Roundup for 10.14.23 by Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Volume 35 Number 25 • October 14, 2023

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A Look Inside Check your ag knowledge with this month’s crossword puzzle......... ............................................ Page 5 Magnum Feedyard earns Certified Angus Beef Award............... Page 7 Wyoming producers compete at World Forage Analysis Super Bowl. .......................................... Page 13 Fall lice treatment considerations offered for the cattle herd................ .......................................... Page 18

As 2018 Farm Bill expires, new farm bill faces challenges The 2018 Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30, and the fate of many federal agriculture programs remains in limbo. It is still being determined who will become the next House Speaker as loom-

ing conditions continue to plague the country. Congress struck a deal to avoid a government shutdown on Sept. 30. However, it is still being determined if new legislation will pass by mid-

Quick Bits The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to investigate the vandalism of a road grader near the Sweetwater Station intersection on the Fourth of July. A reward of $1,000 is offered by BLM for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those involved in the crime. Anyone with information is urged to contact BLM law enforcement at 406-8965150 or 307-347-5124.

On Oct. 13, the American Angus Association, Canadian Angus Association and Angus Australia partnered to release a new userfriendly tool – World Angus Evaluation (WAE), which aims to help eliminate hurdles for cattlemen participating in international commerce with Angus genetics. Traits included in the 2023 WAE release are calving ease direct, calving ease maternal, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, maternal milk, scrotal circumference, marbling, carcass weight, ribeye area, fat thickness, claw set and foot angle.

Crop Prices

Corn prices benefited from some technical buying on Oct. 11. December futures added 2.5 cents to $4.88. Soybean prices incurred double-digit losses as traders placed their final bets ahead of the Oct. 10 World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report. November futures lost 18.5 cents to $12.53.

Please see FARM BILL on page 18

Drought conditions force producers to make tough herd decisions during fall preg-check

WWA Meeting

WAE Release

Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Associate Professor, Policy Specialist and Director of the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center

Making Big Decisions

BLM Reward

The Wyoming Water Association (WWA) will hold its 2023 Annual Water Conference with the Upper Missouri Water Association on Oct. 24-26 at the CAMPLEX in Gillette. Water resource professionals from Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota will discuss current issues, share insight and exchange ideas on how to address water resource challenges. To register for the event, visit wyomingwater.org/ annual-meeting.

November, and more importantly, if there will be a resolution by the end of the year. 2023 Farm Bill delayed During an episode of Nebraska FARMcast, dated Sept. 27, University of

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For centuries, agriculture producers have faced challenges which constantly test their resilience. Today, this list of challenges is long, and with ongoing drought conditions, record-high input costs and unnecessary government policies around every corner, maintaining a herd of cattle may arguably be more challenging than ever. According to the National Drought Mitigation Center’s (NDMC) September Drought Climate Summary, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 26, the West experienced a slight decrease in overall abnormal dryness, from 45.5 to 44 percent, but an intensification of all other categories.

Weaning tips offered

As many producers know, weaning is one of the most stressful periods in a young animal’s life, and the intensity of stress felt during this time can cause lifelong impacts, eventually cutting in to the producer’s bottom line. According to a publication prepared by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension Beef Specialist Dan Loy for the 2003 Four State Beef Conference, good performance and health during the first 30 to 45 days post-weaning can set the stage for an efficient and profitable feed out or a long and productive life in the herd. “On the other hand, most sickness and death loss due to respiratory disease happens at this time,” shares Loy, further noting respiratory disease affects one in seven feedlot cattle and is the leading cause of death. “Recovered cattle also gain more slowly and have lower value carcasses than healthy cattle,” he explains. “Also, digestive upsets that occur here may show up as founder, liver abscess and/or other side effects later on. Cattle fed too conservatively at this stage may pass up the most potentially efficient period of their life and add extra days on feed, and therefore, cost of gain.” To avoid this, cattle producers may want to start making a plan for low-stress weaning and proper post-weaning nutrition. Methods of separation In a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) article, published in August 2015, Authors Karla Jenkins, a UNL beef and range management specialist; Dr. Dee Griffin, a UNL feedlot veterinarian and Aaron Stalker, a former UNL Extension beef nutrition specialist, list several low-stress Please see WEANING on page 19

moderate drought or worse increased from 30.8 to 31.2 percent, severe drought or worse increased from 13.3 to 17.7 percent, extreme drought or worse increased from 2.9 to 6.1 percent and exceptional drought increased from zero to 0.7 percent. There is no doubt when water becomes scarce, so does feed supply and the cost of maintaining a cow herd. Therefore, during drought conditions and tough years, producers may be forced to reduce their herd size to make ends meet. Please see DROUGHT on page 12

Youth involvement WCCA works to strengthen bonds and become more involved in ag industry The Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association (WCCA) is a group of college students who have many different experiences in the cattle industry at the University of Wyoming (UW). The organization has members who have grown up on large-scale operations and other members who have never seen a cow until they joined the club. The main goal of WCCA is to help students grow their ranch at home, through learning about different practices on different ranches, in which each student can take something valuable from the club back home or use it to start their own operation. This year, WCCA is making an effort to strengthen their bonds with industry organizations throughout the state of Wyoming and work to become more involved in the industry as a whole. Strengthening bonds, attending events According to WWCA President Meredith Halweg, a UW senior majoring in agriculture business and farm and ranch management with a minor in Please see WCCA on page 8

WOMEN IN AG Cattlewomen bring the best to beef industry A group of unique women filled with grit and grace spend their time taking care of their families, farm and livestock, while also making time to support their community through volunteer work, education and promoting the beef industry. Local cattlewomen often support several national projects and work closely with the National and Wyoming Cattlewomen’s Associations, Wyoming Beef Council, Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom, as well as the local CowBelle organizations.

Wyoming Cow-Belles originated in 1940 headed by Charlotte Snodgrass. Snodgrass and a group of ladies wanted to do more for the livestock industry. In 1992, the organization changed its name to Wyoming CattleWomen, Inc. However, some counties still function under the same name, but the primary goal of the organization has never changed, to increase the demand and awareness of Wyoming beef. Natrona County events Natrona County Cow-Belles President Melissa Carter notes her branch

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Another Raise On Postage Coming soon to everyone is another postage rate hike. At this moment, I’m sure many are probably thinking, “We just had a postage hike,” and they’re right. The reason we’re getting this hike is because the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has From the Publisher the authority to raise rates every six Dennis Sun months. To be fair, USPS is an easy target to kick around, but they also bring about lot of issues to kick around. The service always says they are going broke, threatening to close post offices, especially in rural communities. In response, rural communities have a lot of emotion behind hearing their post office may shut down, since they are so important in those communities. A number of years ago, labor unions encouraged Congress to pass a bill where USPS had to keep five years of retirement funds on hand. This broke USPS, since this sum of money was so huge and they couldn’t touch it. Looking back, I believe the downfall of USPS was when unions got into the post office. Currently, I have heard there are six labor unions involved in USPS. This is too many, but it tells us the post office is big business, and we realize wherever there are unions, there is a lot of money. A few years ago, USPS consolidated its regional post offices, which turned out to be a huge mess. A letter sent from Sundance to Gillette had to first go to Sioux Falls, S.D., and a letter sent from Big Piney to Pinedale had to go through Salt Lake City. The service also extended the delivery time for newspapers and other mail, such as catalogues, to at least 10 days. There were some cattle sales where sale catalogues didn’t reach customers until after the sale. Common bills didn’t get paid on time and your Wyoming Livestock Roundup was a week or two late. It all caused an uproar, especially in rural areas. The Roundup asked our senator and representative at the time, Mike Enzi and Cynthia Lummis, for help. It finally got squared around. Now, we need help keeping postal prices down. With the new postal rate hike, a first-class stamp will rise to 68 cents from 66 cents. The last increase raised the price of a stamp from 60 cents to 63 cents, and if this hike is accepted, the price of a first-class stamp will increase 13 percent. All other mail, such a newspapers and catalogues, will have an even larger raise, so it will all trickle down to the consumer. I can’t imagine Benjamin Franklin ever envisioning USPS as it stands today. He would most likely tell us to take it away, give it to a private company, and in some areas, tell them to keep their government electric delivery vans. I can honestly say I really don’t know what would be best for USPS, but as someone who pays the post office thousands of dollars every week, some changes are needed. Unions are tough to go up against for help from Congress, but maybe a Congressional hearing would be a good start to get these issues out in the open. Here at the Roundup, we try to keep costs down for our readers – USPS should do the same.

