office), Steve, 308-279-1432 (cell) or Sue, 308-279-0924 (cell) ............................ 1/29

Pasture Wanted WANTED: 2022 summer pasture for 35-45 cow/calf pairs. Looking for a 5 month arrangement beginning either May 15 or June 1. Interested in a full-care or split-care arrangement, preferably in eastern Wyoming. Please contact 308-760-7465 ..................... 1/29 PASTURE WANTED FOR 2,000 YEARLINGS AND 500 PAIRS. Can be split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235....... 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

Pasture Wanted

Hay & Feed 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 EAR CORN FOR SALE. Call 308-631-1665 or 308-6725731 ............................. 1/29 500 TONS OF ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE. First cutting, no rain. 4x4 bales. In Riverton, WY, $250/ton. Call 307-7092375 ............................. 1/15 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

Pasture Wanted

Vehicles & Trailers 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

ISO SPRING GRAZING LEASE

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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 406-2541254 ............................. 1/29

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EXCELLENT HORSE HAY FOR SALE: 3x3x8 bales, 900 lbs., stored inside, $150/bale. Rapid City, S.D. Call 605-3914968 ............................. 1/22

Leatherwork LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Can personalize belts. Please visit www. lscustomleather.com. Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message ........... 1/8

Sheep SHEEP AND GOAT ULTRASOUNDING: Have my own chute and Ovi-Scan 6 system. First year scanner, reasonable rate. Call Todd, 605680-4719 ........................ 1/8

Dogs PUREBRED AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Black and brown tri-colors, tails docked, ready Jan. 10, first shots and wormed, $400. Call 307689-3407 ........................... 1/15 FIVE BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Black and white, one month old. Contact Chris Limmer at 307-2626956, leave a message if no answer ......................... 1/29 GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE, ranch raised. For more information, call 406-207-7674 ......... 1/22 BORDER COLLIE/MCNAB CROSS PUPS, ranch raised. Call 530-961-2543 or 530961-2542 ........................ 1/8

TOP QUALITY ALFALFA HAY, large rounds, approximately 1,200 lbs. Call 308-631-2617 or 308-631-5767 .............1/15 STRAW FOR SALE: Clean, excellent quality small squares, oats, wheat and barley straw, $3.50/bale at the farm. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878, leave a message ............................. 1/15 VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 888935-3633. www.valleyvideohay.com ....................... 1/15 ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Delivery available from the Panhandle of Nebraska. For more information, call 308279-0497 ...................... 1/15 ALFALFA HAY: Barn stored 3x3 bales. Farson, WY. Call 307-350-0350 ............... 1/15 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, 307-6313917 ............................. 1/29 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 ..............1/8 HAY FOR SALE: 2021 first and second cutting alfalfa. 2021 corn stover. 2021 CRP clean/green, sprayed in the spring for weeds. 2020 year old first cutting alfalfa. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying ......... 1/8

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Property for Sale ARIZONA RANCHES FOR SALE: 22,000+ acre ranch, 200+ head year-long, plus up to 2,600 stockers seasonally, Arizona state plus small BLM, small feedyard, modest headquarters on 10 deeded acres, $1,200,000; 600+ head year-long, plus seasonal increases. 400+ deeded acres plus state, USFS and small BLM grazing leases. Headquarters on paved highway, $4,000,000. Harley Hendricks Realty 877-349-2565 e-mail HarleyHendricks@ HarleyHendricks.com ... 1/8 LARGE GOSHEN COUNTY CATTLE AND CROP RANCH: 4,065+ acres with center pivots and 3 1/2 miles of Horse Creek. Huge cattle barn and steel shop. 1,618+ acres water rights. Three homes. Adjoins Hwy. 85. $5,400,000. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, Empire Realty, Torrington, WY, 307-532-1750. More listings available at www.buyaranch.com... TFN

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Extension educator encourages producers to reevaluate winter supplementation University of NebraskaLincoln (UNL) Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist Karla Wilke explains in a Jan. 3 episode of the BeefWatch podcast it is common for

