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Volume 32 Number 37 • January 9, 2021

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A Look Inside A UW graduate returns to the university as the Rochelle Endowed Chair in the Department of Animal Science............ ...................................... Page 5 Jeremiah Vardiman provides the latest on herbicide resistance research at the University of Wyoming................. Page 11

Producers gain benefit from funding packages A $900 billion COVID19 relief bill and $1.4 trillion government funding package was passed after a 359-53 vote in the House and a 92-6 vote in the Senate and was signed into law by President Trump on Dec. 27. National

Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane and Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck explain the benefits of the coronavirus relief bill along with the omni-

bus spending bill in the latest episode of NCBA’s Beltway Beef podcast. The bills The coronavirus relief bill and the government spending bill are two different pieces of the deal, says Lane.

“The stimulus bill is targeted to give relief to those hurting from COVID-19, whether it is business or individuals, and the omnibus is the regular government spending bill,” Beck explains. “I Please see BILL on page 19

2021 retail food prices are projected after market volatility in 2020............................ Page 13 Lee Pitts shares about videoing photogenic cattle for sales........ .................................... Page 19

Quick Bits SWE Update Wyoming’s snowpack or snow water equivalent (SWE) as of Jan. 4 is 78% of median with highs of 106% in the Yellowstone Basin and lows of 10% in the South Platte Basin. The state median average was 111% in 2020 and 91% in 2019. The statewide SWE percent of average is currently 74%, compared to 105% in 2020 and 86% in 2019.

2021 PROJECTIONS 2020 was a year of significant price fluctuations, and there is no doubt the beef cattle market took quite the rollercoaster ride. Despite this, many industry experts believe markets for both cattle and beef will fall back to near-normal levels in 2021. Cattle market 2020 report Disruptions in feedlot dynamics made for a year of ups and downs in the fed cattle markets. According to Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel, monthly feedlot placements have varied from down 23 percent

Experts provide beef and cattle market projections for the new year

year-over-year in March to 11 percent higher year-overyear in July and back down to 11 percent below one year ago in October. From January to November, total placements were down 4.4 percent year-over-year, and for the last half of this timeframe, placements were 0.5 percent above the same period last year. Despite the highs and lows in the fed cattle market this past year, Peel believes cattle moving through feedlots will be more consistent through 2021. Please see 2021 on page 9

CRP Signup Producers and landowners can sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, from now until Feb. 12. The program provides producers the opportunity to establish plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. For more information, visit fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/conservation-reserve-program/index.

Flower Prices According to Oil World, global sunflower production is forecasted 5.45 million metric tons lower than last year’s total due to droughtrelated yield reductions. Historically, sunflower prices fell with harvest pressure and heavy producer selling. However, prices have added $1.65 to $2.05 per hundredweight since harvest began. With production reductions, prices are expected to remain firm.

CCC Rates The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced January 2021 interest rates on Jan. 4. These rates are used for a variety of farm credit options available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency and are effective Jan. 4-31.

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2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines USDA, HHS highlight importance of lean meat in new guidelines On Dec. 29, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2020-25 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), a set of science-based recommendations on what to eat and drink to promote health, reduce risk of chronic disease and meet nutrient needs. USDA and HHS release the guidelines every five years, and for the first time, the two organizations offered guidance for individuals in different stages of life including advice for children and pregnant and lactating women. Additionally, despite a growing market of meat and dairy alternatives, USDA and HHS recognized the importance of lean meat and dairy in a healthy lifestyle. Through every stage of life In the 2020-25 DGAs, themed “Make every bite count,” USDA and HHS focus on four key recommendations. The first of these four key recommendations, and one of the most notable changes added to the 2020-25 DGAs, is to follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. According to USDA and HHS, “Be it infancy, toddlerhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy, lactation or older adulthood, it is Please see DIET on page 12

Environmental litigation halted Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) announced on Dec. 28 a legal win for farming and ranching communities. In the case, Center for Biological Diversity v. Bernhardt, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) was attempting to gain power over federally-managed and private lands to influence threatened and endangered species’ recovery plans through endless litigation. In the case, CBD sought to challenge the recovery plan for grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states as well as ensuring the ability to sue to enforce binding recovery plans. Recovery plans, however, are designed to be flexible and adjust as circumstances evolve over time, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Currently, there are six distinct population areas in which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials determined grizzly bear populations were recovered under the Bush, Obama and Trump administrations. According to MSLF, CBD could sue at any point in a species’ recovery process to force a strict plan, practically putting roadblocks in the way of U.S. Fish and Wildlife in declaring any species to be recovered and drawing out the process of species recovery for years on end. Previously, CBD directly challenged the authority of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to manage grizzly bear population recovery and succeeded in the case Crow Indian Tribe v. United States, ultimately overturning the rule and convincing a federal judge to order grizzlies in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem be replaced on the Please see MSLF on page 9

UW researches brucellosis vaccines Brucellosis is a bacterial disease known to cause elk, bison and cattle to abort their fetuses with abortions associated with higher risk of transmission. While most of the U.S. is free of bovine brucellosis, the disease is endemic in bison and elk in the Greater Yellowstone Area, occasionally spilling over to cattle herds in northwestern Wyoming and adjoining parts of Idaho and Montana. Researchers at the University of Wyoming (UW) have been working to eradicate brucellosis for over 15 years. Brucella vaccines According to UW scientists studying the disease, the brucellosis vaccination has

been an integral part of eradicating the disease from domestic cattle populations. “While vaccination of cattle with Brucella abortus strain RB51 does reduce abortions, it does not necessarily prevent infection,” states an article written by UW Associate Professor in Veterinary Sciences Gerry Andrews and Brucellosis Research Coordinator Bruce Hoar. “Also, currently available vaccines are not appropriate for use in bison or elk.” While UW researchers have applied modern methods with the goal of producing a vaccine which protects more than one species of potential hosts of the disease,

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They Finally Got It Right The months of developing, discussing, writing and outreach are completed for the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. We’ve long awaited the results as in the past, the meat industry – especially beef – did not hold favorable light From the in the guidelines. Publisher This time beef and lamb didn’t do Dennis Sun as bad as U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services recognized lean meats, especially lean beef, was a part of the approved foods. This change just didn’t happen, it took a lot of work. After the 2015 Dietary Guidelines came out, beef was really kicked around and in essence, kicked off the food plate. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) took note of the kicking and a couple of years ago decided to really get involved with the 2020-25 Dietary Guideline’s committees to make sure what happened in 2015, didn’t happen in 2020. They were successful. Working as a contractor to the beef councils, NCBA got involved with good beef data and presented the information to the committees. They explained how lean beef was a great protein source, as well as a great source of vitamins and minerals, and eating lean beef was healthy and nutritious. NCBA also showed how there are around 30 lean cuts in a beef carcass. While there is no one-size-fits-all diet, NCBA President Marty Smith said, “Beef is one of America’s favorite foods, and science consistently shows lean beef can be the cornerstone in a variety of healthy diets. Now more than ever, the key to proper nutrition is giving people practical and realistic advice, to help create balanced diets that work for them, featuring foods they love – like beef – which pairs perfectly with other nutrient-rich foods.” The NCBA press release said the Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasized the importance of making every bite count by choosing nutrient-rich foods most often which is easy to do with beef. No other protein food delivers the same nutrient-rich package as beef in about 170 calories, on average per three-ounce serving of cooked beef. Beef is a good source of 10 essential nutrients including high-quality protein, iron, zinc and choline in more than 30 lean cuts. The guidelines also recommended beef for pregnant and lactating mothers. The guidelines also give advice on children from infancy to two years old, something as I understand, hasn’t been done in the past. It has been proven children who develop bad eating habits usually keep them through their lifetime. Children of ages nine through 18 have the least healthy eating habits of any age, so there is good reason to get kids off to a good start. Besides telling the story of how nutritious beef is, NBCA is also telling the story on cattle and the environment. As many know, there are a number of people out there saying we should get rid of cattle as they harm the environment. We know it is not true, and the facts prove us right. We just have to tell the story, and NCBA is doing just that. We applaud them for their good work. Everyone should read these dietary guidelines, first to see how our own families can improve our eating habits, and second to show how others can improve their eating habits by eating beef. Producers have an opportunity with COVID-19 and everyone cooking at home now. The fact is most everyone likes beef, so let’s tell the story. We have the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines to back us up. “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.”

GUEST OPINIONS Courage: The “C” Word For 2020 By Todd Fornstrom 2020: The year of the “C” word that millions of people think – COVID-19. However, I believe the more fitting word is courage. The ability of being courageous and working hard during a time of unknowing is why I think it represents 2020 in my world. For this matter, perseverance, independence, responsibility, persistence, opportunity and long term are the words I think represent 2020 in my world. It’s amazing how optimistic farmers and ranchers are in general. The frame of mind will always have more influence on outcome

than almost any other factor. These past nine months are a great example of the resilience of people in agriculture. Farmers and ranchers didn’t necessarily think of themselves as “essential” in the way we had it assigned to us, but more along the lines of home-grown food is always better than food from afar. By the way, our livestock and crops already let us know we are essential. Without us, Bessie the milk cow is not a happy camper because she doesn’t take weekends, vacations or pandemics off.

In the world today, people think in terms of days, hours, seconds and even nanoseconds. We in agriculture have come along with this technology, but we still think in terms of growing seasons, years and life cycles. Some crop rotations last as long as 10 years and developing blood lines can take longer than that. The importance of a strong mindset coupled with a robust support system is most important for mental health. It’s not a profession for the weak of heart, but it is one of the most rewarding. Farmers and ranchers

are looking up and looking to the future. Optimism has to be the middle name of anybody who farms or ranches. Right now, it feels like we are coming out of a long, cold winter and hopefully the spring skies are on their way. These are the characteristics drawing me to Farm Bureau and its members. Come rain or shine, Farm Bureau will be here to develop policy and stand up for agriculture. Todd Fornstrom is the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation president. He can be reached at tfornstrom@ wyfb.org. fcsamerica.com

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NEWS BRIEFS Health orders updated

Gov. Mark Gordon has announced a return to normal operating hours for bars and restaurants, praising the response by Wyoming residents resulting in a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations around the state. Effective Jan. 9, updated health orders permit bars and restaurants to resume onsite consumption from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The updated orders also allow gyms to increase the number of participants in group fitness classes from 10 to 25. “Thank you to the people of Wyoming who recognized the strain on their hospitals and health care workers and acted accordingly,” Gordon said. “I also want to express my gratitude to those businesses that adapted to these temporary measures. These have not been easy times for anyone. We are not out of the woods yet, but continued personal safety measures while the vaccine is being distributed will enable our state’s schools and businesses to continue to remain open.” The Wyoming Department of Health will continue to evaluate metrics as the state emerges from the holiday season. Counties can still opt out of the requirements if local conditions move to safer levels in accordance with White House metrics. On Dec. 30, Wyoming hospitals were reporting 113 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, down from a peak of 247 on Nov. 30. However, the state reported 223 COVID-19 deaths in December, the highest number since the pandemic began in March. Wyoming has also begun distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, utilizing a phased approach due to limited initial vaccine availability. The updated health orders, valid from Jan. 9-25, along with additional information on Wyoming’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, can be found at covid19.wyo.gov.

CNP Educator honored A Platte County Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) Educator has been recognized for her positive attitude, mentorship and community partnership and has received the Linda Melcher Award from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension. Mary Evans started a community garden, developed a weekend food bag program, helped pilot the Real Kids, Real Skills, Real Meals curriculum for middle school students and provided direct education to the Wyoming Cowboy Academy. CNP is administered through UW Extension and is a cooking and nutrition program serving families and individuals with limited resources in Wyoming. The award is named in honor of the past CNP Director who developed the Cent$ible Nutrition Program in Wyoming. The award goes to an Educator who embodies the spirit and essence of CNP. Evans was able to create online instruction during COVID-19 and made herself available to other Educators and clients. A coworker shared Evans is passionate about her duties to make healthy living the easy choice for all in the community and takes great pride in her work.

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Disaster areas designated Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated three Wyoming counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Crook, Lincoln and Sublette counties who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. Wyoming producers in Campbell, Fremont, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta and Weston counties are also eligible to apply for emergency loans. Other counties eligible are Bear Lake, Bonneville and Caribou counties in Idaho, Carter and Powder River counties in Montana, Butte and Lawrence counties in South Dakota and Rich County, Utah. The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is Aug. 17, 2021. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. Producers may contact their local USDA service center for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is available online at farmers.gov/ recover.