GUEST OPINIONS

Don't Screw Up the Windfall Profits By Dallas Mount The year 2023 is shaping up to be a record profit year for many in the cattle business. I realize not everyone is participating, as there are regional droughts and specific situations for some, which will take them out of this opportunity. Nevertheless, for others the stars have aligned. The last time we saw record profits in the cattle business was in 2014, and poor decisions made by ranch managers in 2014 resulted in many hard times for years to follow. I feel like the crusty old guy sitting at the coffee shop when I say, “Don’t make the same mistakes this time.” To understand what these mistakes are, it is important to look at the economic and financial structure of most ranching operations. Some common problems we find in the way many ranches structure their business include too many employees and people for what the business can support in a healthy way, too much wealth tied up in fixed assets which don’t produce cash flow in excess of their costs, too little money in “liquid” assets and lack of business management knowledge by key people. Let’s explore each of these problems a bit deeper. Too many employees We have a benchmark at Ranching for Profit (RFP) called gross product per full-time employee (GP/ FTE). The most economically healthy businesses are usually exceeding $400,000 GP/FTE. Those who don’t speak RFP, might think gross product is the same as gross revenue – it isn’t.

Gross product is the economic value the enterprise creates. Most ranching businesses have way too many mouths at the table for the value the business is producing. I’m not saying these people are lazy. Usually, it is quite the opposite. However, they often aren’t engaged in tasks or enterprises that are good at adding value to the business. When income is high and money is rolling in, it is tempting to bring Junior home or add people to the business. If a business isn’t exceeding this benchmark or getting close to it, individuals might be making the problem worse by adding more people. Too much wealth tied up in fixed assets We all love stuff, especially machines to make our work easier. As a business grows in maturity it is tempting to invest profits in things we enjoy and things which make our lives easier, even if it doesn’t make economic sense. Our rule of thumb is equipment has an annual ownership cost of 20 percent of its current value. This means a tractor worth $100,000 today has an annual ownership cost of $20,000 per year. This might strike one as unreasonable, but when we think of repairs, depreciation, insurance, interest, taxes etc., it begins to make sense. If the tractor isn’t producing well in excess of $20,000 per year, then economically, one shouldn’t own it. Most ranches have way too much of their wealth tied up in fixed assets which don’t produce cash flow in excess

of their costs. Neighbors are going to pile their profits into machines they want but can’t economically justify. This is often done in the name of tax avoidance. Don’t be like your neighbors. Pay the dang tax if you have to or deploy the money somewhere in the business that will improve profitability and make the tax problem worse next year. Too little money in “liquid” assets Liquid assets are cash or things one can quickly turn into cash. If an individual had to get their hands on cash in two weeks, how much could they comfortably come up with? What are the annual costs of keeping the doors open on their farm or ranch? What percentage of their annual operating costs are available in short notice? Our recommendation is at least 50 percent of annual operating costs should be available with short notice. For many farms and ranches this number is closer to five or 10 percent – well below the target. This often leaves the business with their back against the wall when things go bad. The next drought, flood, fire or market crash is just around the corner. Prepare by having adequate reserves. Lack of business management knowledge by key people Ranchers are often very skilled at raising livestock, but many stink at running a business to raise livestock. Does the ranch have clear roles and responsibilities, economic projections for the coming year, a cash flow budget and plan, a

clear mission and vision for the business, a grazing and operating plan, regular strategic work sessions, regular operations work session and a clear succession plan that is communicated? If your business has some holes in the list above, you’re not alone. But, the profits from this year could be an opportunity to invest in key people, to help them build the proper skills to produce results your business needs. Ag business owners are rightly taught to be frugal. Unfortunately, this frugalness spills over into being cheap when it comes to investing in people. Our recommendation is at least one month’s salary per year in professional development. If this isn’t occurring on a consistent basis, it is a problem. I hope 2023 is a record year for you. I hope you deploy the profits from 2023 to build a stronger and more resilient business for the years ahead. I would be honored if RFP can be part of helping build this business. Registrations for our 2023-24 schools are at an all-time high, and many of our winter schools are close to full. For those who want to attend a school this winter, I strongly recommend getting registered now with a deposit to secure a spot in the school you want to attend. We look forward to seeing you in the classroom. Dallas Mount is the owner of Ranch Management Consultants, home of the Ranching for Profit School and the Executive Link program. He can be reached rmc@ranchmanagement.com or 307-2136010.

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NEWS BRIEFS Meat exports reported

August pork exports totaled 226,519 metric tons (mt), steady with last year, while export value fell 1.5 percent to $649.5 million. Exports to leading market Mexico remained on a record pace and set a value record in August at $211.7 million. Exports also trended higher year-over-year to Japan, Canada, Central America, the Dominican Republic, Oceania and Taiwan. Through the first eight months of 2023, pork exports were 11 percent above last year’s pace at 1.91 million mt, valued at $5.32 billion, up nine percent. August beef exports totaled 109,000 mt, down 19 percent from last year – when export volume was the second highest on record – but a six percent increase over July. Export value was $883.9 million, down 15 percent year-over-year but nine percent above July. Exports to Mexico continued to trend higher in August, shipments to Guatemala were the second highest on record and exports to South America were the largest in more than a year. August exports also increased year-over-year to Africa and the Dominican Republic. Exports to leading markets South Korea and Japan were well below last year, but improved over July. For January through August, beef exports trailed last year’s record pace by 12 percent in volume – 881,343 mt – and 19 percent in value – $6.69 billion. August exports of U.S. lamb muscle cuts fell 14 percent from a year ago to 107 mt – the lowest volume this year. Export value was down 18 percent to $678,000. Through August, lamb muscle cut exports were down three percent to 1,371 mt, valued at just under $8 million, down seven percent. January through August exports increased to the Netherlands Antilles, Panama and Canada but were lower to the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Shipments to Mexico were up slightly in volume but value trended lower. A detailed summary of the January through August export results for U.S. beef, pork and lamb, including market-specific highlights, is available on the U.S. Meat Export Federation website. For questions, e-mail Joe Schuele or call 303-547-0030.

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UW Giving Day set The University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR) is inviting the public to join them in their mission to grow a brighter future for Wyoming and UW students by donating to the Dean’s Make a Difference Fund during UW’s Annual Giving Day, held Oct. 25-26 from noon to noon. According to UW CALSNR, this fund supports the college by “fostering excellence and providing financial aid.” It fuels scholarships, fellowships, programming, curriculum development, research and outreach to benefit citizens and students across the state of Wyoming. Donors also have the opportunity to donate matching funds – which allow them to double the impact of their generous gifts – through match opportunities available during UW Giving Day. The day will begin with the Noon Kick-off Match on Oct. 25 of $100,000, the Faculty and Staff Match of $25,000, the Graduates of Last Decade and Young Alumni Match of $5,000 and the College of Ag Matching Fund of $6,000. At 6 p.m., there will be a live 40K Match of $40,000. On Oct. 26, there will be a Midnight Match of $12,000 and a Mystery Live Match, time to be determined. For more information or to donate, visit bit.ly/3PlduiD.

UW educators win awards This September, a member of University of Wyoming (UW) Extension was honored at the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences 89th annual session in Providence, R.I. Vicki Hayman, UW Extension community vitality and health educator, and Tanya Engel, former UW Extension graphic designer, won second place in the Educational Publication Communications category for their “High-Altitude Baking” cookbook. Hayman also won third place in the same category for her educational publication “Food Preservation with Reduced or No Salt or Sugar.” Both award-winning publications were rigorously researched. Hayman compiled recipes for the preservation project from reputable sources, finding safe and tasty recipes for people with a variety of food restrictions and preferences. The resource also includes basic introductory information about food preservation. Hayman began developing the preservation publication to meet the needs of people in Wyoming. She received calls from many people looking for preservation recipes using less salt and sugar and decided to compile them into one booklet so people would have a handy resource at their fingertips. Similarly, the high-altitude cookbook got its start from a conversation between Engel and Hayman. Engel mentioned some of the difficulties she had with adjusting recipes for altitude when moving to Laramie in 2011. With their mutual love of cooking, they decided to test some recipes and put together a resource for the Wyoming community. Free, downloadable versions of both publications are available at bit.ly/low-sugar-preservation and bit. ly/high-altitude-baking. Hard copies of the “High-Altitude Baking” cookbook can be purchased at bit.ly/uwebooks.