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producers to supplement protein in order for calves to reach a half pound of gain per day target during the winter. This practice, she notes, is believed to set calves up for compensatory

gain during the summer – a cost-effective way to grow cattle. However, recent research at UNL as well as a meta-analysis studied by Please see WINTER on page 23

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BLM, state reclaim abandoned mine The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) partnered with the state of Wyoming in 2021 to reclaim a hazardous mine near Cody, improving public safety and the health of public lands. The Cottonwood Creek Bentonite Mine, located three miles north of Cody on Bureau of Reclamation – administered land, was abandoned in the 1960s. In the decades since, the area has become popular for off-road vehicle recreationists accessing BLM-managed public lands nearby. With hazardous mine features easily accessible, the BLM and its partners developed a plan to reclaim the mine. “When the mine was abandoned, four trenches in unstable sedimentary rock, propped open with old timbers, were left behind, creating a hazardous environment for the public,” said

BLM Geologist Gretchen Hurley, who also serves as the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) coordinator for the Cody Field Office. The BLM worked with multiple state and federal agencies to review and approve the reclamation project including the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality – AML Division, the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Funds to complete this project were made available through Wyoming’s AML program. Wyoming’s AML Division retained engineering and excavation services, and final mine reclamation work took place in fall 2021. The hazardous mine trenches were opened to determine their extent, then backfilled with the existing

mine soil that was stockpiled on site. Each opening was then compacted, and the entire ridge was recontoured. Straw wattles were installed on all slopes to reduce erosion caused by running water, and the old mine timbers were recovered, recycled and incorporated into the erosion control structures. Finally, the reclaimed areas were reseeded with a mix of native seed including Gardner saltbush, rubber rabbitbrush, Wyoming big sagebrush, bottlebrush squirreltail, Indian ricegrass and fringed sage, among other species. BLM and the state of Wyoming will monitor the reclamation project over the next several years to ensure the work has been successful. For more information, contact Gretchen Hurley at the BLM Cody Field Office at 307-578-5900.

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WINTER continued from page 22 Wilke show supplementing at a higher rate – or not at all – may be a more economical choice for producers than middle-of-the-road supplementation. Supplementation studies Wilke conducted a study evaluating 450pound steers supplemented with zero, 1.1, 2.3 or 3.4 pounds of dried distillers’ grains (DDGS) on a dry matter basis while grazing dormant native range. The calves gained 0.60, 1.06, 1.41 and 1.72 pounds per day, respectively. Then, calves were introduced to a higher quality forage to graze, simulating green-up of pastures in the spring. “Calves that were not supplemented on the range compensated 100 percent at the end of wheat pasture grazing and gained the same as calves who were only supplemented 1.1 pounds per day,” Wilke shares. “However, those non-supplemented calves only compensated 38 percent and 46 percent compared with the two higher levels of supplementation. Those calves maintained a weight advantage of 653 and 656 pounds, respectively.” In this situation, Wilke says, the supplement cost is an expensive cost for the producer who only supplements one pound per day for average daily gains (AGD). She notes she believes it is better to supplement at a higher rate of gain for a higher return on investment. The meta-analysis including six different gain studies showed similar to the UNL study, calves only supplemented to gain around 0.5 pounds per day compensated 37 percent and never caught up to their contemporaries supplemented at a higher rate. Gains translated to feedlot performance “Interestingly, in the feedlot, supplemented calves maintained an advantage over calves receiving a lower supplementation level,” Wilke notes. “The economics of the study suggest regardless of whether DDGS was priced high or low, calves supplemented at a higher rate were the most economic choice all the way through the system.” She explains calves targeted for high gains in the winter were heavier at harvest – 1,307 pounds versus 1,230 pounds – and successfully maintained their weight advantage through all three phases of production. “Research suggested a pound of supplement compared to a little over two pounds of supplement doesn’t have a great difference in terms of cost, but there is a difference in the economic advantage all the way through finishing,” Wilke says. “Even more interesting is the concept