Slaughter report released The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released highlights from the Livestock Slaughter report Dec. 23. Commercial red meat production for the U.S. totaled 4.68 billion pounds in November, down one percent from the 4.74 billion pounds produced in November 2019. Beef production, at 2.26 billion pounds, was one percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.7 million head, down three percent from November 2019. The average live weight was up 13 pounds from the previous year at 1,388 pounds. Veal production totaled 4.8 million pounds, 20 percent below November a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 35,000 head, down 25 percent from November 2019. The average live weight was up 14 pounds from last year, at 241 pounds. Pork production totaled 2.41 billion pounds, down one percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 11 million head, down three percent from November 2019. The average live weight was up six pounds from the previous year, at 294 pounds. Lamb and mutton production, at 10.6 million pounds, was down six percent from November 2019. Sheep slaughter totaled 180,400 head, slightly below last year. The average live weight was 118 pounds, down seven pounds from November a year ago. January to November 2020 commercial red meat production was 50.8 billion pounds, up one percent from 2019. Accumulated beef production was down slightly from last year, veal was down 14 percent, pork was up two percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down eight percent. For a full copy of the Livestock Slaughter report, visit nass. usda.gov. For state specific questions, contact Rhonda Brandt at 800-892-1660.

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NEWS BRIEFS Poster contest hosted

Wyoming State Forestry Division and Wyoming Project Learning Tree (WYPLT) are teaming up again this year to hold the annual Wyoming State Arbor Day Poster Contest. This year, Wyoming will celebrate its 133rd Arbor Day. The contest is open to all Wyoming fourth and fifth grade students, including home-schooled, private and public students. Students are invited to create a poster no larger than 14 by 18 inches in size depicting the theme, “Trees: That’s WY.” Contest deadline is March 24. Please see the WYPLT website wyomingplt.org for all contest rules or contact State Program Coordinator Jessica Halverson at 307-283-2954 or jessica.halverson1@gmail.com for more information.

Condition report released

Governor welcomes new staff On Jan. 4, Gov. Mark Gordon announced the addition of a new staff member, Olivia Sanchez, who has joined his office as scheduler. Sanchez comes to the Gordon administration from the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, where she has served as director of Communications, Publications and Program since 2018. She previously worked as Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator at the Laramie County Fair. A native of Burns, Sanchez earned her Bachelor of Arts in social science from the University of Wyoming. She served as Student Senate president at Eastern Wyoming College, where she earned her Associate of Arts degree.

FOURTH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE January 23, 2021 • 1 p.m. Buffalo Livestock Auction

Selling 57 Yearling Angus Bulls and 13 Yearling Commercial Angus Replacement Heifers along with one donation heifer.

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Lot 1 LGR Bravo 0077 • 2/22/20 • AAA# 19741390

CED: +10 BW: +1.6 WW: +68 YW: +124 M: +27 SC: +.82 Doc: +14 CW: +42 Marb: +.16 RE: +.85 $W: +72 $M: +63 $C: +207

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CED: +2 BW: +1.4 WW: +67 YW: +120 M: +20 SC: +1.38 Doc: +19 CW: +41 Marb: -.18 RE: +.66 $W: +64 $M: +55 $C: +172

Nominations open The Wyoming Bean Commission is accepting nominations for the following positions – two grower members and one handler member. The grower positions may be filled by any Wyoming resident who has grown, or caused to be grown, including an owner and tenant jointly or a partnership, association, corporation, cooperative, trust, sharecropper or any other business unit, device or arrangement, dry edible beans on one acre or more in Wyoming for the past two years and paying the dry bean assessment on the same. The handler position may be filled by any person, no matter where they are located, who is engaged in the buying, selling, shipping or distribution of dry beans grown in Wyoming, which he/she has purchased or acquired from a grower or which he/she is shipping on behalf of a grower. Those interested in nominating themselves or someone else for one of the open positions as listed above please do so by sending a written request, no later than Jan. 31, to Wyoming Bean Commission, 2219 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002. For more information on the Wyoming Bean Commission, visit agriculture.wy.gov/divisions/ts/wyomingbean-commission.

FONSI issued Wildlife Services, a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a Decision and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) entitled “Predator Damage and Conflict Management in Wyoming”. A pre-decision EA was issued for public comment in July 2020. The Proposed Action is to implement an integrated approach using a variety of methods to reduce predator damage to agricultural resources, property, human health and safety and natural resources. The EA analyzes issues and potential environmental effects of the proposal and alternatives. Based on the analysis contained in the EA, Wildlife Services has decided to implement the Proposed Action as described in the EA and has concluded it will not have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. The FONSI and Decision were signed on Dec. 23.

Summit goes virtual

Lot 18 LGR Renown 0015 • 2/14/20 • AAA# 19741331

Wyoming’s drought conditions held fast for the month of December, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System’s report released Dec. 31, 2020, the amount of land rated abnormally dry, moderately dry, severely dry and extremely dry were 8.3 percent, 33.2 percent, 28.4 percent and 25.4 percent, respectively. A small portion of the state was experiencing exceptional drought conditions at 0.4 percent. Producers are hoping for sufficient spring moisture given the current lack of precipitation. Snow was on the ground in areas of the southwest, but totals were below normal. Dryness persisted in east-central portions of the state according to one reporter, with below normal snowpack. Hay and roughage supplies for Wyoming were rated 18 percent very short, 21 percent short, 60 percent adequate and one percent surplus compared to 11 percent very short, 21 percent short, 66 percent adequate and two percent surplus in November. Stock water supplies across Wyoming were rated 15 percent very short, 14 percent short and 71 percent adequate compared to 15 percent very short, 32 percent short and 53 percent adequate last month. Range and pasture conditions were rated at 23 percent very poor, 24 percent poor, 41 percent fair and 12 percent good. Winter wheat was rated five percent very poor, nine percent poor, 71 percent fair, 10 percent good and five percent excellent.

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The 2021 Rangeland Summit will feature four afternoons of online speakers sharing high-tech and low-tech solutions for rangeland management. The event, to be held Jan. 26-29, will be held virtually this year because of coronavirus-related restrictions on public gatherings. Sessions will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, and speakers will include Extension experts from California, Montana and Utah, rangeland organization representatives from throughout the West and a virtual fencing expert from Australia. The summit enables ranchers, land managers, agency officials and conservationists to report on cooperative conservation and research efforts benefitting rangelands. The summit is hosted by the California Rangeland Conservation Coalition and University of California Cooperative Extension. Registration for all four days is $75. One-day registration is available for $25 each day. Additionally, the summit is offering special student discounts at $15 per session or $40 for the conference. For more information, visit my.cheddarup.com/c/rangeland-summit-2021.

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Survey shows impact of pandemic on rural mental health According to a poll by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected farmers and rural workers. In fact, more than half of those surveyed say they are experiencing more mental health challenges now than they were a year ago. The AFBF survey was conducted by Morning Consult in December 2020, polling 2,000 rural adults. The survey looked to identify the main obstacles to seeking help or treatment for a mental health concern, finding trusted sources for information about mental health, understanding the impressions of mental health in rural communities and the importance of reducing stigma surrounding mental health. Key findings The survey found three in four rural adults say mental health is very

important to them and their family. However, 51 percent of rural adults are more likely to say mental health is a major problem in urban communities compared to 37 percent in rural communities. Half of rural adults surveyed think people in their local communities attach at least a fair amount of stigma to mental health, while 44 percent think the stigma is also related to seeking counsel or treatment for mental health issues. Over 75 percent of rural adults believe it is important to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in agricultural communities. In fact, 59 percent say it is very important. The survey shares younger rural adults are more likely to be very confident in spotting warning signs of a mental health condition, com-

pared to older generations. Although, 73 percent of rural adults are at least somewhat confident they would notice signs. Cost, availability, accessibility, stigma and embarrassment are all barriers to seeking help, the survey says. Rural adults are most likely to trust their primary care doctor for information on mental health, followed by family members and faith-based counselors. Additionally, more than two-thirds of adults share they would be comfortable talking to their primary care doctor, closely followed by therapists or counselors, family members and close friends. Compared to a similar survey in 2019, the percent of those who would be very comfortable talking to a therapist or counselor increased eight percent, while the percent of

those who would be comfortable talking to a support group decreased 19 percent. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people differently – 53 percent say the pandemic has impacted their mental health at least some, while 44 percent say their mental health hasn’t been impacted much at all. Although, 66 percent of farmers and farm workers say COVID-19 has impacted them. Increasing eight percent from the 2019 survey, 45 percent of rural adults say stress and mental health have become more of a problem in their communities in the past year. Financial issues, fear of losing the farm, an uncertain future and the state of the farm economy are the top issues those surveyed say impact mental health greatly. While more than half

“The pandemic added a mountain of stress to an already difficult year for farmers and they need to know sometimes it’s OK not to be OK, people care and there’s help and hope,” – Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation of rural adults and farm workers say they are personally experiencing more mental health challenges this year, only one-third have sought counsel or care. Support “My takeaway from this survey is the need for support is real, and we must not allow lack of access or a ‘too tough to need help’ mentality to stand in the way,” says AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We are stepping up our efforts through our Farm State of Mind campaign, encouraging conversations about stress and mental health and providing free training and resources for farm and

ranch families and rural communities.” “The pandemic added a mountain of stress to an already difficult year for farmers and they need to know sometimes it’s OK not to be OK, people care and there’s help and hope,” he continues. AFBF is hosting a session during the 2021 Virtual Convention titled Farm State of Mind – Responding to the Challenges of Rural Mental Health on Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

UW graduate returns as Rochelle Chair in animal science A Washington State University (WSU) professor who received his PhD at the University of Wyoming (UW) has returned as the Rochelle Endowed Chair in the Department of Animal Science. On Jan. 4, James Pru began in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “We are thrilled to have a scientist of Professor Pru’s caliber join the department,” said Bledar Bisha, associate professor and interim head of the Animal Science Department. “He has the expertise and temperament required to allow him to become a leader in

research and teaching at UW.” The Rochelle Chair was established in 1992 by university benefactors Curt and Marian Rochelle to attract and retain nationally and internationally recognized scholars and teachers who enhance the university’s reputation, research earnings and student recruitment. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean Barbara Rasco said Pru joining Professor Brenda Alexander and Assistant Professor Jeremy Block in animal science will enhance the department’s reproductive physiology research

efforts. “His work is significant – addressing fertility and pregnancy outcomes using molecular methods important for both people and animal agriculture,” said Rasco. Prior to returning to UW, Pru had a split appointment between the Agricultural Research Center and academic programs at WSU in Pullman, Wash. He also served as associate director at WSU’s Center for Reproductive Biology. Pru graduated from

Northwest College in Powell in 1988 and obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1991 and master’s degree in 1993 in zoology and physiology. He also received a PhD in reproductive biology in 2000, all at UW. He was a post-doctoral fellow in molecular reproductive biology at the Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston until 2003. Pru served as an assistant professor in the

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at Harvard Medical School from 2007 to 2009 and then joined WSU as an assistant professor. He was promoted to associate professor in 2011 and full professor in 2017. Bisha said Pru plans to conduct research leading to reduced production costs by enhancing reproductive efficiency in livestock, development of strategies to mitigate spontaneous recurrent miscarriages, both in women and

domestic animals, endometriosis and endometrial cancer in women or intrauterine growth restriction in both bovine and human pregnancies. “Based on his record, I am certain he is capable of working collaboratively with faculty within the department and university-wide,” said Bisha. This article was written by UW Extension Senior Editor Dr. Steve Miller and is courtesy of the University of Wyoming. Miller can be reached at slmiller@uwyo.edu.