Applications accepted The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a nationwide Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) signup for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Wyoming NRCS is currently accepting applications for enrollment into ACEP Agricultural Land Eeasments (ALE) or ACEP Wetland Reserve Easements. Applications for the current IRA funding cycle must be submitted by Nov. 6. Applications will compete nationwide for approximately $1.89 million. For more information on the programs, visit nrcs. usda.gov.

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RED ANGUS SECTION JP Werner & Sons 132 Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 800-950#, 3 Rounds of Shots, Coming off grass, Hfrs are Spayed Cochran Ranch 100 Mostly Red Angus, few Blk Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots, Sired by K2 Red Angus Bulls Keith Roth 95 Red Angus Strs (2 Blk/12 F1 Rwf), 575-675#, Branding & Precond Shots, Enrolled and Tagged with Red Angus Assoc Feeder Calf Certification Prog and Allied Access Prog, Premium Genetics from Programs like: Pieper Red Angus, Wedel Beef Genetics and Bieber Red Angus Dennis & Donna Miller 63 Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Branding Shots, No Implants, Home Raised Charles Herbst 60 Red/Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 475-525#, Branding Shots, Steers are Knife Cut, Producer All Natural Henry Borchardt Estate 50 Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 475-525#, Branding Shots, Home Raised Lawernce & Rhonda Beck 30 Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 450-500#, Branding & Precond Shots Red Hills Spendthrift Trust/Gus Pellatz 24 Mostly Red (1-2 Blk) Strs, 850-900#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, No Implants North Casper Creek Livestock 20 Red Angus Strs, 500#, Branding Shots, Producer All Natural Jesse & Mallroy Cecil 20 Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 750-800#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, No Implants, Heifers PTO at ranch LONGHORN-CORR. SECTION McIntosh Ranch/Ellen Fox 150 Longhorn Strs & Hfrs, 175-385, Branding Shots: Vision 7 w/Spur, All Natural, Home Raised FEEDERS Stan Swanson 162 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 850-950#, 2 Rounds of Shots, Off grass, Home Raised, Sired by Lucky Seven Blk Angus Bulls Reverse L 92 Blk (18 Red) Strs, 950#, Complete Vac. Program Riverside Ranch 50 Blk/Bwf Hfrs, 850#, PTO @ ranch, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, Home Raised Dana & Annalisa Beck 45 BlkBwf Hfrs, 800-850#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass William & Lori Sturgeon 24 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 600-800#, Heifers are Open, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, High Elevation, Home Raised Dr. Joe Skavdahl 10 Mx Hfrs (1 Str), 800-900#, Open, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass Garrett & Cassidy Ryland 5 Red/Blk Hfrs, 750#, PTO @ ranch on Aug. 18, Birth, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots CALVES Clyncke, Smith, Weidman 325 Blk few Rd/Char-x Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Branding & Precond Shots Peterson Livestock, LLC 298 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Branding & Precond Shots, High Altitude, Producers All Natural Lovercheck Land & Cattle 220 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Branding & Precond Shots, Hfrs are Replacement Quality, Mineral Program (Bovi Box) Broken Box Ranch Inc. 180 Bwf F-1 Cross few Blk Hfrs, 550-700#, Branding & Precond Shots, Bangs Vac., No Implants, Home Raised, This is their 50th year selling calves here at Torrington Livestock Markets JFW Corp. 180 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Branding & Precond Shots Broken Heart Ranch 80 F 1 Herford/Red Angus -x Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural, Heifers are Replacement Quality 88 Ranch Land & Livestock 40 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Branding Shots, Steers are Knife Cut, Home Raised Lightning Creek Grazing LLC/Fred & Chistina Hiser 32 Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Weaned 30 days, Bunk Broke, Branding & Weaning Shots

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 ~ ALL CLASSES MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 - CALF SPECIAL

Riverside Livestock LLC 350 Blk few Red Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Branding Shots Dennis Brooks 215 Red/Rwf Strs & Hfdrs, 475-525#, Branding Shots Dean Finnerty 190 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 475-600#, Branding Shots, Steers are Knife Cut, Home Raised Staman & Staman 140 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding & Precond Shots, Steers are Knife Cut, Home Raised Andrew Kortes & Sons 97 Hereford /Angus -x Strs & Hfrs, 400-440#, Branding Shots, Home Raised, Summered at 6000-8000’ Bob & Bev Yeik 110 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Branding Shots Dennis and Dan Vetter 104 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Branding & Precond Shots Jimmie & Amy Johnson 95 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots Josh Wallis 70 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding & Precond Shots, Been on a Free Choice Mineral Program, Steers are Knife Cut Jo Reilly Estate/Amy Applegarth 60 Mostly Blk few Bwf Strs, 400-500#, Branding & Precond Shots, Sired by Paint Rock Angus Bull and Zumbrunnen Angus Bulls Danny & Susie Tadewald 60 Blk/Rd Angus few Longhorn/Angus-x Strs & Hfrs, 500#, 2 Rounds of Modified Live Vac. Program Fred Acheson 50 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Branding & Precond Shots, Heifers are Bangs Vac., Home Raised Caster Ranch 49 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 475-600#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots, Heifers are Bangs Vac, Steers are Knife Cut Fred Kirchhefer 19 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 600#, Branding Shots Shmidl Ranch 18 Blk/Bwf Sim-Angus-x Strs & Hfrs, 600-650#, Weaned 23 days, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural Rick & Crystal Zerbe 6 Blk Strs, 550-600#, Branding Shots, Producer All Natural, Knife Cut SALE RESULTS -CALF SPECIAL SALE RESULTS -ALL CLASSES MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 - 2735 HD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 - 4940 HD Ring Tail R Cattle Co 3 Black Str Calf 281 $1,150.00 Robert Jones 31 Black Steer 728 266.50 $1,940.12 Ring Tail R Cattle Co 5 Black Str Calf 302 432.50 $1,306.15 T A Ranch LP 29 Black Steer 691 259.00 $1,789.69 Joe Bright 4 Black Str Calf 301 422.00 $1,270.22 Kevin Shrock 18 Black Steer 821 251.00 $2,060.71 Ring Tail R Cattle Co 23 Black Str Calf 386 405.00 $1,563.30 Robert Jones 70 Black Steer 837 248.00 $2,075.76 Toby/Tana Campbell 8 Black Str Calf 326 401.00 $1,307.26 Jason Crowder 8 Black Steer 869 246.00 $2,137.74 Jim Atkinson 27 Black Str Calf 393 389.00 $1,528.77 Reed Livestock 19 Black Steer 920 241.50 $2,221.80 Joe Bright 23 Black Str Calf 407 380.00 $1,546.60 Robert Jones 21 Black Steer 956 239.00 $2,284.84 Ring Tail R Cattle Co 37 Black Str Calf 429 374.00 $1,604.46 Notch Peak Co LLC 46 Black Steer 1044 229.00 $2,390.76 Mill Iron D Ranch 8 Black Str Calf 446 366.00 $1,632.36 Tom Chant 24 Blk/Red Steer 927 240.00 $2,224.80 Slow & Easy Ranch 10 Black Str Calf 452 354.00 $1,600.08 Barlow Livestock Inc 21 Red Steer 655 262.00 $1,716.10 Tom Herbst 29 Black Str Calf 470 350.00 $1,645.00 Barlow Livestock Inc 104 Red Steer 742 259.00 $1,921.78 Ring Tail R Cattle Co 20 Black Str Calf 495 346.00 $1,712.70 Notch Peak Co LLC 13 Red Steer 971 229.50 $2,228.45 Brett Waters 5 Black Str Calf 470 343.00 $1,612.10 T A Ranch LP 41 Black Heifer 653 260.00 $1,697.80 Dan Wall 10 Black Str Calf 487 342.00 $1,665.54 Gary Aschenbrenner 25 Black Heifer 605 252.50 $1,527.63 Morgan Peden 9 Black Str Calf 506 334.00 $1,690.04 Jason Griess 14 Black Heifer 755 240.50 $1,815.78 John Thayer 43 Black Str Calf 519 330.50 $1,715.30 Bootheel Seven 96 Black Heifer 819 239.50 $1,961.51 Tammy Powell 5 Black Str Calf 521 324.00 $1,688.04 Tanner Groves 42 Black Heifer 774 238.50 $1,845.99 Ken Pickinpaugh 46 Black Str Calf 540 319.00 $1,722.60 Sams Livestock LLC 10 Black Heifer 887 231.00 $2,048.97 Slow & Easy Ranch 33 Black Str Calf 550 316.50 $1,740.75 Steve Palm 4 Black Heifer 1012 218.00 $2,206.16 Ken Pickinpaugh 18 Black Str Calf 615 290.00 $1,783.50 Gary Aschenbrenner 27 Blk/Red Heifer 714 249.50 $1,781.43 47QC LLC 6 Black Str Calf 585 290.00 $1,696.50 Warren Ranch Co 20 Blk/Red Heifer 1054 205.00 $2,160.70 C.W. Kessler Ranch 34 Black Str Calf 576 287.00 $1,653.12 Lynde & Petersen 35 BWF Heifer 767 239.50 $1,836.97 Heine Ranch 13 Black Str Calf 599 274.00 $1,641.26 Jim Morrison 97 Charolais Heifer 894 228.50 $2,042.79 47QC LLC 23 Black Str Calf 653 271.00 $1,769.63 Jim Morrison 209 Charolais Heifer 986 225.00 $2,218.50 Ring Tail R Cattle Co 16 Black Hfr Calf 330 383.00 $1,263.90 Gary Aschenbrenner 13 Mixed Heifer 612 252.50 $1,545.30 Ring Tail R Cattle Co 49 Black Hfr Calf 380 355.00 $1,349.00 Gary Aschenbrenner 30 Red Heifer 659 249.50 $1,644.21 Jim Atkinson 4 Black Hfr Calf 352 349.00 $1,228.48 Chris Jensen 12 Black Str Calf 467 346.50 $1,618.16 Kevin & Kim Forgey 8 Black Hfr Calf 388 336.00 $1,303.68 Hornbuckle Ranch Inc22 Black Str Calf 408 340.00 $1,387.20 Ring Tail R Cattle Co 34 Black Hfr Calf 432 330.00 $1,425.60 Pennington & Hall 13 Black Str Calf 428 335.00 $1,433.80 Slow & Easy Ranch 28 Black Hfr Calf 453 313.00 $1,417.89 Pennington & Hall 72 Black Str Calf 513 316.00 $1,621.08 Tam Staman 12 Black Hfr Calf 475 306.00 $1,453.50 Broken Box Ranch 16 Black Str Calf 541 305.00 $1,650.05 Ken Pickinpaugh 31 Black Hfr Calf 488 301.00 $1,468.88 JFW Corp 87 Black Str Calf 570 304.00 $1,732.80 Tom Mikesell 11 Black Hfr Calf 499 297.50 $1,484.53 JFW Corp 10 Black Str Calf 624 282.00 $1,759.68 Dan Wall 7 Black Hfr Calf 511 294.00 $1,502.34 Broken Box Ranch 75 Black Str Calf 711 271.00 $1,926.81 Slow & Easy Ranch 17 Black Hfr Calf 502 293.00 $1,470.86 Broken Box Ranch 88 BWF Str Calf 631 300.00 $1,893.00 Mike Grose 12 Black Hfr Calf 523 289.00 $1,511.47 Pennington & Hall 13 Black Hfr Calf 387 324.00 $1,253.88 Ken Pickinpaugh 34 Black Hfr Calf 544 272.00 $1,479.68 JFW Corp 5 Black Hfr Calf 412 320.00 $1,318.40 Ruth Anne Smathers 21 Black Hfr Calf 537 270.00 $1,449.90 Pennington & Hall 19 Black Hfr Calf 460 307.00 $1,412.20 Mike Grose 1 Black Hfr Calf 565 267.50 $1,511.38 Hornbuckle Ranch Inc64 Black Hfr Calf 506 285.50 $1,444.63 Creekside Ranch LLC 4 Black Hfr Calf 636 245.00 $1,558.20 R & K Farms Inc 6 Black Hfr Calf 498 272.50 $1,357.05