that when supplementing, producers spend money to try to get a small amount of gain and this money is wasted.” She continues, “The calves that weren’t supplemented at all and had no additional expenses throughout the winter did just as well as the calves that were supplemented

just one pound. Producers lost money in this case, but they also left money on the table because had they supplemented more, they would have had a weight advantage throughout the system.” Genetic potential BeefWatch podcast Host and UNL Extension Educator Aaron Berger notes genetic potential of cattle has changed immensely over the last 30

to 40 years. While Wilke shares she doesn’t have results from her studies to back up this claim statistically, she agrees that producers have challenged and pushed the genetic potential of today’s U.S. cowherd through years of progress. “Over time, feeding two pounds of DDGS instead of one pound is helping calves to consume more metabolizable pro-

tein and achieve structure growth at a critical time,” she says. “This way, calves are able to gain more later in their life.” Wilke notes, now is the time for producers to reevaluate production practices of the past, compare them to current data and consider change. She encourages producers to pencil out the cost of growth to determine how much gain they can afford.

With the national cowherd shrinking in a contracting cattle cycle, Wilke and Berger believe the value of calves will be good in 2022, and producers supplementing at greater rates – no matter the cost of DDGS – may see an advantage. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

730 Females Sell 525 – Bred Commercial Heifers 150 – Bred Commercial 2 Coming 3 Year Olds

Bryan Ratzburg: (406) 937-5858 Cell: (406) 788-3272

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75 – Yearling Bulls 55 – Fall Yearling Bulls 45 – 2 Year Old Bulls

25 – 8 Year Old Registered Cows 30 – Ten Year Old Commercial Cows

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BOBCAT KLONDIKE J6

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Lot 6

Lot 5

+*20124655

+*20122211

CED +3 | BW +2.3 | WW +77 | YW +134 | MK +27 CW +62 | MB +.50 | RE +.52 | Fat +.043 | $M +67 $W +80 | $F +107 | $G +40 | $B +147 | $C +258

BOBCAT EMERLAD J74

Lot 171 - Bobcat Lass 411 #+*17853247 CED +4 | BW +2.9 | WW +63 | YW +109 | MK +26 CW +52 | MB +.65 | RE +.92 | Fat +.021 Progeny in sale sell as Lots 2, 3, 4, 12, 46 & 77

Sire lineup includes:

• Bobcat Blue Sky (*18880272) • Connealy Emerald (*19257149) • Apex Klondike (*19337906) • Circle L Gus (*17993084) • Mohnen Upstream (*19562466) • Musgrave Exclusive 316 (*18130471) • Jindra Megahit (+17731559) • SydGen Enhance (18170041) • Sterling Pacific 904 (+*19444025)

ring Free winte ull of minimum b ld o r a or two ye pril 2022: A l on any fall ti n u e lu a v 0 $400 ring free winte As always ing bulls. rl on all yea

CED +12 | BW +0 | WW +73 | YW +136 | MK +37 CW +55 | MB +.66 | RE +1.20 | Fat -.014 | $M +73 $W +90 | $F +99 | $G +60 | $B +160 | $C +281

BOBCAT EXCLUSIVE H162

Lot 11

Lot 75

*20165805

CED +9 | BW +.3 | WW +83 | YW +144 | MK +19 CW +61 | MB +.86 | RE +1.08 | Fat +.020 | $M +73 $W +80 | $F +101 | $G +65 | $B +166 | $C +288

BOBCAT BLUE SKY H168

20201844

CED +2 | BW +2.6 | WW+78 | YW +127 | MK +33 CW +53 | MB +.77 | RE +.75 | Fat +.013 | $M +88 $W +93 | $F +86 | $G +57 | $B +144 | $C +275

BOBCAT BLUE SKY H92

Lot 133

Lot 76

19840609

20122199

CED I+12 | BW I+1.3 | WW I+80 | YW I+137 | MK I+25 CW I+55 | MB I+.73 | RE I+.63 | Fat I+.025 | $M +69 $W +79 | $F +105 | $G +53 | $B +158 | $C +274