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Bunk Broke, On a Mix of Oat Hay/Grass/Alfalfa Hay, Branding & Booster Shots WEANED CALVES Cobb Cattle Co. 410 Blk/Bwf Strs, 540-650#, Weaned 60 days, Hay Fed supplemented with Tubs, Branding & Precond Shots, Home Raised, High Elevation LD Ranch 400 Blk Strs, 400-650#, Weaned a long time, Running out on grass supplemented with a Light Grower Ration, Bunk Broke, 3 Rounds of Shots Doug Brickman 230 Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 600#, Weaned 120 days, Been on a Grower Ration, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots, No Implants Dan Mahoney 190 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 425-525#, Weaned 75 days, Running out on pasture, Branding & Weaning Shots Ken Fackrell 190 Blk/Bwf Strs, 500-550#, Weaned 60 days, Been on Long Stem Hay, Branding & Precond Shots, John Riehle 185 Blk Hfrs, 450-525#, Branding & Precond Shots, Weaned 60+ days, Running on pasture, Supplemented with hay and licktubs King Ranch/Mark Eisele 174 Mostly Red/Blk Strs, 625-650#, Weaned since Mid-October, Running out, All Natural, Birth, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots Von Forell Ranch 180 Red Angus Strs, 550-650#, Weaned a long time, Running out on Meadows, Bunk Broke, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots Ryan Walker 154 Fancy to Choice set of Blk/Bwf few Char Strs & Hfrs, 550-825#, Weaned end of Sept., Branding & Precond Shots, No Replacements Kept Slash 3 Livestock 150 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Complete Vac Program, Weaned a long time, Running out, Supplemented with light grower ration Jeb Hanson 121 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned Early Nov., Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, Branding & Precond Shots Lazy Y Cattle Co. 120 Blk few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned 120 days, Been on a Grower Ration, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots James Jankovsky 115 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 600-650#, Weaned since Nov. 5, Running out, Bunk Broke, Started on a Grower Ration, Branding Shots Wood Livestock 115 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 575-650#, Branding & Precond Shots, Weaned 90+ days, All Natural, Third party Aged and Sourced, EID tagged Bruchez & Sons LLC 110 Blk few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 425-625#, Weaned since Nov. 1, Grass Hay, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots, No Implants, High Elevation CE Producers 110 Angus-x Strs & Hfrs, 490-600#, Weaned Dec. 1, Bunk Broke, Branding Shots Leonard Seeley 105 Blk Angus Strs, 525-600#, Branding Shots, Weaned November 13th, Hay fed & Cake broke McNees Livestock 100 Blk/Bwf/Red/Rwf/Hereford Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Weaned 40 days, Hay Fed, Lick Tubs, Branding & Weaning Shots Kal Herring 100 Blk Hfrs, 475-500#, Weaned 75 days, Hay Fed, Branding & Precond Shots, High Elevation Kurt Bastian & Travis Romas 90 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned 75+ days, Bunk Broke, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots Randy Call 85 Angus-x Strs & Hfrs, 575-650#, Weaned 80 days, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots Gary, Ethan & Tyler Aschenbrenner 80 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 750#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, On a Light Grower Ration, Branding & Precond Shots Gib Bell 75 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned 100+ days, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots Wade McPhearson 73 Blk/Bwf Sim/Angus-x Strs & Hfrs, 500-650#, Weaned, Running out, Branding & Precond Shots Berry Family Trust 73 Blk/Bwf Strs, 75-700#, Weaned since Oct., Bunk Broke, Hay Fed, Brand & Precond Shots Nathan Painter 52 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 450-750#, Weaned 90 days, Hay Fed, Beet Pulp, No Corn, Branding, Weaning & Booster Shots Larry Chamberlain 50 Blk/Bwf Strs, 600#, Weaned 70 days, Running out, Bunk Broke, No Implants, Branding & Precond Shots, Age & Source Verified Raymond Jones 49 Mostly Blk few Red Heifers, 575-600#, Weaned 90 days, Running out, Branding & Precond Shots M & M Cattle Co. 47 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 450-475#, Weaned since Sept. 1, Running out on Meadows supplement with Oat Hay, Branding & Precond Shots Bret & Kristi Hodsden 45 Blk/Bwf few Rd/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned 90 days, Bunk Broke, Brand & Precond Shots Ron Barrett 34 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Weaned since Nov. 8, Hay Fed Only, Branding Shots, All Natural Heart Bent Arrow/Elmer Beaver 30 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Weaned 60+ days, Bunk Broke, 2 Rounds of Shots Bob & Sharon Cardwell 23 Angus/Angus-x Strs, 520#, Weaned 55 days, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots Vaughn Smith 7 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 625-700#, 3 Rounds of Shots, Weaned 70 days, On hay, Banded, No implants CALVES Powd and Mary Ann Boles 120 Blk Angus few Char-x Strs & Hfrs, 400-550#, Branding & Precond Shots, High Elevation Cross C Ranch 90 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Branding Shots Foosco 40 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 400#, Branding Shots

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 - ALL CLASSES MONDAY, JANUARY 18 - BRED COW SPECIAL COMPLETE OR PARTIAL DISPERSALS Gittaway Ranch 135 Blk Angus Hfrs (Shoshone Influenced), 975#, Complete Dispersal, Bred to Reyes Angus, Redland Angus and Shoshone Angus Bulls, CF: March/April (bulls turn in June 6, bulls pulled Aug. 10), Nice set of gentle Heifers Wilson Ranch/Britt Wilson 58 Blk Angus Cows, Complete Dispersal, SM-ST, Bred to Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March 10 to May 15 (Bulls turn in June 5 to Aug. 10), Shots: Vira Shield 4+VL5, Poured in the Spring and Fall, Full Mineral nd Loomix Programs BRED HEIFERS Rafter S/Gib Smith 16 Blk Hfrs, Bred to Sim/Angus Altenberg Bulls, CF: March/April, Shots: Vira Shield 6+VL5, Poured this Fall BRED COWS Matt Weber 90 Blk Cows, SM-SS, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: April/May, Full Vac. Program, Poured Pending 80 Mx Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Low Birth Wt, High Profit Leachman Stabilizer Bulls (Leachman Sires have been PAP tested and tesed below 38 and have a PAP EPD of at least -2.00), CF: May/June, High Elevation (7500-9000’) Bob Barr 75 Blk Cows, SS-ST, Bred to SimAngus Bulls or Hereford Bulls, CF: March/April, Shots: Trivid 5L, Staybred, Poured Tim Reimler 50 Blk Cows, ST, Bred to Sitz Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April 10 for 45 days Booth Family Angus 38 Blk Cows, 4 yr olds to ST, Bred to Reg. Blk Angus Bulls, CF: Feb. 1, Complete Vac Program, Home Raised David & Cori Sherrod 28 Red Angus Cows, 3 yr olds to Running Ages, Bred to Schuler Red Angus Bulls, CF: Feb. 20 for 70 days, Spring Shots: Bovi Shield Gold FP5 VL5 HB, Fall Shots: Guardian, SafeGuard, Poured, Complete Mineral Program, Running out on Cornstalks, Home Raised

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VACCINE continued from page 1 scientists across the country have been working to find a solution for more that a decade. “These microorganisms have a propensity to colonize their animal hosts, survive for long periods of time and remain dormant,” Andrews and Hoar say. “The characteristic hallmark of Brucella abortus in mammals is chronic infection. The ideal pathogen would not necessarily cause disease.” “Epidemiological studies on Brucella abortus bear this out, as it has been difficult to numerically correlate pathogenic outcomes with infection in natural host populations such as cattle and/ or wild herding animals, like elk,” the article continues. UW research history Research to develop brucellosis vaccines began at UW in 2005. Scientists worked to create a vaccine which gives animals immunity by targeting virulence components or factors which evoke disease. “In a pivotal study at UW, a laboratory methodology known as in-vivoinduced antigen technology (IVIAT) successfully identified novel Brucella abortus genes expressed during infection in elk. Some of these genes were also found to be common to brucello-

sis infection in cattle,” note Andrews and Hoar. The scientists also recognized long-term infection of Brucella abortus in the host animal was likely due to the animal’s suppressed immune response to the pathogen, thanks to inflammation caused by the Brucella enzyme, Mdh. In 2009, researchers tested the ability to isolate protein components of Brucella found in E. coli to use in a variety of vaccine formulations. Another study suggested using cellular components, but not complete cells, of Brucella abortus could stimulate strong immune response against the pathogen. In 2014, UW filed a patent for the continued use and development of these potential vaccines. A partnership with researchers at Colorado State University in 2016 has resulted in steps towards a potential vaccine using Brucella abortus cell components. “Variation between molecular components of the various Brucella species could lead to development of tests which differentiate between several different infections species of Brucellae,” states the article. “More importantly, these findings may contribute to increase

specificity and sensitivity of a rapid field assay for Brucella abortus under development at UW.” Vaccine alternatives Most recently, novel live vaccine platforms against brucellosis have been explored at UW, according to Andrews and Hoar. “The probiotic bacterium, lactococcus, has been examined for use as a carrier of Brucella genes to colonize the mammalian gastrointestinal tract and consequently immunize the animal host against Brucella infection. These ongoing experiments represent the potential for another alternative to the traditional live Brucella-based vaccine for cattle,” the article notes. Although brucellosis continues as a problem in the northeastern part of Wyoming and surrounding areas, researchers using gene discovery methods and nontraditional vaccine platforms have a better chance at understanding the microorganism’s biology and therefore, the end goal of multi-species vaccines and disease eradication. Information in this article was sourced from an article written by Gerry Andrews and Bruce Hoar found at uwagnews.com. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Comments on this article can be sent to roundup@wylr.net.

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OBITUARIES

Alice Louise Aschenbrenner Dunn

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Dec. 3, 1927 – Dec. 31, 2020

Geraldine “Dee Dee” Weaver March 7, 1931 – Dec. 26, 2020

Geraldine “Dee Dee” Weaver was born March 7, 1931 on the family ranch on Bear Creek north of Cheyenne, to William J. and Bertha Marsh Pence. She passed peacefully on Dec. 26, 2020 with her twin daughters, Maxine and Mourine at her side. Dee Dee grew up on the ranch, riding ponies and attending the one-room school on the family ranch. She graduated from Fort Laramie High School and the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in education. She married Adrian F. Weaver on April 11, 1953, and they had three daugh-

ters, Susan, Maxine and Mourine. Dee Dee assisted Adrian with his veterinary practice in Laramie and helped build the family ranch at Tie Siding and Fort Collins, Colo. until she and Adrian divorced in 1976. While at the ranch, Dee Dee spent lots of time with her daughters checking pastures, checking water, checking cattle and looking for arrowheads. She was a substitute teacher at the Tie Siding school and then a clerk at Cache La Poudre Junior High in LaPorte, Colo. She worked during summers for the Larimer County Extension office at the Larimer County Fair until her retirement from the Poudre School District in 1995. In 1996, Dee Dee moved to Cheyenne to live with Maxine. Dee Dee enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, looking for arrowheads and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed traveling, including trips to Jackson, WY, Santa Fe, N.M., Sedona, Ariz., Washington, D.C., Alaska and Hawaii.

Dee Dee was preceded in death by her parents William J. and Bertha Pence, her sister Mourine Teegarden and her grandson Sheldon Emerson. She is survived by her sister Maxine Wright of Laramie, her daughters Susan, Maxine and Mourine Weaver, all of Fort Collins, Colo., her granddaughter Darby (Tom) Luckey and her great-grandchildren Dottie and Emerson Luckey of Omaha, Neb. and nieces and nephews. A celebration of Dee Dee’s life will be held sometime during the spring or summer of 2021 when it is safe for the people who shared in Dee Dee’s life to gather together. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom, P.O. Box 347, Cheyenne, WY 82003 or Colorado Foundation for Agriculture, 10343 Federal Blvd., Unit J, Box 224, Westminster, CO 80260. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at VesseyFuneralService.com.

Alice Louise Aschenbrenner Dunn, 93, of Laramie passed away Dec. 31 at Spring Wind Assisted Living Community. She was born Dec. 3, 1927 in Laramie to George H. and Martha (Legault) Wille. She attended all 12 grades of school in Laramie, graduating in 1944. She attended the University of Wyoming for a short time. She was a World War II bride, marrying her high school love Walter “Buddy” Aschenbrenner on Jan. 20, 1945. They were lucky enough to have two wonderful children, Sharry and Curt. After Buddy was discharged from the Army, they continued

to live in Laramie until 1953 when they moved to Cowdrey, Colo. In 1956, they came back to Laramie and Buddy worked for the Wyoming Highway Department for 33 years. He passed away in May of 1988. Alice was active in 4-H helping her children with all of their projects and participating wherever needed. In 1989, she married William Dunn, and they enjoyed traveling with the First National Bank Heritage Club making many memorable trips with them. Alice enjoyed working puzzles and her volunteer work at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. Her family was the light of her life and she loved watching her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren at livestock and horse shows and fairs, rodeos, sporting events, etc. She is preceded in death by her parents; her special stepmother Edith Wille; her two husbands Walter (Buddy) Aschenbrenner and William Dunn and her step-sister Shirley Brown. She is survived by her

children Sharry (Glenn) Moniz of Laramie and Curt (Terry) Aschenbrenner of Cheyenne; her grandchildren Monica (Myron) Hales of Laramie, Brett (Lindsey) Moniz of Laramie, Heidi Aschenbrenner (Matthew Ley) of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Shelbie (Rob) Sherard of Cheyenne; her greatgrandchildren, Colby (Averi) Hales of Casper, Kirby Hales of Laramie and Jace and Carson Moniz of Laramie; her brothers George Wille of Steamboat Springs, Colo. and Donald Wille of Cheyenne; her stepsister Alice Gail Smith of Laramie and her two very special cousins Oleta Martin of Laramie and Loi Gibbs of Safford, Ariz. Funeral Services were held on Jan. 7 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Alice Dunn’s name towards the Albany County CowBells Scholarship Committee and/or to Hospice of Laramie.