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From the Kitchen Table By Lynn Harlan Be Aware, Take Care Ahhh… fall – finally. I love living with four seasons, but if I could choose, I’d have five months of fall, two months of winter snow for snowpack and the rest divided up between spring rains and short summer heat. Sadly, we’ve had a slate of unfortunate four-wheeler accidents this year. I’m sure everyone reading this knows of someone who has passed away or was seriously injured in an ATV accident. When everyone was horseback, there were plenty of accidents as well – head injuries and broken bones from a horse stepping in a hole or bucking down a draw, the rope under a tail, spooked and running off and even while getting on or off. There still are plenty of horse wrecks, but a lot more folks use four-wheelers for ranch work now. Four-wheelers are so easy – you can just step on and take off – no wrangling, no frozen picket chains and no feeding. Everyone rides a fourwheeler on this ranch. In the days of bag phones, Bob always needed to find cell service. Once, while we were coming up out of the creek on the mountain, he almost made it but the fourwheeler came back down, over and over, all the way to the bottom. Luckily, Bob was thrown off and just got a bloody head. The guys at the four-wheeler shop just shook their heads when we brought it in with the handlebars all kinky. Years ago, Bob and I were gathering some escaped cows on the mountain. I was horseback, and Bob and his trusty dog Kaycee were on a fourwheeler. Bob had a braided leash out of hay strings with a loop on one end to keep his dog on the back of the fourwheeler. Kaycee had a tendency to jump off and help at inopportune times. Bob had the cows, and I was atop the ridge to turn them. They were coming

down a draw, and Bob was in pursuit. I didn’t see the wreck, but Bob says it was straight out of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” Kaycee had jumped off of the four-wheeler and was running in front. The loop in Bob’s hand slipped over onto the throttle, and things really sped up! Kaycee was running in front, tightening the hold on the throttle, and the fourwheeler was going faster and faster, while Bob was stomping on the brakes trying to wreck since it was the only way to stop. The four-wheeler was on it’s side, wheels still spinning fast and the motor at high revs. Every time Bob tried to reach for the key, the spinning wheels would grab his clothes. Luckily, the automatic kill switch Honda installs worked, and the fourwheeler finally died. I rode to the top of the hill and looked down – the cows were heading in the wrong direction and Bob, the dog and the four-wheeler were all resting at the bottom. What the heck? Were they taking a break? Another time, while putting salt out on the mountain, I tipped the four-wheeler over on it’s side. The wheels ended uphill. I was almost able to get it upright. I even found a pole to pry it with, but I finally I gave up and walked four miles back to camp in the dark. The next morning, I caught my horse, rode down to the four-wheeler, got a rope on it and tipped it up. I unsaddled my horse, loaded up the saddle and we all headed back to camp. This is why my family keeps an eye on me now when I’m out on a fourwheeler. Try to be safe out there folks! No texting on bare stretches of Interstate 25, warm your pony up before taking off and for heaven’s sake, be careful on those fourwheelers.

BLM to burn slash piles The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wind River/ Bighorn Basin District tentatively plans to burn slash piles within the Cody, Lander and Worland field office areas this fall and winter. These pile burns will reduce accumulated slash from previous mechanical thinning projects. Pile burning is contingent upon fuel moisture and weather meeting appropriate treatment conditions onsite. Smoke may be visible from surrounding areas during the pile burning and days following as slash material consumes. These projects may be conducted from mid-October through April in the Bear Creek, Beaver Creek and Rattlesnake Mountain areas under the Cody Field Office; the Green Mountain, Long Creek and Copper Mountain areas under the Lander Field Office and the Sand Draw, North Brokenback and Jacob’s Creek areas under the Worland Field Office. For more information, contact Rance Neighbors at 307347-5100. For more information on prescribed fire and vegetation management on public lands, visit forestsandrangelands.gov/.