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CED +5 | BW +4.5 | WW +84 | YW +145 | MK +29 CW +70 | MB +.64 | RE +.63 | Fat +.041 | $M +79 $W +81 | $F +115 | $G +48 | $B +163 | $C +290

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RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, January 4 Market Report • 4,433 Head Sold Representative Sales Early Consignments STEERS THERMOPOLIS 5 Steer, 318#.................................. $238.00 RIVERTON 14 Steer, 361#.................................. $228.00 6 Steer, 339#.................................. $224.00 THERMOPOLIS 24 Steer, 440#.................................. $223.50 BIG PINEY 25 Steer, 455#.................................. $219.00 RIVERTON 33 Steer, 457#.................................. $218.50 LANDER 14 Steer, 465#.................................. $217.00 FARSON 14 Steer, 480#.................................. $212.50 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 52 Steer, 437#.................................. $209.00 THERMOPOLIS 41 Steer, 515#.................................. $208.00 FARSON 13 Steer, 507#.................................. $204.00 ARAPAHOE 78 Steer, 514#.................................. $202.50 SHOSHONI 43 Steer, 488#.................................. $201.00 BIG PINEY 28 Steer, 498#.................................. $197.00 RIVERTON 97 Steer, 547#.................................. $196.75 THERMOPOLIS 42 Steer, 542#.................................. $196.50 LANDER 43 Steer, 569#.................................. $195.25 RIVERTON 8 Steer, 558#.................................. $195.00 SHOSHONI 28 Steer, 583#.................................. $189.00 FARSON 52 Steer, 600#.................................. $187.00 RIVERTON 26 Steer, 588#.................................. $182.00 FARSON 40 Steer, 612#.................................. $181.75 RIVERTON 96 Steer, 584#.................................. $181.00 50 Steer, 631#.................................. $180.00 ARAPAHOE 131 Steer, 620#.................................. $179.00 RIVERTON 128 Steer, 640#.................................. $177.25 17 Steer, 613#.................................. $175.50 LANDER 21 Steer, 674#.................................. $175.00 FARSON 56 Steer, 693#.................................. $172.85 RIVERTON 201 Steer, 651#.................................. $170.00 SHOSHONI 49 Steer, 684#.................................. $168.00 RIVERTON 12 Steer, 705#.................................. $166.50 213 Steer, 713#.................................. $165.75 22 Steer, 722#.................................. $162.50 SHOSHONI 32 Steer, 708#.................................. $161.00 ARAPAHOE 35 Steer, 741#.................................. $157.50 HEIFERS RIVERTON 9 Heifer, 408#................................. $195.00 FARSON 17 Heifer, 423#................................. $191.50 SHOSHONI 15 Heifer, 412#................................. $190.00

RIVERTON 87 Heifer, 474#................................. $189.25 LANDER 24 Heifer, 455#................................. $188.50 KINNEAR 59 Heifer, 491#................................. $185.50 RIVERTON 24 Heifer, 484#................................. $182.00 LANDER 46 Heifer, 551#................................. $181.00 BIG PINEY 41 Heifer, 555#................................. $177.00 SHOSHONI 48 Heifer, 541#................................. $175.50 LANDER 30 Heifer, 567#................................. $175.00 FARSON 38 Heifer, 561#................................. $174.00 RIVERTON 29 Heifer, 534#................................. $170.00 SHOSHONI 26 Heifer, 591#................................. $169.00 KINNEAR 20 Heifer, 583#................................. $167.00 10 Heifer, 612#................................. $167.00 BONDURANT 52 Heifer, 624#................................. $160.75 FARSON 43 Heifer, 617#................................. $160.00 LYMAN 15 Heifer, 609#................................. $159.50 SHOSHONI 46 Heifer, 646#................................. $155.00 LANDER 13 Heifer, 670#................................. $152.00 POWELL 12 Heifer, 699#................................. $148.75 SHOSHONI 17 Heifer, 676#................................. $148.50