WEAVER RANCH 36th ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

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Entomologist encourages growers to be on the lookout for wheat and alfalfa pests During an episode of Kansas State University’s (KSU) Agriculture Today podcast, dated Dec. 18, Host Eric Atkinson sat down with KSU Crop Entomologist Dr. Jeff Whitworth to discuss insect prospects during mild winter conditions. Although damage done by insects is usually minimal this time of year, Whitworth notes growers should be ready to take action against a few different species to prevent considerable damage to their crops. Winter green mites “The arthropods we get the most calls on in regards to winter wheat are winter green mites,” Whitworth explains. “Winter green mites are small – they can barely be seen with the naked eye. They have a redorange spot on their back and they have red-orange legs.” Whitworth further explains the particular insect is most active at nighttime

or on cloudy days when temperatures are around 45 to 60 degrees. He also notes winter green mites feed on the individual cells of wheat plants, creating a silvery appearance. “We have had a very mild winter this year, so we have seen more mite activity than usual. Right now it isn’t much of a problem because wheat is in dormancy anyway,” he says. “However, if spring rolls around and we still don’t have good growing conditions, coupled with a lack of moisture, the built up population of mites we are seeing now will still affect our wheat when it breaks dormancy. This will set it back considerably.” On the other hand, Whitworth notes another cold spell or a wet spring will help growers get rid of the mites. “Once our winter temperatures get back to the usual 30s and under, the mites will retreat into the

soil, and they will no longer be a problem,” he says. “Likewise, if we get good moisture, wheat will outgrow the damage and the mites will be gone.” Army cutworm While winter wheat producers keep their eyes peeled for winter green mites, Whitworth encourages alfalfa growers to do the same for army cutworms. “Last spring we had the worst army cutworm infestations I had seen in 20 years,” he states. “I have heard from several growers, they are back this year but we don’t know if they will be as big of a problem as they were last year.” Whitworth points out at this point in time army cutworm larvae are nearly onefourth of an inch long. “Right now they are too small to eat an entire leaf, so they will only eat the front or back side,” he explains. “This causes a window pane

effect. So, if growers start to notice their leaves are looking slightly transparent, they should dig around and sample for larvae.” Alfalfa weevil In addition to army cutworm, Whitworth also suggests alfalfa growers be on the look out for alfalfa weevil. “Last year we found alfalfa weevil larvae clear up until November. Weevils usually overwinter as eggs or adults, but conditions might be mild enough this year that they successfully overwinter as larvae,” Whitworth explains. With this said, Whitworth highly suggests growers get out and sample their fields. If there is a 50 percent infestation or greater, he encourages producers to consider treating their alfalfa. “However, if the weather forecast is calling for temperatures around 20 degrees or below, I recom-

KEN HAAS ANGUS

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“However, if spring rolls around and we still don’t have good growing conditions, coupled with a lack of moisture, the built up population of mites we are seeing now will still affect our wheat when it breaks dormancy. This will set it back considerably.” – Dr. Jeff Whitworth, Kansas State University mend not treating and simply letting Mother Nature help out,” he says. Hannah Bugas is the

editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Educator awarded

Strong leadership, programming, work ethic and commitment to clients has earned a southeastern Extension Educator in agriculture and horticulture the Wyoming Association of County Agriculture Agent’s Outstanding Educator Award. Brian Sebade, based in Albany County, has been working with University of Wyoming (UW) Extension since 2011. He provides leadership and educational programming for range management, plant identification, fruit trees, vegetable production, season extension, small acreage management, ATV safety, native plants and more. “No matter what initiative team, county office, or programming focus, Brian seamlessly serves his clientele,” said Jeremiah Vardiman, agriculture and horticulture Extension Educator based in Park County. Sebade has served as county coordinator in two different counties and is the team chair for the agriculture and horticulture initiative team in Extension and co-editor of the Barnyards & Backyards magazine. “Saying he is ambitious is definitely an understatement,” said Mary Louise Wood, Albany County Extension 4-H/youth Educator. “He can be quite detail-oriented and looks at the big picture, not just the task at hand.” Sebade took on the ATV safety program, Wyo-

ming Good Riding Practices (WyGRIP), in 2017 to help reduce the number of accidents within the state. He maintained an active role in providing 10 programs in two states for 737 participants. He also took initiative to develop programming for the emerald ash borer, a newly developing pest, shared Vardiman. The emerald ash borer, while found in Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota, has not yet been detected in Wyoming. “Sebade works well with age groups across generations, helping youths in 4-H, young producers and retired gardeners,” shared Wood. “Mr. Sebade fits right in with young adults, middle-aged and senior citizens,” said Wood. “His people skills are to be envied.” He may be known for his laid-back personality and ability to provide a comical quote to lighten the mood, but he is a powerful force within UW Extension, shared Vardiman. “He is not the most vocal or loudest voice in the room, but when he speaks everyone listens. His focus is concentrated on the greater good,” said Vardiman. This article was written by Katie Shockley and is courtesy of the University of Wyoming. For more information, visit uwagnews. com or e-mail Shockley at jshock12@uwyo.edu.

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Additional Top Angus Sires Include: MW DNAmite • EXAR Guru 8719B • G A R Inertia • EXAR Monumental 6056B • GB Fireball 672 • G A R Fail Safe

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2021 continued from page 1 Additionally, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) July Cattle Report, as of Jan. 1, 2020, feeder cattle supply was down 0.4 percent from 2019 levels, and the 2020 calf crop was down another 0.7 percent from 2019. “Cowherd changes depend on both heifer retention and cow culling,” states Peel, who notes as of Jan. 1, 2020 the number of beef replacement heifers was 18.4 percent of the beef cow inventory. Peel continues, “Herd dynamics can impact shortterm cattle slaughter and beef production. Heifer slaughter as a percent of the cow inventory is not low enough to suggest herd expansion nor large enough to suggest significant

liquidations. Taken together, the various heifer data seem to suggest mostly steady heifer retention, which could support a 2021 herd inventory either side of unchanged.” Cattle market 2021 estimates “In total, the most likely scenario appears to be a beef cowherd on Jan. 1, 2021 in the range of unchanged to down one percent year-over-year,” he explains. “This would continue the slow slide in cattle numbers and general tightening of cattle and beef production in the coming year.” “Total 2021 cattle slaughter is forecast to be down about one percent leading to a year-over-year decrease in beef production of one to two percent. However, herd dynamics in beef production can affect these

MSLF continued from page 1 Endangered Species List. If CBD succeeded in this recent case, many new opportunities to lockup federal and private land through species management could have opened. CBD has long been known for introducing litigation against private property rights. The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana called legal arguments made by CBD “circular and therefore unpersuasive.” “With the court’s ruling in the District of Montana, ranchers and farmers will continue to be able to aid the federal and state agencies in tailoring their relief efforts where they will be most effective,” said MSLF Attorney Cody J. Wisniewski. “Importantly, recovery plans will not be locked up in the same vicious cycle of unending litigation that occurs with every delisting attempt.” The potential loss of millions of acres of fed-

erally managed grazing lands through this case would have financially devastated many producers. “In recent years it appears the radical environmental community sees every action by a federal natural resource agency as an invitation to litigation,” said Jim Magagna, executive vice president of WSGA. “This attitude only serves to discourage local collaboration which truly fosters species recovery and protection while maintaining viable ranching operations that provide wildlife habitat while supporting vibrant local communities. WSGA appreciates MSLF’s commitment to representing our interests in this and other challenges to the future of western ranching.” Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net

NCBA event announced Brand new for 2021, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is hosting a two-day virtual event for cattlemen and women across the country to come together for industry news, updates, education and networking. The 2021 Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot, scheduled for Feb. 23-24, is an opportunity to connect with NCBA and serves as a kickoff event for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show taking place Aug. 10-12 in Nashville, Tenn., at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Winter Reboot attendees will receive a sneak peek into plans for the Cattle Industry Convention and the Cattlemen’s College. “Despite the move of the main event in August, we’re excited to host this event allowing cattlemen and women to engage in industry-leading content in a way that is accessible for everyone,” said NCBA CEO Colin Woodall. “NCBA continues to focus on meeting the needs of our members and the industry. This virtual experience will provide vital industry updates and education as we start the New Year.” Winter Reboot sessions include an NCBA Washington, D.C. issues update and expectations with the new administration. Ten educational programs will be offered covering topics such as sustainability as well as a tech tool introduction. Registration for the Winter Reboot is now open and details about the event can be found at convention.ncba. org/winter-reboot.

forecasts,” he adds. Peel further notes the cattle inventory trajectory in 2021 will depend on numerous factors including control of the pandemic, U.S. macroeconomic conditions, global protein markets, drought conditions and feed prices. “Total cattle slaughter was down 2.8 percent in 2020 and is expected to decline again in 2021,” he states. “With herd inventories continuing to drift lower, total cattle numbers should be generally supportive of cattle prices in 2021.” Wholesale beef market “The wholesale beef market has been a roller coaster ride most of 2020, and no season has been able to stop the price fluctuation,” notes University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith. He points out Choice boxed beef prices are a perfect example of the unpredictability in the particular market. “If one were to start

evaluating Choice boxed beef prices at the beginning of July, there would be no evidence of the coronavirus-induced price escalation,” Griffith says. “However, Choice beef was just over $202 per hundredweight at the end of July before it made a four week run and approached $230 for a weekly average price.” ‘This again was short lived as prices declined $14 per hundredweight in three weeks and then traded back down to $207 by the end of October,” he adds. Griffith continues, “Not to be outdone, four weeks later the weighted weekly average Choice boxed beef price exceeded $243 at the end of November. The last three weeks have resulted in another decline, which looks to be in the $35 per hundredweight ballpark and the lowest since August. Prices may continue to move lower, but lower prices will not stay around long.” Export projections Production and demand

“With herd inventories continuing to drift lower, total cattle numbers should be generally supportive of cattle prices in 2021.” – Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University disruptions resulting from the coronavirus pandemic had significant impacts on U.S. beef exports this past year as well, although they appeared to regain momentum in the fourth quarter of 2020, notes University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock Economist Elliot Dennis. According to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, U.S. beef exports through October were down seven percent or 1.02 million metric tons compared to the same period a year earlier. Additionally, the value of January to October beef exports were down eight percent from the year prior at $6.2 billion. Dennis points out typical seasonality, ongoing disruptions due to the pandemic

and a plentiful supply of fed cattle could test domestic consumer demand in the first quarter of the new year. “Historically, first-quarter beef export quantities are seasonally lower and more inconsistent than in other quarters. They’re highest and most consistent in the second quarter,” Dennis explains. “Local, domestic and international changes in slaughter rates, supplies of substitute meat products and consumer beef preferences all influence the domestic wholesale beef price and eventually each country’s desire to import U.S. beef,” he continues. Hannah Bugas is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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Rancher sees success with late weaning and wintering calves with cows A growing number of stockmen are calving during the months of April, May or June, rather than early, in order to have green grass at calving. Later calving also requires less need for harvested forage when the cows’ nutritional needs are peaking during lactation. Along with later calving also comes later weaning. Some stockmen are choosing to winter their calves with their cows and wean at about 10 months of age in late February or March rather than wean during late fall or early winter. Ruso Ranch sees success Nick Faulkner of Ruso Ranch in central North Dakota has been wintering calves with their mothers for about 14 years. “We keep them on their mothers for about 10 months, pulling them off two months before the cows calve again,” he

says. Spring weather can be nasty, and more ranchers are calving later and having good success. “Calving is easier, with less work load. Later calving has worked very well for us, along with wintering calves with their mothers. We don’t have to vaccinate for scours or other calf diseases,” he says. Being on mother’s milk through winter, without the stress of weaning, keeps calves robust and healthy. “We monitor cows’ body condition throughout winter. Our feeding program helps keep most of them in good shape. We use a lot of cover crops, put those up as hay and then feed it through winter. Our animals are getting top-quality feed to help them keep body condition,” says Faulkner, noting even if some of the

cows lose a little weight, most of the thinner cows will bounce back before they calve. Simplifying the winter feed program “Wintering pairs together simplifies our winter feeding program. My father-in-law raised corn for silage to feed during winter for 30 years, but now we no longer raise corn. We do more haying, and the calves go through winter so much better on the cows than they do being weaned,” he explains. “We’re doing some bale grazing to reduce costs. It all ties together with later weaning.” Faulkner continues, “The calves are eating with the cows – whether bale grazing or pasture grazing – rather than waiting for the truck to bring feed out to them. They are more motivated to find their own feed and don’t

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become so spoiled and lazy.” “We want our cattle to be working for us, rather than us working for them. The biggest thing I’ve noticed about later weaning is how much easier it is for all of us. We have fewer problems and less sickness,” he says. “There is a lot of expense when feeding silage or grain through winter. This was the biggest thing about using corn silage, because corn was expensive to grow. We use the same land to raise grass – maybe even a higher-quality grass – at less expense than the corn or grain,” he says. “We keep our own heifers rather than buy any. We keep all our calves, running them as yearlings on grass to sell in the fall,” he adds, noting their calves weaned in late February really bloom when they hit the grass.