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Down 1 Remove fleece 2 Cut down a tree 3 Puts up a new building, for example 4 Renovate 5 Pond organism 7 Seed again 8 Hesitant word 9 Squirrel nest 11 Popular cattle ranching TV series 17 Relaxation area 18 Removing feathers from 20 Pig’s playground 21 Turkey sound 23 Structure that channels water past an obstacle or to a subter ranean waterway 24 Current tendencies 26 For that reason... 28 Hearing organ 30 Wire service, abbr. 32 Russian autocrat ot old 34 Bit of Morse code 36 Above 38 Circle ratio

OBITUARIES

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Jay B. Downs March 15, 1949 – Oct. 5, 2023

Jay B. Downs, age 74, of Big Piney died in a tragic accident on his ranch on Oct. 5. Jay was born in Shelley, Idaho on March 15, 1949 and has one younger

brother, Robert “Bob,” and two younger sisters, Vickey and Cheryl. All four children were given up for adoption, where he and his brother were adopted by Jack and Helen Downs of Douglas in 1954 and his sisters to another family. Jay was raised on a cattle ranch just outside of Douglas on Lightening Creek and graduated from Douglas High School in 1967. He attended dental school in Omaha, Neb. for a short time to become a dentist, but realized it was not for him. Jay was then drafted into the Army to serve in

the Vietnam War. There, he served two tours, spending a year and a half as a combat sergeant. Upon his return home, he was approached by an Army general who offered him a full-ride scholarship to West Point for his high test scores and achievements. He declined and returned to the ranch in Douglas. Jay married Rebecca Sue Davis on Aug. 19, 1972. Jay worked in the oil and gas field for 17 years to assist life on the ranch. In the fall of 1988, Jay and Rebecca purchased the Reservoir Ranch in Big Piney and made the move on Jan. 17, 1989. Jay is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Helen Downs. Jay is survived by his wife Rebecca; two children Jacque and John (Misty); brother Robert; sisters Vickey Wright and

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Cheryl Howe and seven grand girls Tyler, Taliesen, Tori, Tacey, Lyrik, Tabitha and Trinity. He was blessed to have many nieces and

nephews who adored him as well. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Shriners Hos-

pital in his name. A funeral service will be held at the Senior Center in Marbleton on Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. with a light meal to follow.

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Don’t Panic: Managing for Toxicity Risk in Panicum Grass Species

EXTENSION EDUCATION By Micah Most, UW Extension Educator

The exceptional rainfall this growing season brought forth an abundance of forage on range and pasture across the state. In

some cases, this moisture prompted a flush of growth from annual plant species not commonly seen. A recent contact to the

Big horn Basin

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October 9 – 1,232 Head • 350-530# (Lt. CF, $3-$4 Lower) • 550-700# (Hvy CF) $8-$10 Lower • October 12 – 318 Head • Cows & Bulls Steady BULLS Schlattman, Dean - Greybull Dausman, S. Dave - Lovell 1 Blk Cow, 1485# .......................$9450 1 Blk Bull, 1970#.......................$11700 Mastre, Shane - Basin 1 Red Cow, 1185# ......................$9450 Snell, Raymond - Lovell 1 Blk Bull, 1795#.......................$11400 Gasvoda, Gretchen - Greybull 1 Blk Cow,1205# ........................$9300 Cross, Neil - Powell 1 Blk Bull, 1970#.......................$11350 Deep Creek - Foster Ranch - Riverton 1 Blk Bull, 2145#...................... $10900 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1450# .............$9300 Baird, Jack - Thermopolis Rice Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 2 Hrfd Bulls, avg. 1975# ...........$11300 1 Red Cow, 1425#......................$9100 Tag Double H Cattle - Carmel HEIFERETTES 1 Blk Bull, 1870#.......................$11200 TD Farms - Worland 2 Blk Hfettes, avg. 938# .......... $14400 LU Ranch - Woland 1 Blk Bull, 1635#...................... $10900 Apanashk, Kanton - Powell 50 1 Blk Hfrette, 875#................... $14250 1 Blk Bull, 1965#...................... $107 2 Blk Bulls, avg. 1608#............ $10650 Starbuck Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Hfrette, 1140# ................. $14100 Hoyt, Mark - Basin 1 Blk Bull, 1905#...................... $10900 HEIFERS Baird, Jack - Thermopolis Lyman Rach - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1765#...................... $10700 9 Blk Hfrs, avg. 827# ............... $23250 COWS Culver, Ondrea - Meeteetse TD Farms - Worland 6 BWF Hfrs, avg. 850#............ $22700 00 1 Blk Cow, 1200# .....................$112 HEIFER CALVES 1 Blk Cow, 1360# .......................$9400 Herman, Jordan - Hyattville 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 337#......... $32000 Davidson, Peter - Burlington 1 Blk Cow, 1715# .................... $10950 Turnell Cattle Company - Meeteetse 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1580# .......... $10750 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 363#......... $31750 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1542# .......... $10600 Davidson, Peter - Burlington 1 Blk Cow, 1590# .................... $10150 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 373#......... $30750 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1305# .............$9800 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 435#......... $27100 Pfister, Pat - Pinedale 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 466#......... $26600 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1778# ....... $10900 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 554#......... $24800 1 Blk Cow, 1215# .......................$9900 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 623#......... $22750 Turnell Cattle Co. - Meeteetse 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 700#......... $21200 1 Xbred Cow, 1390#................ $10750 Conner, Carolyn - Thermopolis 3 XBred Cows, avg. 1383# ..... $10650 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 368#......... $28600 2 XBred Cows, avg. 1425# ..... $10600 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 524#......... $25200 Diamond S Ranch LLC - Hyattville Martinez, Scott - Evansville 1 BWF Cow, 1530# ................. $10650 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 372#......... $28250 00 1 RWF Cow, 1470# ....................$98 Coble, Mike - Burlington 1 Hrfd Cow, 1495#......................$9500 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 335#......... $28000 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1555# ...........$8950 Pfister, Pat - Pinedale 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 407#......... $27500 Hoodoo Land Holdings LLC - Cody 1 CharX Cow, 1405# ............... $10650 24 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 502#....... $25875 50 2 CharX Cows, avg. 1468# ..... $105 Heart Y - Riverton 3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 433# ..... $27500 Cross, Neil - Powell 1 Blk Cow, 1235# .................... $10600 Griffin, John - Riverton 5 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 459# ..... $27000 Starbuck Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1475# .................... $10400 Deep Creek - Foster Ranch - Riverton 1 Blk Cow, 1385# .......................$9500 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 448#......... $26900 1 Blk Cow, 1290# .......................$9000 Tharp, Guy - Manderson 9 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 447# ..... $26550 Split Rock Land & Cattle - Worland 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1685# .......... $10300 24 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 534# ... $25050 00 1 Blk Cow, 1590# .......................$90 Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland 15 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 489#....... $26450 O’Donnell, Kyle - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1310# .................... $10000 BHR LLC - Dallas 11 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 491# ....... $26250 Snell, Raymond - Lovell 1 RWF Cow, 1685# ................. $10000 Annand, Kelly - Greybull 3 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 393# ... $26250 O’Donnell, Gary - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1460# .......................$9700 Paumer, Dave - Hyattville 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 481#......... $26200 Hamilton Ranch Inc. - Hyattville 1 Blk Cow, 1330# .......................$9700 Anderson, Sawyer - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1230# .......................$9000 3 RWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 477# ..... $26200 Lake, Jerry - Thermopolis 3 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 632# ... $22350 1 Blk Cow, 1465# .......................$9700 Ostby, Troy - Lovell 1 BWF Cow, 1440# ....................$9400 5 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 508# ....... $25200 Dausman, S. Dave - Lovell Weber, Layne - Riverton 1 CharX Cow, 1290# ..................$9550 4 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 520# ... $24900 Gerstner, John - Ten Sleep 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 549#....... $24800 • Upcoming Sales • Ready, Merrill - Thermopolis Oct. 19 – All Class Cattle, 5 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 452# ..... $24600 Sheep & Goat Blackstar Cattle Co. - Hyattville Monday, Oct. 23 – Bawl of 3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 503# ..... $24300 Cross, Neil - Powell the Fall Feeder Special 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 556#......... $24050 Oct. 26 – All Class Cattle Schlager, John - Worland Nov. 2 – Bred Cow 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 582#....... $23900