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON BRED HEIFERS Luke Anderson - 100 Blk Ang & AngX (F1 BWF) Bred Heifers. Bred to LBW Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. One brand, ranch raised. E Spear Ranch - 31 Blk Ang Bred Heifers. Bred to LBW Blk Ang bulls to start calving February 27th. Rec Virashield 6 & Vision 8, Safeguard & Cydectin pour on. High elevation Bred Heifers! Thad & Andrea Dockery - 12 Blk Ang Bred Heifers. Bred to Sitz Low Birthweight bulls to start calving mid April. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Scourboss & poured w/ Ivomec. John Felix - 12 Blk Ang Bred Heifers 1000-1050#. Bred to LBW Blk Ang bulls to start calving March. Angel Angus - 11 Blk Ang Bred Heifers 1,000#. Bred to Stevenson Angus LBW Bulls to start calving March 15th. Rec Virashield 6 VL5 & poured this Fall @ Preg Check. Fancy, gentle, one iron Heifers! Schauer Cattle - 8 Blk Bred Heifers. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to calve April/May. Rec’d shots and poured this fall. Running at 7500’. Brian Neely - 2 Blk Ang Bred Heifers. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve in February. BRED COWS Luke Anderson - 260 Blk Ang & AngX (F1 BWF) Bred Cows (Approx 225 SM & SS, 35 ST). Bred to Registered Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. One brand, ranch raised. High desert cows! Lyman Clark - 200 Blk Ang & AngX Young Bred Cows (Predominately 3 & 4 Yr Olds). Bred to Blk Leachman Stabilizer bulls to start calving March 1st. Sold calves 9/21/21

averaged 500 lbs. Young, high elevation cows loaded with genetics! DT Ranch - 80 Blk Ang ST Bred Cows. Bred to powerful Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 1st. High desert, ranch raised. Stout! Walker Ranch - 75 Blk Ang & AngX 8-10 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang & Hereford bulls to start calving March 20th. Spring vacc program of 8-way & Bovishield. Ranch raised, good calf raising cows! Dockery Ranch - 48 Blk Ang 3-5 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Sitz & Redland Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 10th. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Scourboss & poured w/ Ivomec. High desert cows! Z/C Livestock - 38 Blk Ang & AngX 3-9 Bred Cows. Bred to powerful Blk Angus Bulls to calve March/April. Run on high desert, high elevation range. Good cows out of a good program. Partial herd dispersion. Double Diamond Red Angus - 36 Red Angus 4-6 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Red Angus & Charolais bull to calve April 1st for 60 days. Majority of cows are AI sired. High elevation, stout! Fancy Red Ang cows! Woolery Ranch - 30 Blk Ang 8-10 Year Old Bred Cows. Bred to powerful Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 1st. High elevation. Frank Ranch - 20 Blk Ang 3 & 4 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to SO Cattle Co Blk Ang bulls calve May/June. 5 Young Blk Ang Bred Cows. Bred to SO Cattle Co Blk Ang bulls to start calving Feb 1st. Ryan Hedges - 20 Mixed Age Blk Ang & AngX Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 1st. Comp vaccination & poured. High elevation. E Spear Ranch - 17 Blk Ang ST Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to start calving February 27th. Rec Virashield 6 & Vision 8, Safeguard & Cydectin pour on. High elevation! Boone Snidecor - 10 Blk 5-7 yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to start calving April. 5 Blk Bred ST Cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to start calving April. Hancock Livestock - 10 Mixed Age Blk Ang Bred Cows. Bred to Hancock Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. Lifetime vaccination program & complete mineral. Selling as registered Cows. Registration papers available at cost. High quality! Brian Neely - 6 Blk Ang 4-7 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls to calve Feb/March. Last years calves averaged 710# in November. Fancy! Schauer Cattle - 5 Blk Bred 3-4 yr old cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to calve April/May. Rec’d shots and poured this fall. Running at 7500’. Dillon Hedges - 5 Hereford & HerefordX 3-5 Year old Bred cows. Bred to Hereford & Hogg SimAng bulls to start calving March 1st. Comp vaccination program & poured. High elevation. Calves averaged 700 lbs. (11/9). Partial dispersion. Cows can be registered. Fancy, high quality! Bob Britain - 5 Blk Bred Cows (3- 4 Yr olds, 2 ST). Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. WEIGH UPS Boone Snidecor - 1 load opens Dustin Eaton - 1 load opens