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“We like to run them on dry grass at first rather than lush green grass. They can start eating the new shoots under the old grass and gradually get onto the fresh grass,” Faulkner continues “They are not stressed at all by weaning. Many are already weaned by their mothers by the time we wean the group,” he says. “This is a natural age for them to be weaned, and the cows are already weaning them.” Late weaning Faulkner notes they keep calves on the cow for about eight to 10 months, depending on the year. “We don’t stick to any particular time frame because it depends on the winter. A few years ago we were really dry, with severe drought for most of the summer. I didn’t want to keep the calves on the cows as long and actually fed my calves for the first time in several years because we were low on hay,” he notes. “We like the late weaning, and it’s giving us bigger calves because they are on milk longer. By February about 75 percent of the calves are already self-weaned because the cows are drying up and kicking them off. Then it’s not such a big deal when we pull the rest of them off. There are very few bawling cows. The stress level for both calves and cows is lower when we do wean the calves,” he says. The calves are fenceline weaned in the barnyard, with calves in the lot and cows on the other side of the fence. It’s a lot different weaning in winter than at other times of year when there is good grass on both sides of the fence for fence-line weaning. “When we wean in February, we usually put calves on bales, such as forage from a cover crop we’ve baled. We feed the pairs first out in the pasture so the calves get used to eating those bales with their mothers, and then they go right to eating the bales when we wean them,” says Faulkner,

who says it really helps to have the calves adapted to the feed they will be eating, so there’s not a lot of change all at once. A work in progress Stockpiling grass for various times of year is one of the strategies Faulkner is working on, and says it’s always a work in progress to finetune management to fit an operation’s goals. “Here in North Dakota, we have a lot of good farmer and ranchers who are trying a lot of these things, so I don’t always have to be the guinea pig. I can see how these things work for other people,” notes Faulkner. Much of this is based on holistic management practices and working with Nature. The cattle can do a great job with reproduction when these things are more in sync with natural cycles and good nutrition. “I don’t have to worry about some of the more labor-intensive ways to raise cattle because the cows are doing more of the work,” he says. “The next generation is more likely to want to farm/ranch and keep doing this if it’s not so difficult. We are trying to be more efficient. Right now, if I had a traditional ranching operation, I am not sure if my young son and his future family could be on the farm. If I can reduce the work load and the inputs before we get to this point, it will be more doable,” says Faulkner. Wintering pairs together is a new concept to many people, but has been done in other places for a long time, such as Australia and Africa. Sometimes, operations have to adapt new ideas to fit their own conditions. If a person gets locked into doing things a certain way just because that’s the way they’ve always done it, there could be some missed opportunities. Heather Smith Thomas is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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CHERRY CRK ASSERTIVE G205 S

CED BW WW YW Milk CW Marb RE $M $W $B $C 12 -.7 65 115 37 44 .82 .68 83 87 147 274 Actual BW Adj 205 73 lbs 775 lbs

CHERRY CRK CROSSBOW G580

CED BW WW YW Milk CW Marb RE $M $W $B $C 17 -.9 68 113 21 48 .72 .58 65 69 142 249 Actual BW Adj 205 70 lbs 786 lbs

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Late weaning – Nick Faulkner has seen success wintering his calves on their mothers and weaning months later. Courtesy photo

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EXTENSION EDUCATION

By Jeremiah Vardiman

Part 4: Latest Research on Herbicide Resistance My last article discussed how tillage, crop rotation and herbicide regimens contribute to a field’s overall weed management plan. Integrating a diverse weed management program for herbicide resistant kochia is advantageous. This study demonstrates implementing diverse cultural and mechanical weed management programs effectively outweigh the benefits of only relying on a diverse chemical weed management program. Of course, this sounds wonderful and should be the management strategy for every producer, correct? Obviously, it is not this simple. The previous articles have only discussed the best weed management control methods and have not included other important elements, specifically, the economic factors influencing management control options. The latest research from

the University of Wyoming’s (UW) Plant Sciences Department explored the economic benefits and risks with implementing a diverse herbicide resistant weed management program. Previous research indicated economics are typically the predominant factor influencing adoption of any management strategy. Also, economics is the predominant factor influencing the adoption of herbicide resistance weed management. This makes sense because crop prices influence crop rotations and crop selection within the rotation. In addition to crop prices, assumed costs associated with herbicide resistant weed management have also influenced why producers do not adopt these more diverse practices. In this study, yield and kochia density for all crops were affected by crop rotation and herbicide regimes. This impact can be seen

Funds allocated On Jan. 5 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is allocating more than $70 million to support 383 projects under the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 Program to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, threat mitigation, to safeguard the nursery production system and to respond to plant pest emergencies. Universities, states, federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits and Tribal organizations will carry out selected projects in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. “State governments, academic institutions and other essential cooperators across the country use these USDA funds to protect American crops and natural resources and ensure the marketability of our agricultural products across the globe,” said Greg Ibach, Under Secretary for USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs. The Fiscal Year 2021 project list includes 29 projects funded through the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN), which helps the U.S. maintain the infrastructure necessary to ensure pathogen-free, disease-free and pest-free certified planting materials for fruit trees, grapes, berries, citrus,

hops, sweet potatoes and roses are available to U.S. specialty crop producers. Since 2009, USDA has supported more than 4,400 projects and provided nearly $670 million in funding through the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program. Collectively, these projects allow USDA and its partners to quickly detect and rapidly respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. In Fiscal Year 2021, funded projects included Asian giant hornet research and eradication efforts, exotic fruit fly survey and detection, agriculture detector dog teams, honey bee and pollinator health, biosecurity, stone fruit and orchard commodities, forest pests, Phytophthora ramorum and related species and Solanaceous plants including the tomato commodity. USDA will use $14 million to rapidly respond to invasive pest emergencies should a pest of high economic consequence be found in the United States. In the past, USDA has used these funds to rapidly respond to pests such as grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, the Asian giant hornet, coconut rhinoceros beetle, exotic fruit flies, and the spotted lanternfly. For more information about the Plant Protection Act, Section 7721, visit aphis.usda.gov/ppa-projects.

from the overall corn yields, because corn was the only crop in all four rotation treatments, which increased as the diversity of crop rotation increased. The lowest corn yield (97 bushels per acre) resulted in the least diverse crop rotation (continuous corn), and the highest corn yield (194 bushels per acre) was in the most diverse crop rotation (corn-dry beansmall grain-sugarbeet). The impacts of herbicide treatments were also noticeable in the corn yields, with the lowest yields in plots only treated with acetolactate synthase (ALS) herbicides, and the highest yields were in plots treated with herbicide tank mixtures. Small grains were the only crops that did not show varying yield trends when compared to the other crops. This is attributed to this crop selection’s competitive advantage for low kochia densities. Tillage treatments were not consistently beneficial

to yields. However, it did often help with kochia density in the plot. To an extent, tillage did benefit dry bean yields, which were the highest in plots with ALS-inhibitor herbicide tank mixtures and intensive tillage. Increase in crop yields is just part of an agricultural operation’s economics. Returns over variable costs and an owner’s labor have impacts as well. This study demonstrated diverse weed management programs were associated with lower kochia densities and higher yields, in addition to being the most profitable management programs after four years, with crop rotations and herbicide regimes being the predominant drivers of these results. This study found the highest returns for each crop rotation, tillage and herbicide regime were found in the four-crop rotation which was treated with a herbicide mixture and intensive tillage and averaged $275.40 per acre, while this same treat-

ments in minimally tilled averaged $162.70 per acre. These findings support the concept that diverse, herbicide resistant weed management programs can be more profitable than nondiverse programs. The overall results suggests a reduction in management diversity was nearly always associated with an increase in kochia density and a decrease in sustainable profits. So what does this mean? This study demonstrates diverse weed management programs implemented effectively result in significantly greater overall profits. Profits were three times greater in the four-crop rotation with intensive tillage and herbicide mixture treatments when compared to the same treatments in the three-crop rotation. The four-crop rotation with the same treatments was twice as profitable as the two-crop rotation under the same treatment, and nearly nine times

more profitable when compared to the single crop rotation. Undoubtedly, the small grains crop drove the increase in profits because of its high competitiveness against kochia plants, not because it is the most economically profitable crop. Long-term effective weed management programs, especially for herbicide resistant weeds, must focus on incorporating as many diverse, effective control methods as possible for the weed in question. As for kochia, the most effective, diverse and profitable management program incorporated selecting a competitive crop (small grains), having a four-crop rotation, herbicide tank mixtures which were effective against ALS resistant kochia and intensive tillage. Jeremiah Vardiman is a University of Wyoming agriculture and horticulture Extension Educator. He can be reached at jvardima@ uwyo.edu.

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DIET continued from page 1 never too early or too late to eat healthfully.” Within this first recommendation, USDA and HHS provided suggestions regarding children and potentially allergenic foods for the first time. They note infant and young children should be introduced to potentially allergenic foods, such as egg, tree nut, shellfish and soy products, with other complementary foods. The guidelines further note introducing foods containing peanuts in the first year of life reduces the risk of children developing an allergy later on, and there is no evidence showing delaying the introduction of allergenic foods can help prevent allergies. The 2020-25 DGAs are also the first to include specific recommendations for pregnant and lactating women, including daily calorie intake based on pregnancy stage and details on what nutrients or vitamin intakes may need to increase. Customize and enjoy The second focus centers around customizing and enjoying nutrient dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions and budgetary considerations. “A healthy dietary pattern can benefit all individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity or current health status,” states USDA and HHS. “The DGAs provide a framework intended to be customized to individual needs and preferences as well as the foodways of the diverse cultures in the U.S.” Nutrient dense foods Third, the guidelines focus on meeting food group needs with nutrient dense food and beverages, while staying within calorie limits. USDA and HHS note the underlying goal of the DGAs is nutritional needs should be met from nutrient-dense foods and beverages, which provide vitamins, minerals and other healthy components while simultaneously containing little to no added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. The USDA and HHS recommend eating all food groups in recommended amounts and within dietary limits. This includes vegetables of all types, fruits, espe-

cially whole fruits, oils such as vegetable oil and oils in foods and grains, at least half of which are whole grains. In addition, the guidelines include dairy, lean meats, poultry, eggs and other protein-rich foods, which comes as a victory to those in the protein and dairy industries after a year of growing demand for dairy-free products and meat alternatives. “We are thrilled with the updated DGAs released by the federal government,” states Danielle Beck, senior executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “The guidelines continue to recognize the important role lean meats play in a healthy lifestyle.” “There are new recommendations for birth to 24 months, the first time these guidelines have ever provided dietary recommendations for this age range, and these recommendations really favor beef,” Beck adds. “They recognize animal sourced foods such as beef are really a fundamental food for healthy growth in the early years.” A few limitations The fourth and final key recommendation outlined in the DGAs is limiting foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat and sodium as well as limiting alcoholic beverages. “At every life stage, meeting food group recommendations, even with nutrient dense choices, requires most of a person’s daily calorie needs and sodium limits,” states USDA and HHS. “A healthy dietary pattern doesn’t have much room for extra added sugars, saturated fat or sodium or for alcoholic beverages.” With this said, they also note a small amount of added sugars, saturated fats or sodium may be added to nutrient-dense foods and beverages to help meet food group recommendations, but foods and beverages high in them should be limited. Information in this article was compiled from the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which can be found at dietaryguidelines.gov. Hannah Bugas is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

QLA signups begin The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the signup for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program will open Jan. 6, 2021. Funded by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, this new program provides assistance to producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to natural disasters occurring in 2018 and 2019. The deadline to apply for QLA is March 5, 2021. “Farmers and livestock producers nationwide experienced crop quality losses due to natural disasters in 2018 and 2019,” said. Bill Northey, USDA under secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. QLA payments are based on formulas for the type of crop and loss documentation submitted. Based on this documentation FSA is calculating payments based on the producer’s own individual loss or based on the county average loss. More information can be found at farmers.gov/quality-loss or by reaching out to local USDA service centers.