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Valceschini, Charles - Basin 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 564#......... $22700 STEERS Griffin, John - Riverton 3 BWF Strs, avg. 422# ............ $33200 Pfister, Pat - Pinedale 4 Blk Strs, avg. 804# ............... $24100 McCarthy, Roalene - Omaha 3 Blk Strs, avg. 820# ............... $23500 Hoodoo Land Holdings LLC - Cody 53 CharX Strs, avg. 803#........ $23250 Scripps, Pete - Cody 26 Mxd Strs, avg. 921# ........... $23050 STEER CALVES Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland 26 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 399#....... $35400 34 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 483#....... $33500 Hoyt, Mark - Basin 22 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 408#....... $34550 58 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 487#....... $33450 43 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 569#....... $29000 Martinez, Scott - Evansville 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 374# ......... $33300 Atkinson Family LLC - Worland 1 BWF Str Calf, 390# .............. $33100 2 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 605# ..... $24800 Coble, Mike - Burlington 4 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 370#...... $33100 16 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 466#.... $32250 Turnell Cattle Company - Meeteetse 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 381#....... $33000 Layne Weber - Riverton 21 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 455#....... $32800 Paumer, Dave - Hyattville 16 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 465#....... $32500 15 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 585#....... $25800 Deep Creek - Foster Ranch - Riverton 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 441# ......... $32500 10 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 503#.... $31500 33 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 588#....... $26400 Pfister, Pat - Pinedale 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 422# ......... $32300 28 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 533#....... $30900 Davidson, Peter - Burlington 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 477# ......... $32250 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 556#....... $27900 Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland 23 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 535#....... $31050 Annand, Kelly - Greybull 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 500# ......... $30600 3 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 430# ... $30250 Conner, Carolyn - Thermopolis 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 526# ......... $30150 Anderson, Sawyer - Worland 6 Red Str Clvs, avg. 501# ....... $29900 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 557# ......... $28700 5 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 580# ... $25800 6 Red Str Clvs, avg. 628# ....... $24725 Tharp, Guy - Manderson 26 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 548#.... $29750 Schlager, John - Worland 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 534# ......... $29700 BHR LLC - Dallas 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 575#....... $28100 Blackstar Cattle Co. - Hyattville 13 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 575#.... $28100 Cross, Neil - Powell 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 571# ......... $27400 Lara, Dustin - Worland 3 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 553#...... $26750 Casciato, Joseph - Thermopolis 7 Red Str Clvs, avg. 541# ....... $26100 Ludwig, Clair - Shell 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 603# ....... $25200 8 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 667#...... $24100 Bockman, Steven - Greybull 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 614# ......... $25100 Cannon, Jim - Powell 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 640# ......... $24400

Consignments October 19 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat

Glenn Neilson – 60 mixed black, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding.

October 23 – Bawl of the Fall • Feeder Cattle Sims LaBarge Creek Ranch LLC – 265 black/BWF steers, 475-600#, 90% Angus Saler Composite, 10% Red Char, complete vacc, light open yearling heifers. Nicol Ranch – 250 mixed black, 500-600#, complete vacc at branding, fancy home raised calves. Larson Ranch – 30 black heifers, bangs vacc., 400-500#, 100 black steers, 450-550#, two rounds of shots. Lyle Alexander – 120 mixed black, 500-600#, complete vacc at branding. Blaine Thoman – 80 mixed black. Fox Ranch – 80 mixed black. Kirby Creek Ranch – 60 mixed black and red, 450-550#, two rounds of shots. Keith Bell – 25 mixed black, 500-600#. Bobbi & James Byrd – 25-30 BWF/black, 450-550#, two rounds of shots. Triple C Hay Farms – 20 black steers, 600-650#, shots at branding, knife cut. Herman Livestock – 100 yearling steers, 700-825#, 120 yearling heifers, PTO, 60% Blk/BWF, 30% red Char, 10% Hereford. Mike & Karen Cuin – 20 mixed black & CharX, 425-550#, 6 yearling black & CharX, 700#, two rounds of Vision 7 & Vista Once plus Nasalgen. Barry Nye – 18 mixed black, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding. Larry Weber – 15 mixed black & BB, 500#, shots at branding, knife cut, Largent genetics. Nicholas Ranch – 39 black heifers, 600-650#, three rounds of shots, weaned.

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sheep were grazing. While correlation does not equal causation in most cases, this time the pieces fell together. Fall panicum can be toxic to livestock. Panicum grasses Fall panicum is a native annual warm-season grass related to the annual witch grass Panicum capillare and the perennial warmseason switchgrass Panicum virgatum, all in the panicum genus. Panicum grasses are known to contain elevated levels of steroidal saponins, which are chemical compounds causing photosensitization, gallbladder obstruction, liver failure and death of livestock in severe cases. These grasses are sometimes called panic grasses in reference to their open, airy panicle seed head structure. Of note, P. capillare and P. dichotomiflorum sometimes share the common name “witchgrass,” which can create confusion. These may be correctly distinguished by the hairy stems of P. capillare and the hairless stems of P. dichotomiflorum. For the purpose of this article, witchgrass will refer to P. capillare. Panicum toxicity Panicum toxicity causes many signs in livestock. Photosensitization includes skin redness and sores, especially on the muzzle, around the eyes and other areas not covered by hair or wool. Shadeseeking behaviors can become pronounced. Animals may also appear lethargic and stools may become loose. Swelling of the lips and then of the entire head may occur. Yellowing of the eyes and jaundice can set in as liver failure progresses. Incidents of fatal liver failure in horses, goats and sheep have been associated with the consumption of Panicum grasses. Ruminant livestock are typically able to tolerate the toxic components of these grasses under normal conditions because they are metabolized and neutralized by microbes in the rumen. However, the precise mechanism of toxicity is unknown, and sometimes animals can graze Panicum grass species with

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no complications. There is evidence fungal mycotoxins can compound the effects of the saponins in a way the rumen cannot overcome. Fungal growth requires humidity, which many parts of Wyoming have experienced this growing season due to greater than normal precipitation. As with many things, the dose makes the poison. A few stray plants in a hayfield or grazing allotment will not mean immediate death for any animal which dares to nibble a bite. Likewise, pastures in which Panicum grasses are the predominant species should be grazed with caution. Feeding Panicumfree hay prior to turnout on pasture containing a high proportion of Panicum grasses can help reduce appetite and intake, while also making use of the available forage. Pasture and hay containing fall panicum, witchgrass and switchgrass is never recommended for horses because they do not have the biological ability to neutralize the toxins. Switchgrass is not common in Wyoming, except for at the eastern margins of the state. Witchgrass is a widely distributed weedy species frequently seen in disturbed areas. Fall panicum is not common in Wyoming, which makes the above report a standout case study. Panicum management The simplest and best

management is to remove livestock from an area with a large population of Panicum grasses when possible, especially when conditions have been wet and likelihood of fungal growth is high. Affected livestock typically recover rapidly following this change in diet. Early interventions lead to better outcomes. Since fall panicum and witchgrass are both annuals grasses, a targeted pre-emergent herbicide application can provide management while minimizing harm to desirable perennial forage grasses. Herbicide applications should be considered only when these species are overtaking a pasture. Consult a local Wyoming Weed and Pest District office for product recommendations and application rates. The above average moisture this growing season caused some unusual plants to emerge. It is a good reminder to keep an eye out for unrecognized plants and be aware of what is growing in the local environment. When Panicum grass species are present in forage, graze only with ruminant livestock. If signs of toxicity occur, immediately remove them from the site and provide a Panicum-free recovery diet. Micah Most is the University of Wyoming Extension agriculture and natural resources educator serving Johnson County. He can be reached at mmost@uwyo. edu or 307-684-7522.