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 WEANED CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • CALVES @ 10:30 AM YEARLINGS KD Cattle - 60 Blk Open Yearling Hfrs 700-775# CALVES Dustin Eaton - 450 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Received Nasalgen & Vision 8 at Branding; Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/ Somnus & poured w/ Cleanup @ Weaning. Weaned 12/1. Hay fed & mineral program. No implants. High desert. Fancy! Fleur de Lis Cattle Co - 340 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 550-650# 40 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 550-650#. Rec Pyramid 5 +

Presponse, 7-way & Dectomax injectable. Long time weaned. Bunk broke. Conditioned for grass! High quality! Ruby Ranch - 320 Blk Ang/AngX Hfrs 450-550#. 30 Blk Ang/AngX Strs 400-450#. Rec C & D @ Birth; Vista Once SQ & 7-way @ Branding. Rec Vista Once SQ, Once PMH IN & poured @weaning (11/1). Sired by Lucky 7 & Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. Reputation, high desert! Green! Chuck & Tracy Martin - 250 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once & 7 way w/Somnus @ branding & weaning. Weaned 90+ days. Poured this fall. Bunk broke, on hay & silage, mineral program & no implants. Sired by Sim/Ang & Lucky 7 Angus Bulls. Mark & Amanda Huffstetler - 200 Blk Ang Strs 550-650#. Rec Nasalgen & 7-way @ Branding; Vista Once, 7-way w/ Somnus @ Weaning. 90 days weaned. Hay fed & bunk broke. 100% Blk Ang sired. Green, high elevation!!! Horton Land & Livestock - 90 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 675#. 50 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 600#. Rec Pyramid 5 w/ Presponse & 7 way w/Somnus @ branding & weaning & poured (11-1). Weaned 90 days. Sired by Paint Rock Black Angus bulls. Been on hay & silage, no implants, Choice feeder calves!! Dale & Amy Hamilton - 90 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 600-650#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen, Safeguard & Cleanup. Weaned 11/7. Hay & silage ration. Conditioned for grass. One brand, one raising! Fancy, high desert heifers! Tim & Anna Rodewald- 85 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500650#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, 7-way w/Somnus, Safe-Guard Dewormer & Clean-Up Pour-On. Weaned 120 days. Knife cut. Bunk broke. Fancy! Frank Ranch - 70 Blk Ang Strs 600-650#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 7-way w/ Somnus @ Branding & Weaning. Weaned 10/15 & received Safeguard & Cleanup. Sired by SO Cattle Co Blk Ang bulls. High elevation, one brand, reputation! Abernathy Ranch - 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500550#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse & 8-way @ Branding & Weaning. 75 days weaned. High desert. Jim Yoder - 45 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen & poured. 45 day wean on hay & pasture. Darwin Griebel - 30 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Vista Once & 7-way @ Branding & Precon. Weaned 45 days out on pasture. Hay fed. High desert. Brodie Livestock - 30 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 650-700#. Rec Vista 5 SQ, 8 way & poured @ weaning 11/1. Hay fed. Lucky 7 & Diamond Peak Blk Ang sired. High elevation. Mike Federer - 17 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 600#. Comp vacc. Long time weaned. Tony & Cindy Spriggs - 15 Blk Ang Strs 700-750#. Comp vacc @ Branding & Weaning. Wormed w/ Safeguard & Cleanup (10/15). Sired by Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. Hay fed.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1 FEEDER SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON

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

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