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USDA-ERS projects more modest retail food prices in 2021 after last year’s market volatility Disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 were vast and destructive. Some of the most notable pandemic-related disruptions took place in the agricultural and food markets where slaughter plants shut down, inventory backed up, prices skyrocketed and consumers begin avoiding restaurants, instead flocking to grocery stores to fill their pantries and freezers, all while leaving shelves empty and many without essential supplies. Because of this, the retail food market saw almost unprecedented volatility during the year 2020. In fact, during the third week of March, consumer spending at grocery stores skyrocketed 68 percent above numbers from the first few months of the year. The spike in demand caused increased prices, and from March to April, retail grocery prices rose 2.6 percent – the largest monthly change in the food-at-home consumerprice index since inflation in the 1970s, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Overall U.S. price increase Despite the quick uphill climb seen by food prices during the first half of 2020, BLS shows many product prices have begun to come back down, although retail food prices in general are still significantly greater than the same time last year. According to the most recent data available from BLS released in October, grocery prices were four percent greater than in October 2019, and despite stay-at-home orders and restaurant restrictions, the price of food away from home was 3.9 percent higher in October 2020 than the year prior. “This year-over-year change is greater than has been observed in the last decade,” notes Jayson Lusk, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Perdue University. “From 2000 to 2019, the average annual change in retail grocery prices was about 1.9 percent. Throughout much of 2015 and 2016, retail grocery prices actually decreased relative to the year prior.” Lusk notes fluctuations in meat, dairy and egg prices have been the biggest drivers of the overall price hike in the U.S. “In June, prices of those products at grocery stores were 12.8 percent more than the same time in 2019. As of October, prices of those products were still running 6.1 percent more than in 2019,” he says. “Price increases are not only limited to meat and animal products,” Lusk continues. “Cereal and bakery-product prices were up three percent from October 2019, while fruit

and vegetable prices were up 2.6 percent from this same time last year.” 2021 projections Looking ahead to 2021, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) is projecting retail food prices will return to more modest levels. The service predicts a

one to two percent increase for food at home and a two to three percent increase for food away from home. The 20-year historical average for both categories is 2.8 percent and 2.3 percent, respectively. “Those projections seem to suggest an anticipation of a return to normal, but we’re not out of

the woods,” says Lusk. “As of Nov. 1, 2020, consumer spending at grocery stores remained 11 percent more, while restaurant and hotel spending was 30 percent less than 2019.” He continues, “Price levels remain more than they were previously. As such, it will be important to keep an eye on food

“Price levels remain more than they were previously. As such, it will be important to keep an eye on food affordability and measures of food insecurity as we move into 2021.” – Dr. Jayson Lusk, Perdue University affordability and measures of food insecurity as we move into 2021.” Hannah Bugas is the

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83 - Yearlings 45 - Fall Yearlings 56 - 2 Year Olds

920 Bred Females Sell 700 - Bred Heifers (No Brands)

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CED +2 | BW +2.0 | WW +84 | YW +135 | MK +35 CW +62 | MB +.51 | RE +1.04 | Fat +.004 $M +89 | $W +99 | $F +95 | $G +52 | $B +147 | $C +280

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46 th National Salers Show and Sale, Grand Island, Neb. For more information, visit salersusa.org. Wyoming Hemp Workshop, 9 a.m. Cheyenne, Laramie Community College. For more information, visit bit.ly/wyo-hemp or contact Catherine Wissner at 307-633-4480. Wyoming Hemp Workshop, 9 a.m. Powell, Park County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit bit.ly/wyo-hemp or contact Jeremiah Vardiman at 307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu. Wyoming Hemp Workshop, 9 a.m. Torrington, Goshen County Resource Center. For more information, visit bit.ly/wyo-hemp or contact Brian Sebade at bsebade@uwyo.edu or Carrie Eberle at Carrie. Eberle@uwyo.edu. Wyoming Hemp Workshop, 9 a.m. Worland, Washakie County Extension Office. For more information, visit bit.ly/wyo-hemp or contact Caitlin Youngquist at 307-347-3140 or cyoungqu@uwyo.edu. Wyoming Hemp Workshop, 9 a.m. Wheatland, Platte Valley Bank. For more information, visit bit.ly/wyo-hemp or contact Leroy Jons at 307322-3667 or cjons@uwyo.edu. Value-Added Producers Grant webinar, Online. Register at eventbrite. com/e/value-added-producer-grant-vapg-webinar-usda-rural-development-wy-tickets-134538174301. For more information, contact Shelby Johnsen at 307-337-6319 or Shelby.Johnsen@usda.gov. 2021 Montana and Wyoming Malt Barley and Sugarbeet Symposium, Online. For more information, visit mountainstateag.org. Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference, Douglas. For more information, visit wyfb.org. 2021 International Livestock Forum, Online. For more information, e-mail cas_ilf@colostate.edu. 2021 Rangeland Summit, Online. For more information, visit my.cheddarup.com/c/range-land-summit-2021. American Sheep Industry Association 2021 Virtual Convention, Online. For more information, visit sheepusa.org. Horseshoe Valley Chariot Races, Glendo. For more information, call Gene Daly at 307-331-1049. Wyoming Hemp Workshop, 9 a.m. Cheyenne, Laramie Community College. For more information, visit bit.ly/wyo-hemp or contact Catherine Wissner at 307-633-4480.

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BULLS Brown, Matt & Teresa - Thermopolis 1 Char Bull, 1955# ........................$7800 Friesen, Travis - Basin 1 Blk Bull, 2245# ...........................$7600 Orchard Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Red Bull, 1820# .........................$7550 Otter Creek Grazing Assn - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1875# ...........................$7500 LU Ranch - Worland 1 Blk Bull, 1395# ...........................$7500 Brewster Ranch Ltd - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1805# ...........................$7500 Ross Glen - Cody 1 Blk Bull, 1745# ...........................$7500 Johnston, Steven - Thermopolis 1 Blk Bull, 1585# ...........................$7500 1 Blk Bull, 1875# ...........................$7400 Clark, J. Jon - Etna 1 Hrfd Bull, 1520# .........................$7400 Butterfield, Jessi - Worland 1 XBred Bull, 1550# ......................$7300 McCracken, Shawn - Powell 1 Char Bull, 1670# ........................$7300 Mastre, Shane - Basin 1 Red Bull, 1425# .........................$7300 Wagler, Kim - Wapiti 1 Blk Bull, 1750# ...........................$7200 Karst, Rusty - Powell 1 Blk Bull, 1575# ...........................$7100 Lazy T Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Red Bull, 1715# .........................$7100 1 Red Bull, 1535# .........................$7000 1 Red Bull, 1815# .........................$6900

COWS McCracken, Shawn - Powell 1 Char Cow, 1490# .......................$5850 1 Char Cow, 1760# .......................$5650 Thoman, Blaine - La Barge 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1255#................$5650 1 Blk Cow, 1375# ..........................$5350 1 BWF Cow, 1185# .......................$5250 1 Blk Cow, 1225# ..........................$5150 1 Red Cow, 1215# ........................$5050 1 Blk Cow, 1295# ..........................$5000 1 Blk Cow, 1165# ..........................$4950 Spear D Ranch - Basin 1 Red Cow, 1310# ........................$5600 1 Red Cow, 1905# ........................$5350 1 Red Cow, 1895# ........................$5250 Herman Livestock - Hyattville 1 Blk Cow, 1240# ..........................$5500 1 Blk Cow, 1320# ..........................$5250 1 Blk Cow, 1470# ..........................$5100 1 Red Cow, 1390# ........................$5050 1 RWF Cow, 1395#.......................$5000 1 BWF Cow, 1310#.......................$4950 Hunsaker, Nick & Becky - Smoot 1 Blk Cow, 1535# ..........................$5300 1 Blk Cow, 1365# ..........................$4700 Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1455# ..........................$5250 1 Red Cow, 1235# ........................$5100 1 Blk Cow, 1480# ..........................$5000 1 RWF Cow, 1250#.......................$4900 1 Blk Cow, 1310# ..........................$4850 Clark, J. Jon - Etna 1 Blk Cow, 1370# ..........................$5250 Rusatt Ranch Inc. - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1375# ..........................$5100 1 Blk Cow, 1405# ..........................$5050 1 Blk Cow, 1380# ..........................$4800

Herman Livestock - Hyattville 1 Blk Cow, 1470# ..........................$5100 Redland, Adam - Manderson 1 RWF Cow, 1430#.......................$5100 1 Blk Cow, 1245# ..........................$5100 1 Blk Cow, 1225# ..........................$5000 1 Hrfd Cow, 1460# ........................$4950 1 Hrfd Cow, 1590# ........................$4700 Geo Sinn & Sons Inc. - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1645# ..........................$4850 1 Blk Cow, 1500# ..........................$4650 Double Dollar Cattle Co. - Lovell 1 Blk Cow, 1450# ..........................$4800 Riley, Michael - Burlington 1 Red Cow, 1500# ........................$4750 Diamond Tail Ranch LLC - Greybull 1 Blk Cow, 1600# ..........................$4600 Mastre, Shane - Basin 1 CharX Cow, 1330# ....................$4600 Karst, Rusty - Powell 1 BWF Cow, 1435#.......................$4500

• Upcoming Sales • Jan. 11 – Monday Winter Special – Feeder Cattle Only Jan. 14 – All Class Cattle Jan. 21 – Bred Cow Special with All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Jan. 28 – Weigh Up Special – All Class Cattle Feb. 4 – All Class Cattle

Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 – Winter Special: Feeder Cattle Only Dwayne Horton – 80 PTO blk yrling hfrs, 800-900#, complete vacc • Dale Lyman Ranch – 250 blk strs, 550-600#, 150 blk hfrs, 475-550#, weaned 70+ days • Aaron Sorenson – 200 blk strs, 450-550#, weaned • Nick & Karen Geis – 175 mxd blk clvs, 600-675#, weaned Aug. 29 • Crowfoot Ranch – 120 blk/Char hfrs, 47 blk/Char strs, 500-600#, weaned Oct. 15 • Brewster Ranch LP – 125 BWF/blk strs, 67 BWF/blk hfrs, 550650#, weaned Sept. 10 • Marshall Shultz – 150 mxd blk clvs, 500-600# • Red Canyon Ranch – 100 blk strs, 700-800#, 40 blk hfrs, 600-700#, weaned October • Doyle McKim & Sons – 140 mxd CharX clvs, 700-800#, weaned Oct. 2 • Mendez Brothers – 110 mxd blk clvs, 550-600#, weaned • Tom Gifford – 90 blk hfrs, 20 blk strs, 500-550#, weaned Nov. 1 • JM Mascaro Ranches – 106 mxd blk/BWF, 575-675#, weaned Sept. 25 • Greer Land & Livestock – 100 mxd red, 475-525#, weaned Nov. 1 • Mark Hoyt – 80 hfrs, 550-600#, weaned • Broken Back Ranch – 80 blk strs, 450-550#, weaned Oct. 18 • Bjornestad Land & Cattle – 80 blk hfrs, 550#, Bovishield Gold, weaned • Mike Coble & Spencer Redland – 80 blk strs, 400-500#, weaned 90+ days • Justin Reed – 80 blk hfrs, 525-575#, weaned • Casey Johnstone – 75 blk/BWF strs, 700-750#, weaned • Shane Mastre – 75 mxd red/blk, 500-600#, weaned • Joe Thomas – 62 blk hfrs, 5 blk strs, 550-600#, weaned • Rice Ranch – 50 red hfrs, 10 blk hfrs, 500-600#, weaned • Mark Redland – 60 mxd blk, 550-650#, weaned • Sam Ray – 53 mxd blk, 400-600#, weaned • CJ Nye – 50 blk hfrs, 600-650#, weaned October • Triangle 6 Ranch – 50 mxd blk, 650-775#, weaned 90+ days • S&T – 50 mxd blk, 500-550#, weaned October • Basin Land & Livestock – 50 mxd blk, 650-750#, weaned • Tom Jackson – 45 mxd blk clvs, 550-650#, weaned • Bruce Thurgood – 40 blk strs, 750#, weaned • Dale Bodkey – 40 mxd blk, 550-650#, weaned • Steve Tharp – 40 mxd blk, 500#, weaned • Rick Six – 38 mxd blk, 675-725#, weaned October • Wyatt Schatz – 35 mxd blk 450-550#, weaned • Gene Schatz – 35 blk strs, 550-650#, weaned • Robert and Sara Good – 24 blk strs, 8 blk hfrs, 600-650#, weaned Nov. 1 • Starbuck Ranch – 30 mxd blk, 500-550#, weaned • Jake Nicholas – 30 blk/red strs, 400-600#, weaned • Jerry Snyder – 30 blk strs, 600#, weand Oct. 15 • Myron & Tony Casdorph – 25 mxd blk, 450-700#, weaned Oct. 1 • Rick Apland – 25 mxd red, 500-550#, weaned October • Blaine Thoman – 25 mxd blk, 550-650#, weaned • Black Hat LLC – 25 red hfrs, 400-450#, weaned October • Gaylord Kittlemann – 20 mxd blk, 550-650#, weaned • Stephanie May – 19 mxd blk/red, 700-800#, two rounds of shots, weaned October • Reta Thornburg – 15 blk strs, 400-450#, weaned • Brad Pell – 14 mxd blk, 500-600#, weaned • Dick Loeper – 13 blk strs, 500-600#, weaned • Steve Shurrak – 10 mxd blk, 550-650# • Jack Lindsey – 8 blk strs, 2 blk strs, 550-650#, weaned • Chuck Powell – 8 mxd blk, 500-600#, weaned.