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By Morgan Boecker

Magnum Feedyard Earns Certified Angus Beef Award A sign in Steve Gabel’s office says, “Three yards a down.” It’s a football recipe for steady progress based on every little bit of work and attention to detail. The sights and sounds at a feedyard are predictable, but one doesn’t expect to find such pristine facilities and people who care about every aspect of the cattle feeding business – it’s all there at Magnum Feedyard just outside of Wiggins, Colo. For their drive to effectively hit the high-quality beef target and determination to get better every day, Magnum Feedyard received the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) 2023 Feedyard Commitment to Excellence Award. The Gabels were recognized at CAB’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas in September. “The world is run by

people who show up,” says Christie Gabel, quoting one of her dad’s sayings and life lessons. “It’s a good daily motto to get up and go serve your purpose.” The Magnum family Each family member conveys their own strengths to Magnum. Steve brings years of operations and market wisdom, while Audrey keeps the books and the people balanced. Case handles risk management and cattle procurement, while his sister Christie recently joined as the cattle clerk. Since 1994, Steve and Audrey have modernized the infrastructure with steel pens, concrete bunks, a corn steam flaker and a hay processor. Loads of multihued cattle once stepped off the trailers, filling pens with calves from Mexico or Holstein influence. Now, they actively seek Angus-based

cattle of Northern origin with hopes to excel in quality grade and hit a 1,500- to 1,600-pound end weight. “I think the icing on the cake becomes the grid and its potential to return premiums for the right genetic package fed right,” Steve says. But, quality isn’t the only change realized. Better genetics also improved gains and dry-matter conversions. The report card keeps improving, with pens of cattle averaging 40 percent CAB and 10 percent Prime – a big improvement from selling on a live basis. “If we can’t quantify how cattle are going to perform, we can’t really manage risk against it,” Case says. “With better cattle, we have more predictable performance in all aspects.” Doing everything wholeheartedly Keeping the bunks stocked is the biggest undertaking at the feedyard, closely followed by caring for herd health. Research and practice show a correlation between visits to the sick pen and ability to grade Choice, Steve points out. “We’re not capable of eliminating every potential bad day,” he says. “Our job as stockmen and caretakers of these animals is to

do everything to make the environment as pleasant and performance-oriented as we possibly can.” This includes the little details like driving through the feedyard to ensure nothing is out of place, and at every sunrise, the yard office is clean for the many feet that will trek in and out of the front door, checking in at the scales. “The Gabels don’t do anything half-heartedly,” says Dirk Murphy, Magnum’s feedyard manager. “They would tell you a halfhearted work ethic receives half-hearted results.” Whether an individual is a feed truck driver, pen rider, office assistant, intern or cattle buyer, their work matters. The average Magnum employee has been around for more than nine years. “Everybody understands value in their role because mom and dad make people feel valued on top of just telling them they are,” Christie says.

The Magnum family – Pictured in the back, from left to right, are Harper, Case, Kelsi, Audrey, Stetson and Christie Gabel. Pictured in the front, from left to right, are Cavin, Steve, Ansley and Hadli Gabel. Courtesy photo

The office buzzes with energy from each of the Gabels, spilling out to the rest of the feedyard employees who spend the day hands-on with the cattle. Progress is rarely a straight trajectory up and the Gabels have seen their fair share of setbacks, but each day they bring a positive, driven attitude to get

better. As responsibility continues to shift to the next generation, there’s just as much excitement and thrill to chase the moving target of success. Morgan Boecker is the senior producer communications manager at Certified Angus Beef. This article was originally published by CAB on Oct. 2.

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WCCA continued from page 1 economics, the association is working on strengthening their bond with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association so members have closer ties to strong mentors and to gain life experiences they wouldn't otherwise get in a classroom. WWCA’s female members will be attending the Wyoming Women in Agriculture Symposium Nov. 9-10, where they will have the opportunity to hear from Keynote Speaker Brandi Buzzard and participate in a workshop with her, attend a trade show, go on two diversity tours and complete Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) training. “This event will be very valuable to our members so they can grow their relationships across Wyoming with other women in agriculture, as well as gain experience on how these ranches are run by women,” Halweg says. “An exclusive event provided by this symposium is the QPR training, which is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide. In this training, they are able to question, persuade and refer people at risk for sui-

cide to further help,” she continues. “Our members learning about QPR is very important for the agricultural industry because of how high suicide rates are for farmers and ranchers. This allows our members to help other students on campus, people in the community and farms and ranches across the nation.”   Additionally, WWCA is hoping to send members and officers to CattleCon in Orlando, Fla. at the end of January, and members chosen to attend hope to have a fully paid trip from generous donors and funds acquired through the association’s fundraising activities. “Our club does a meat raffle box, and it is the responsibility of each member to sell a minimum of 10 tickets,” Halweg explains. “Other fundraising efforts to raise money for members to go to CattleCon and for our gala is through Giving Day, which is held Oct. 25-26 from noon to noon.” Those interested in donating to the club on Giving Day can visit give. uwyo.edu/giving-day2023/?a=1. To donate, click on the Campaign tab and choose WWCA.

“Members attending CattleCon would have the opportunity to network with industry stakeholders, speak with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members at the national level, learn more about agricultural policies affecting the cattle industry, gain valuable experience from the different presenters and learn from producers in the industry,” Halweg notes. Volunteer work and community involvement In addition to strengthening their statewide bonds, WWCA has also been dedicated to becoming more involved in their local community. “This year, our members are learning very valuable lessons through volunteering around the Laramie community and Albany County,” Halweg says. She notes some of WWCA’s volunteer goals include reading books to local elementary students and teaching them more about agriculture outside of the classroom, as well as volunteering at the Annual Ag Day Barbecue, held Oct. 7 to help feed UW supporters before they attended a home football game. WWCA also participated in the homecoming parade and the Tribute to Steamboat

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Building connections – Wyoming Collegiate Cattlemen’s Association President Meredith Halweg builds connections with Jim Magagna of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and Kelly Crane with the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture after the College of Ag’s Annual Dean’s Dinner. Courtesy photo

Rodeo during homecoming week, in which team members won the calf scramble event. “We are also partnering with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative, and we are looking at ways in which we can better help Wyoming as a whole,” says Halweg. “Our club is also trick or treat-

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ing for canned goods, and is making agriculture-themed tie blankets for local Laramie residents.”   “In April 2024, we are hosting our first gala at UW and would love fellow ranchers and other individuals who want to learn about the cattle industry to attend,” she continues. “We are currently looking for sponsors to help us get the event started.” WWCA is dedicated to

continuing its involvement in local communities, promoting the beef industry and helping youth continue or get started in the agricultural industry. WWCA meets each semester and welcomes anyone who is ready to grow and learn about the cattle industry. Individuals interested in sponsoring or joining WWCA should contact Meredith Halweg at mhalweg@uwyo.edu.

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Market Report • October 11, 2023

Big run of spring calves today, selling 2800 head on a very active market. Lighter steers in very high demand price on heifers determined highly on fall shots. Another high quality run spring calves next week. Reminder we are now on our fall schedule and will be selling spring calves and yearlings on Wednesday and weigh up cattle on Saturdays! Thank you and we appreciate your business! SPRING CALVES MOORE & MOORE LIVESTOCK, DOUGLAS WY 106 BLK-STRCF BT 470 359.00 WT 1,687.80 12 BLK-STRCF BT 592 274.00 WT 1,621.16 15 BLK-STRCF BT 371 373.00 WT 1,383.83 96 BLK-HFRCF BT 453 307.00 WT 1,390.13 33 BLK-HFRCF BT 388 330.50 WT 1,283.44 PRUSAK RANCH, CLEARMONT WY 73 BLK-STRCF PC 540 306.00 WT 1,652.19 19 BLK-STRCF PC 429 361.50 WT 1,552.54 68 BLK-HFRCF PC 519 276.00 WT 1,431.54 32 BLK-HFRCF PC 429 304.00 WT 1,304.82 5 BLK-HFRCF PC 320 366.00 WT 1,171.20 GODDARD RANCH, BUFFALO WY 20 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 674 270.00 WT 1,819.80 9 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 700 263.00 WT 1,841.00 18 BLK-HFRCF PC 585 255.00 WT 1,491.75 6 BWF-HFRCF PC 651 242.00 WT 1,575.01 TRAVIS G OR BRIDGETTE J BAKER, BUFFALO WY 16 BLK-STRCF PC 617 275.50 WT 1,698.62 10 BLK-HFRCF PC 613 254.50 WT 1,560.08 6 BLK-HFRCF PC 518 267.50 WT 1,386.54 RILEY LEROY OR KRISTINE MALLI, ARVADA WY 54 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 544 304.00 WT 1,655.11 14 RED-STRCF PC 525 291.00 WT 1,526.71 7 BLK-STRCF PC 379 370.00 WT 1,400.71 13 BLK-HFRCF PC 442 308.50 WT 1,362.14 4 BLK-HFRCF PC 538 278.00 WT 1,494.25 OWENS LAND & LIVESTOCK LLC, CASPER WY 95 BK/RDSTRCF PC 487 329.50 WT 1,603.79 16 BK/RDSTRCF PC 421 339.00 WT 1,426.97 HAZER & KRISTEN BULKLEY, GILLETTE WY 28 BLK-STRCF PC 583 278.00 WT 1,620.34 12 BLK-HFRCF PC 583 253.00 WT 1,474.77 KLONDIKE RANCH, BUFFALO WY 44 BLK-HFRCF PC 582 255.00 WT 1,483.92 WADE OR KYLA ROEBLING, KAYCEE WY 50 BLK-STRCF BT 509 332.00 WT 1,690.87 14 BLK-STRCF BT 371 373.00 WT 1,382.76 33 BLK-HFRCF BT 470 282.00 WT 1,325.40 KYLE AND SHANNA KALHOFF, OSHOTO WY 51 BLK-STRCF PC 463 341.50 WT 1,581.94 24 BLK-STRCF PC 362 351.00 WT 1,270.91 42 BLK-HFRCF PC 455 292.50 WT 1,332.26 27 BLK-HFRCF PC 352 331.00 WT 1,164.62 TAYLOR OR ALLY SNOOK, HULETT WY 21 BLK-STRCF PC 477 346.00 WT 1,650.91 15 BLK-STRCF PC 380 373.00 WT 1,417.40