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The Berry’s Herefords Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Cheyenne, 307-6345178, 307-630-7944, wherecowmenbuybulls.com Cattle Country Video Winter Classic, Trotter Event Center, Ord, Neb., 888-3228853, cattlecountryvideo.com Ken Haas Angus 40th Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-834-2356, kenhaasangus.com Little Goose Ranch 4th Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-751-2472, 307-751-1535, 307-751-6737, 307-751-5793, littlegooseranch.com Bullis Creek Ranch Spring Production Bull Sale, at the ranch, Wood Lake, Neb., 402-376-4465, bulliscreek.com Marcy Cattle Company & Marcy Livestock Angus 60th Annual Angus Bull Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 308-638-7587, 308-430-2005, marcycattlecompany.com Valley Video Hay Market, LLC Internet Hay Market Auction, 888-935-3633, valleyvideohay.com McConnell Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308235-5187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com 21 Angus 27th Annual Top Cut Bull Sale, at the ranch, New England, N.D., 701579-4221. 21angus.com Bobcat Angus 16th Annual Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont., 406-937-5858, 406-788-3272, 406-788-3244, bobcatangus.com Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer Sale, at the ranch, Callaway, Neb., 308-836-4430, 402-450-0431, ridderranch.com K2 Red Angus 21st Annual Winter Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com Elkington Polled Herefords & South Devons 41st Annual Range Raised Cattle Sale, at the ranch, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 208-523-2286, 208-521-1774, 208-6810765, elkingtonpolledherefords.com Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Ree Heights, S.D., 605-870-0161, 605-870-6172, 605-943-5664, fawcettselmcreekranch.com Pilakowsk Angus Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale, at the ranch, Arthur, Neb., 308-249-0885, pilakowskiangus.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

1915 News Rips ‘White Slaver, Grouch’ Editor of the Saratoga Sun painted a bleak picture of events at start of the New Year in the Jan. 14, 1915 issue of the newspaper. The following articles, errors and all, appeared on the editorial page: Took The Count Mayor Montgomery, of Gillette, has lost his last hope at escaping the Federal Penn, at Leavenworth, Kan., as a white slaver. Owner of the local paper, mayor of the city, manager of the political machine and controller of the local booze joints and houses of

the underworld, he has held his own pretty well and was out on bonds after conviction in the U.S. District court, for over a year ago, pending his appeal to the Supreme Court. His case has failed and he must serve his term. It was for the conviction of this man, United States Attorney Ridgely was removed from office by Wilson, as Montgomery was a leading democrat light, and a glance over the names of the state’s prominent democrats on his bond, would give anyone an insight into the hold this white slaver had on that

The Wyoming Teapot Dome scandal was a bribery scandal involving the administration of United States President Warren G. Harding from 1921 to 1923. Secretary of the Interior Albert Bacon Fall had leased Navy petroleum reserves at Teapot Dome in central Wyoming, as well as two locations in California, to private oil companies at low rates without competitive bidding. The leases were the subject of a seminal investigation. Convicted of accepting bribes from the oil companies, Fall became the first presidential cabinet member to go to prison. No one was convicted of paying the bribes, but, then that’s politics for a future “Postcard.” Information and image from the Internet. Historical Reproductions by Perue

party in this state. The Grouch The Great Creator in His wisdom created many men of many minds and temperaments knowing if the sons of men were alike in wishes and desires it would lead to unending strife. He created well, for man is the noblest work of God. But, in some way there crept into the world a creature God did not create – a thing self-made – be it male or female, that is hated, despised and abhorred – a thing selfcreated, self-pitied and abnormally self loved. This self-created creature is the chronic grouch who walks here and there in every town and community searching for happiness – that he may destroy it. Flowers and children, because they represent beauty and love, he detests. He reads as he runs that all men are liars and all women but creatures of evil. In summer he reviles the bright sunshine and hates the green hills. In winter, he reviles the cleansing snow and the purifying frost. The bitterness of gall and wormwood is within his heart. Children flee from him, and his wife can be classed among the martyrs. Men shun him and the world hates him. From an early age he walked this earth spreading unhappiness and unbelief – a maker of evil and discord. Let us throw the x-ray of self-examination into our own hearts and search out the little microbe, which has a tendency to multiply and produce, in time the hated grouch. There is too much love and sunshine in this old world of ours to spoil it with the canker of selfishness.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 37 • January 9, 2021

Cattle grazing and soybean yields discussed By late fall, much of the Midwest is a pleasing landscape of dry, harvested cornfields. It makes for a bucolic rural scene on highway drives. But, corn litter left over doesn’t seem useful, at least to untrained eyes. However, to those in the know, this corn residue is a valuable resource. Scattered leaves, husks, kernels and cobs can serve as food to grazing cattle. When managed well, corn residue can increase farm income, provide affordable food for cattle and efficiently use the land to feed people. Morgan Grabau, a graduate student in animal science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a member of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), studies the interactions of cattle grazing and crop productivity. She recently presented her research at the virtual 2020 ASA-Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)-Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Annual Meeting. “Corn residue is an under-used resource. Only 15 percent of the corn residue acres in the central U.S. are grazed,” says Grabau. One big concern farmers have about cattle grazing corn residue is soil compaction. If cattle compact the soil too much, future crops might not grow well. Addressing the issue of soil compaction is the main focus of Grabau’s work. In the past, Grabau’s research team has shown compaction isn’t too bad

during fall and winter grazing. When the soil is dry and frozen, it resists stamping cattle hooves. “My research was focused on the effect of grazing in the spring when the soil is thawed and wet,” she explains. Grabau studied two different grazing systems. In one system, researchers let a small number of cattle graze cornfields for 45 days starting in mid-February. The other system tripled the number of cattle but cut grazing time to just 15 days in March. This way, the total amount of grazing was equal. But, the time the cattle spent on wet fields varied, which could affect how the soil responds to all that trampling. The researchers studied cornfields in Nebraska, where around half of the cornfields are grazed after harvest. The team measured various soil properties contributing to compaction and the yield of the soybeans planted in the fields the following season after cattle were done grazing. The team repeated the experiment over two years. “Much like previous fall grazing studies, minimal effects were seen on soil properties and yield due to spring grazing, regardless of the number of cattle and area grazed,” says Grabau. The soybean productivity of the fields following grazing did show some changes. The highly concentrated grazing for just 15 days actually increased yields slightly. “This yield increase could be due to more residue removed, causing warmer soil

temperatures for plants to grow,” Grabau says. The cattle did cause some soil compaction, but their effects were limited to the surface level of fields. “Compaction isn’t permanent,” Grabau says. “Soil can loosen up again as it dries and saturates over and over, and microbial activity in the soil also reduces compaction.” Fortunately, soybean seedlings had no problem establishing themselves in the soil after grazing even with some surface compaction present. “Even when we created a worst-case scenario, grazing in the spring when the ground was wet, compaction was minimal and subsequent soybean yields were not negatively affected,” Grabau says. Although Grabau says fall and winter grazing is probably still the best solution, farmers shouldn’t be afraid of grazing cattle in the spring. “The integration of crops and livestock is a beneficial production system,” says Grabau. “Grazing cattle on corn residue can be a great way to make even more food for human consumption from cornfields, as both the corn grain and plant residue can be used as feed for livestock.” This article was written by Rachel Schutte and is courtesy of ASA, CSSA and SSSA. For more information, contact Schutte at rschutte@sciencesocieties. org.

Interns sought A fun, rewarding and engaging opportunity is available for college students wanting to attend the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 10-13. A team of interns – vital to the success of the largest annual meeting in the U.S. beef cattle industry – will gain first-hand experience and be able to interact with leaders of every segment of the cattle and beef industry. Up to 18 interns will be selected for this opportunity. They will be assigned to help many different staff members and attendees with meetings and events and should be prepared to handle a wide range of responsibilities.

Students must be able to work Aug. 8-13 in Nashville. They must be at least a junior-level college student at an accredited university at the time of the industry meeting. Preferably they will have a background in, or working knowledge of, the cattle and/or beef industry and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students should be well-versed in all areas of social media. Interested students must complete an application and send college transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a resume. Deadline for applying is April 15, 2021. For more information, visit ncba.hyrell.com/UI/ Views/Applicant/VirtualStepCareers.aspx.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 37 • January 9, 2021

It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

Mr. Big Shot It seems like we have an expected progeny difference (EPD) for every trait imaginable, from calving ease to ribeye area. But, we desper-

ately need one for how photogenic an animal is. With more and more commercial cattle selling on video sales and registered

BILL continued from page 1 think what is most exciting for people, producers especially, are the provisions in the COVID-19 relief package.” The package provides $11 billion for the office of the Agriculture Secretary to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus pandemic by providing support to agricultural producers, she notes. “Excitingly enough, there is additional funding for producers, specifically cattle producers, in this funding,” Beck adds. Support for cattle producers Lane shares there is additional funding provided through the COVID-19 relief package for Coronavirus Food Assistance Programs (CFAP), however, the funding does not come through as a CFAP 3. “This is not a CFAP 3, nor does it function like CFAP funding. For all intents and purposes, this funding is like a CFAP 1, part three,” explains Beck. “It is intended to provide assistance to those producers who were left out in the cold after the April 15 cutoff date, and there will be additional payments based on what producers have previously received through the April 16 to May 14 window,” she continues. The first round of CFAP came about in the original Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and incurred loss payments from Jan. 15 to April 15, says Lane. Beck shares the second round of CFAP made inventory payments to producers, and this third round of CFAP is for producers who incurred losses, but were not made whole by the inventory payment rate. “This is the targeted relief NCBA has been asking for since the CARES Act was enacted,” shares Beck. “In previous rounds of CFAP funding, Congress left it open for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to figure out, but this round has very specific language and formulas,” adds Lane. Beck shares questions of what this program looks like and how payments will be made are soon to be answered, as USDA staff are returning from holiday breaks and have many pro-

grams authorized through the packaged bills to sort through. Other programs included The Ramp Up Act, as well as tax information for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) were also included in the packages passed. “The Ramp Up Act provides $60 million in grants for meat and poultry processing facilities across the U.S. to allow for interstate shipping. Any existing state-inspected facility or custom-exempt facility wanting to become part of the federal inspection system and be able to sell their product across state lines will be able to apply for these grants through USDA,” says Beck. She adds this program is important to producers when it comes to increasing competition in the packing sector, allowing more market access and a place for custom products in the market, hopefully resulting in a lot of good for the agriculture and processing industries. The bill also includes two provisions requiring USDA to work with states to improve existing Cooperative Interstate Shipment Programs. “This bill includes an additional $284 billion in a second round of PPP loans and simplifies the forgiveness process for any loans under $150,000. More importantly, the bill specifies forgiven PPP loans are not to be included in taxable income,” Beck states. An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule previously required income from PPP loans to be taxable. Beck and Lane both agree this legislative language is critical in allowing small businesses, including small agricultural businesses, to stay above water while recovering from the pandemic. “In addition, the bill clarifies deductions are allowed for expenses paid with proceeds of forgiven PPP loans and subsequent PPP loans,” shares Beck. “Hopefully, producers who took advantage of the PPP will see additional benefits from non-taxation.” Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

bulls sold with a few slides on a screen, how gorgeous cattle are on film is more important than ever. In many instances a picture isn’t worth 1,000 words, but it sure could be worth $1,000. For 20 years, I was the announcer for a large video auction company which sold over 400,000 cattle a year, and I got to see every one of them sell. One of the things that amazed me was the quality of the film taken by the video auction company reps who had no formal training in videography. In most cases these were men and women who shipped cattle for a living, and then one day, some auction owner handed them a funny looking camera and told them to go take video. It would be like giving me a scalpel and telling me to remove a brain tumor. I doubt if I’d have any customers, and yet, these video reps were shooting motion-picture quality film. In most cases, that is. When I used to take pho-

tos of sale bulls, I’d always try to take them standing uphill because cattle look better this way. If they weren’t, I’d just cut the picture on the bottom at an angle and tilt the animal up, making it look like they were standing uphill. Likewise, video reps have their bag of tricks too. Have you ever noticed on eBay sometimes you’ll see a penny or a quarter in the picture? This is to give you something to compare the size to. One videographer I know does the same thing, except he doesn’t show loose change. Instead, he uses a fence post for comparison. He prefers to have the consignor flow his cattle slowly in front of a post with about about one foot cut off the top. Or, he’d have a cowboy on a horse in the film that was short in stature and riding a Shetland pony. It would all make the cattle seem much bigger and better. Whenever he could, he’d also show a few seconds featuring video of the

prior year’s calves on the day they were shipped so a buyer would have a better idea of what he or she was getting. On the opposite end of the spectrum, we had one guy who could gather up consignments like crazy because he was well liked and honest, but his video was atrocious. I recall one set of nice calves filmed standing in front of a manure stained tarp, knee deep in mud. The mud on their bellies must have weighed 100 pounds. Then, there was this new fellow, Mr. Big Shot, who was evidently too lazy to pack his camera or do much work at all. Other people may not have noticed, but after a few sales I started to realize every set he repped were Holsteins and appeared to be the same cattle, yet they were supposedly consignments from different dairies I had never heard of. Each set of calves was described as “one-owner cattle,” meaning they were bred and

raised by the consignor. I finally challenged the rep and he replied, “You know Lee, If you’ve seen one Holstein you’ve seen ’em all.” He kept getting away with it until one buyer refused the cattle on delivery because they all had back tags indicating they’d been purchased at an auction market and were definitely not “one-owner cattle”. It turned out Mr. Big Shot had been seeing how much he could get for the cattle at the video sale, and then he went out and bought Holsteins that would show a profit. Little did we know, he owned every one. He tried it one too many times, though, because the market fell about $15, the buyer refused delivery and Mr. Big Shot owned a huge string of cattle about $10 per hundredweight too high. It broke him, and we never saw him again. Oh well. As they say in Hollywood, “You’re only as good as your last picture.”

Bulls born k raised where corn don’t grow! Powder River Angus • Spotted Horse, WYO Selling

130 Range-Ready Pap-Tested ANGUS BULLS

Feb. 12, 2021

Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, WY

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 37 • January 9, 2021

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Tom & Kim Marcy (308) 638-7587• cell: (308) 430-0370 marcycattle@hotmail.com George & Andrea Marcy Cell: (308) 430-2005 marcylivestock@msn.com

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, January 5 Market Report • 5,602 Head Sold Representative Sales STEERS THERMOPOLIS 66 Steer, 364#.................................. $210.00 92 Steer, 421#.................................. $200.00 DUBOIS 13 Steer, 432#.................................. $196.50 KEMMERER 7 Steer, 439#.................................. $187.00 LANDER 14 Steer, 487#.................................. $186.00 RIVERTON 10 Steer, 495#.................................. $185.00 PAVILLION 32 Steer, 524#.................................. $182.00 SHOSHONI 65 Steer, 528#.................................. $179.00 23 Steer, 569#.................................. $176.50 RIVERTON 48 Steer, 583#.................................. $170.00 LANDER 40 Steer, 579#.................................. $170.00 RIVERTON 100 Steer, 574#.................................. $167.00 KINNEAR 21 Steer, 575#.................................. $167.00 10 Steer, 591#.................................. $167.00 RIVERTON 13 Steer, 603#.................................. $164.00 KINNEAR 29 Steer, 620#.................................. $158.25 FARSON 67 Steer, 641#.................................. $157.75 KINNEAR 21 Steer, 666#.................................. $149.00 RIVERTON 36 Steer, 676#.................................. $148.00 SHOSHONI 45 Steer, 693#.................................. $145.00 15 Steer, 743#.................................. $141.50 RIVERTON 21 Steer, 744#.................................. $139.25 SHOSHONI 15 Steer, 783#.................................. $133.00 4 Steer, 853#.................................. $130.00 MOUNTAIN VIEW 9 Steer, 983#.................................. $124.00 HEIFERS RIVERTON 7 Heifer, 380#................................. $199.00 LANDER 10 Heifer, 419#................................. $178.00 THERMOPOLIS 140 Heifer, 421#................................. $171.75 KINNEAR 72 Heifer, 466#................................. $162.00 RIVERTON 41 Heifer, 484#................................. $160.00 LANDER 14 Heifer, 485#................................. $160.00 22 Heifer, 501#................................. $159.00 SHOSHONI 102 Heifer, 596#................................. $158.00 LANDER 31 Heifer, 549#................................. $156.00 RIVERTON 144 Heifer, 540#................................. $155.00 42 Heifer, 562#................................. $154.50 LANDER 39 Heifer, 572#................................. $151.00 RIVERTON 69 Heifer, 577#................................. $150.00 13 Heifer, 583#................................. $146.50 43 Heifer, 620#................................. $145.00

SHOSHONI 45 Heifer, 666#................................. $138.50 RIVERTON 28 Heifer, 702#................................. $136.00 LANDER 25 Heifer, 804#................................. $134.50 25 Heifer, 817#................................. $133.00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON BRED HEIFERS Kent & Shelly Haun - 100 Blk Sim/Ang Bred Hfrs 1,050#. Bred to LBW Sim/Ang bulls from Big Country Genetics to start calving 3/1. Pulled bulls 8/2. Rec Virashield 6 VL5 & Vision 7 w/Somnus. Poured w/ Clean Up. Extremely Fancy, long time Sim/Ang program! Cattle designed to run high desert, with Power!! Fox Ranch - 50 Blk Ang Bred Heifers 1,100#. Bred to LBW Blk Ang Bulls to start calving March 10th. Comp vacc and poured. Big, Stout, Fancy Bred Heifers!! Jensen Angus - 25 Blk Ang Bred Heifers. Bred to Jensen Angus herd sires (Low PAP) to calve April/May. Rec. Virashield 6 VL5, Vision 7 & poured w/ Clean-up. Out of registered Angus program, selling as Commercial. All cows PAP tested. High elevation year round. Great opportunity @ fancy Angus genetics here! Fischer Ranch - 25 Hereford Bred Heifers 1,000#. Bred to LBW Blk Ang Bulls to start calving mid March. One brand, high elevation! Dockery Ranch - 15 Blk Bred Heifers. Bred to Sitz Blk Ang bulls to calve April-May. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Scourboss 9 & poured. High desert! Hopkins Hamilton - 10 Blk Ang Bred coming 2 Yr olds. Bred to LBW HD Dunn & Vermillion Angus bulls to calve in May/June. Rec Virashield 6VL5 & poured this fall. Ryan & Dawn Hedges - 5 Blk/BWF F1 Cross Bred Hfrs 1,100#. Start calving Feb 14th-April 30th. Bred to Connealy Angus & Hedges Herefords, sons of Perfect Timing. Proven LBW bulls! Comp vacc program & poured this fall. High elevation, powerful & Fancy!! BRED COWS Flying J Ranch - 200 Blk AngX 4-7 Bred cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to start calving March 15th. Run on winter range, mineral & blocks. Summer above 8000’ on high desert range. Hopkins/Hamilton - 125 Blk Ang Bred 7-ST cows. Bred to HD Dunn & Vermillion Angus bulls to calve in March/April. 45 Blk Ang Bred 3-5 Yr old cows. Bred to HD Dunn & Vermillion Angus bulls to calve in May/June. Cows rec Virashield 6VL5 & poured this fall. Jim Emerson - 120 Blk Ang & AngX 4-8 Yr old Bred cows. Bred to Paintrock Blk Ang bulls to calve March/ April. 50 mile trail to summer range, run between 7,500-8,000’. Complete dispersion of every cow up to 8 Years old! Proven cow herd. Jensen Angus - 100 Blk Ang Bred 3-7 Yr old cows. Bred to Jensen Angus herd sires (Low PAP) to calve April/May. Rec. Virashield 6 VL5, Vision 7 & poured w/ Clean-up. Out of registered Angus program, selling as Commercial. All cows PAP tested. High elevation year round. Great opportunity @ fancy Angus genetics here! Fleur de Lis Cattle Co - 75 Blk Ang & AngX ST Bred Cows. Bred to Lucky 7 Blk Angus bulls to calve April/ May. Rec Virashield 6, Safeguard & Cleanup. One brand, high elevation! Abernathy Ranch - 70 Blk Ang & AngX ST Bred cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to start calving 3/10. Rec Virash-

Early Consignments ield 6 VL5, Pili Shield C & Cleanup. High desert, fancy stock cows! DT Ranch - 60 Blk Ang ST Bred cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. High quality Blk Ang genetics. High desert, powerful cows! Diamond X Ranch - 60 Blk Bred cows 4-6 Yr olds. Bred to Shoshone Angus bulls to start calving April 1st. Rec Virashield 6, 7-way & poured. Dockery Ranch - 56 Blk Bred cows (31 Hd 3-5 Yr olds, 25 ST). Bred to Sitz Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 15th. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Scourboss 9 & poured. High desert! Wapika Ranch – 46 Blk Bred cows mixed age. Bred Blk & Red Angus bulls, to start calving 1st of June. Horton Farms - 45 Blk AngX Short Term Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to calve April/May. Stout, nice cows! Hat Bar Cattle Co - 30 Young Blk Ang Bred cows. Bred to Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls to calve May/June. Powerful cows! Eddie & Beverly Shumway - 30 Blk & Red SM-ST Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve in March. Tyler & Elizabeth Foxworthy - 24 Blk/BWF Bred SM cows. Bred to SO Bulls to calve March/April. Vince Dolbow - 17 Blk Bred BM Cows. Bred to Blk Ang Bulls to calve in March/April. Tom & Jenn Severude - 10 SM Blk Ang Bred cows. Bred to Connealy & SO Blk Ang bulls to calve March/ April. Rec Virashield 6 VL5 w/ Somnus, Guardian, Safeguard & Cleanup. Fancy, high desert. One brand, young cows! Brent Jessop - 1 Holstein 3 Yr old Bred Cow. Bred to a Blk Ang bull to calve in the Summer. Comp vacc & poured. Fancy young cow! COWS/BULLS Winston Blackford - Coming 4 year old Registered Shorthorn Bull; Crooked Post Tobias 3E. Shorthorn outcross herdsire. Docility, calving ease, curve bending growth to weaning weight, moderate mature size. Sired by Yamburgan Tobermorey. Excellent breeding bull 100% last spring.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 WEANED CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • CALVES @ 10:30 AM EXPECTING 4,000 HEAD Dustin Eaton - 250 Blk Ang Strs 500-600# 175 Blk Ang Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Nasalgen & Vision 8 @ Branding; Vista Once, Vision 8 w/ Somnus & poured @ Weaning (12/1). Complete mineral program. Hay fed. High desert, fancy! Fleur de Lis - 330 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 600#. 30 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 650#. Rec Pyramid 5 w/ Presponse, 7-way w/ Somnus, wormed w/ Safeguard & poured. Weaned 10/1. No implants. Choice, high desert yearling makers! Ruby Ranch - 300 Blk AngX Strs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 way w/Somnus @ branding & weaning and poured 10/20. 100% Blk Ang sired. Reputation, high desert calves!! Steve Mines - 150 Blk Ang Strs 600-650# 70 Blk Ang Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 8-way w/ Somnus & poured. Hfrs are Bangs vacc. Reputation, one brand. High desert. V3 Quarter Box - 200 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 350-500#. Comp vacc @branding & weaning (11/1) safeguard & cleanup. High desert, green, running out on aftermath! Jim Eaton - 190 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Nasalgen & Vision 8 @ Branding; Vista Once, Vision 8 w/ Somnus & poured @ Weaning (12/1). Complete

mineral program. Hay fed. High desert, fancy! Griffin Brothers - 120 Blk Ang Hfrs 500-550# 20 Blk Ang Strs 500-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding; Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen, Safeguard & Cleanup @ Weaning (10/1). Long time weaned. Sired by Lucky 7 Blk Ang bulls. Fancy, high desert! 19 Yrling Strs & Hfrs 700# Tim Tolton - 150 Blk/BWF Strs & Hfrs 525-625#. Hfrs are Bangs vacc. Rec 8-way, Virashield 6 @ Branding; Nasalgen & Virashield 6 @ Weaning. Turned out on pasture and long stemmed. Long time weaned. Fancy, high elevation calves!! Ray & Janet Foxworthy - 125 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 650750#. Rec Vision 7 @branding. Weaned 90 days on pasture and hay. Green, Powerful, & Ready to perform! Fegler Farms - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550600#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 7-way w/ Somnus & Nasalgen @ Branding & Weaning. Weaned 11/1. 100% all natural. Summer on high desert range. Fancy! Lazy S Ranch - 80 Blk Ang & AngX(F1 BWF) Strs 500600#. 20 Blk Ang & AngX(F1 BWF) Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 8-way w/Somnus & poured. Weaned 11/15. 100% Blk Ang Sired. Hay fed, high elevation, green & Fancy!! Martin Land & Livestock - 85 Blk Ang Hfrs 625#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way w/ Somnus @ Branding & Weaning. Sired by Sitz Blk Ang bulls. AI sons of SAV Resource, Connealy Investment & Connealy Arsenal. Cowherd Sitz genetics for multiple generations! Long time weaned since October on pasture & mineral tubs. Replacement quality. Reputation genetics! Corbett Ranch - 70 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 475-500#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen & Express 5. Long time weaned. Running out on pasture & hay fed. High desert, green! Flying A Ranch - 50 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Weaned. Jim & Susan Yoder - 45 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7, Nasalgen @ Branding; Vista Once SQ, Vision 7, Nasalgen & Ivomec @ Weaning. Weaned 10/30. Running out on pasture & hay. Carnahan Cattle Co - 42 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 450600#. Comp vacc @ branding & weaning, Safeguard, poured & Multimin. 90 days weaned, hay fed, high elevation. Henry McKee - 30 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Shots @branding. Weaned since October. Kent & Shelli Haun - 25 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vista 5, Once PMH IN Nasalgen & Vision 8 @ Branding; Vision 8 w/ Somnus & Vista Once SQ @ Weaning 10/29 and poured w/ Clean Up. Sired by Powerful Sim/Ang Bulls. Run above 8,000’. 100% all natural. Betty Lund - 23 Blk Strs & Hfrs 700-800#. Comp vacc @ Branding & Weaning. Weaned 10/1. All natural. BQA certified. Hay fed & complete mineral program. Hfrs are replacement quality! Mike Federer - 20 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 600-700#. Weaned a long time, been on grass hay & bunk broke. All Natural! Greg Carlson - 20 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 700#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 8-way w/ Somnus @ Branding & Weaning. 60+ days weaned. Jim Mines - 13 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 650-750#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 8-way w/ Somnus & poured @ Weaning. 45 days weaned. Bunk broke on hay & grain. Hfrs are Bangs vacc. High elevation.

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