6 BLK-STRCF PC 288 362.00 WT 1,043.76 21 BLK-HFRCF PC 457 265.00 WT 1,210.16 25 BLK-HFRCF PC 364 314.00 WT 1,142.96 BOW AND ARROW RANCH, SHERIDAN WY 43 BLK-HFRCF PC 477 303.00 WT 1,445.59 TAYLEN & MICHELLE ARNETT, MANDERSON WY 13 BLK-STRCF BT 459 320.00 WT 1,468.30 7 BLK-STRCF BT 384 360.00 WT 1,383.42 17 BLK-HFRCF BT 404 305.00 WT 1,230.76 TAIT OR TRIGG MARQUISS, GILLETTE WY 37 BLK-STRCF PC 550 304.00 WT 1,670.76 18 BLK-HFRCF PC 529 285.50 WT 1,509.97 13 BLK-HFRCF PC 456 290.00 WT 1,322.84 BATES RANCH, CLEARMONT WY 22 BLK-STRCF BT 523 314.00 WT 1,642.07 15 BLK-STRCF BT 425 332.00 WT 1,409.89 18 BLK-HFRCF BT 451 285.00 WT 1,284.08 GUS OR DEBBIE L MALLI JR., SHERIDAN WY 31 BLK-STRCF PC 547 295.00 WT 1,614.88 20 BLK-HFRCF PC 512 271.00 WT 1,386.84 JOHN AND CATIE HALL, BUFFALO WY 9 BLK-STRCF BT 506 322.00 WT 1,627.88 5 BLK-HFRCF BT 467 283.00 WT 1,321.61 JOE & MICHELLE REINER, BUFFALO WY 16 BLK-STRCF PC 545 304.00 WT 1,657.75 6 BLK-STRCF PC 442 345.00 WT 1,523.75 18 BLK-HFRCF PC 520 273.00 WT 1,420.35 LUCAS JAMES CAMINO, CLEARMONT WY 5 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 579 271.00 WT 1,569.09 TOM L STROCK, DOUGLAS WY 21 BLK-STRCF BT 575 278.00 WT 1,599.16 25 RED-STRCF BT 591 260.00 WT 1,536.60 COREY & VICKI JOST, SHERIDAN WY 13 BLK-STRCF PC 592 274.00 WT 1,622.92 10 BLK-HFRCF PC 570 259.00 WT 1,475.00 JAMES E SENFF, GILLETTE WY 15 BLK-STRCF BT 546 298.00 WT 1,628.07 11 BLK-STRCF BT 428 353.00 WT 1,509.87 JEFF OR AMIE METZGER, GILLETTE WY 8 BLK-STRCF PC 445 344.00 WT 1,530.80 3 BLK-STRCF PC 353 371.00 WT 1,310.86 6 BLK-HFRCF PC 460 270.50 WT 1,244.30 GREG L & BRENDA MICHELENA, CLEARMONT WY 4 BLK-STRCF PC 683 264.00 WT 1,801.80 8 BLK-STRCF PC 603 277.00 WT 1,670.65 4 RED-STRCF PC 589 253.00 WT 1,489.53 5 BLK-HFRCF PC 537 279.00 WT 1,498.23 MICHAEL & MECHELLE DUNCAN, BUFFALO WY 16 BLK-STRCF PC 606 278.00 WT 1,685.37 BILL & CINDY L. MANKIN, GILLETTE WY 8 BLK-STRCF PC 544 287.00 WT 1,560.56

PATCHWORK PARTNERS, BUFFALO WY 25 BLK-STRCF PC 587 283.00 WT 1,661.77 12 BLK-HFRCF PC 535 282.00 WT 1,509.87 HUGH RONALD & MCPHEE, BUFFALO WY 8 BLK-STRCF PC 574 280.00 WT 1,606.50 HARLAN ANGUS LLC, KAYCEE WY 8 BLK-STRCF PC 456 353.00 WT 1,608.35 ORD & CAROL BUCKINGHAM, KAYCEE WY 4 BLK-STRCF PC 595 270.00 WT 1,606.50 5 BLK-STRCF PC 501 298.00 WT 1,492.98 HERB OR CAROL OR CALEB FRENCH, SHERIDAN WY 3 RED-STRCF PC 410 320.00 WT 1,312.00 LAWRENCE E. & MARY L. BARBULA, SHERIDAN W 11 BLK-STRCF PC 530 300.00 WT 1,588.63 DON &/OR BECKY J. CHAPMAN, KAYCEE WY 4 BLK-STRCF PC 640 263.00 WT 1,683.20 4 BK/RDSTRCF PC 546 286.00 WT 1,562.27 JAMES NELSON, SHERIDAN WY 5 BK/RDSTRCF PC 547 271.00 WT 1,482.37 DESIRA LIGHT, BUFFALO WY 3 BLK-STRCF PC 720 244.00 WT 1,756.80 YEARLINGS 22 LIVESTOCK, PINE HAVEN WY 49 BK/RD-STR 811 245.00 WT 1,987.75 POWDER RIVER RANCH INC, ARVADA WY 47 BLK-HFR 804 239.00 WT 1,920.89 TOM & JODY EDWARDS, BUSBY MT 15 BLK-HFR 797 238.50 WT 1,900.84 TIMOTHY & CARRIE ALLISON, ROZET WY 10 BLK-HFR 909 223.50 WT 2,030.49 FADDIS-KENNEDY CATTLE CO, SHERIDAN WY 9 HERE-HFR HORNED 842 214.50 WT 1,806.56 KALEOB B MORSE, KAYCEE WY 7 BLK-HFR 820 231.50 WT 1,898.30 COLE BENTON, CLEARMONT WY 3 BLK-STR 1017 212.00 WT 2,155.33 CATO SOLDIER CREEK RANCH, SHERIDAN WY 25 BLK-STR 763 243.50 WT 1,858.87 SK LIVESTOCK, SUNDANCE WY 20 HERE-STR 848 229.50 WT 1,946.16 26 HERE-STR 752 240.50 WT 1,809.30 19 HERE-HFR 787 226.00 WT 1,778.26 27 HERE-HFR 681 231.00 WT 1,572.93 13 CHAR-HFR 810 223.00 WT 1,805.44 STEERHEAD RANCH, BUFFALO WY 14 BLK-STR 903 230.50 WT 2,081.08 11 BLK-STR 785 249.50 WT 1,959.70 SHEELEY RANCH, PARKMAN WY 28 HERE-HFR 754 225.00 WT 1,697.14

Winning team – Erin Rees, Luke Duksa and Paden Knull were the winning team in the calf scramble event at the University of Wyoming’s Tribute to Steamboat Rodeo. Courtesy photo

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Creating partnerships – Wyoming Collegiate Cattlemen’s Association (WWCA) President Meredith Halweg created a plan with First Lady Jennie Gordon on how WWCA can partner with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative and give back to the state of Wyoming and the Laramie community. Courtesy photo

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Sharing the Good News On The Dusty Trail “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” – John 15:4-5 Of all the things I do and am in my life, my faith is the most important to me. Yet, as a society, we are often convinced this part of ourselves should be separated for just Sundays, not brought into our work, business and general dealings with others. I had a writing job for 13 years which gave me a national platform. Management changed, and one week, per usual, I penned my column around timely topics such as agricultural policy, production and running a family business. At the conclusion of this particular blog post, I wrote about the importance of prayer. I was fired from the job that day. Since then, I have decided I’ll never shy away from sharing my faith again. I’ll never cower in the corner and separate what I do and who I am. There is no cattle ranching for me without a strong sense of faith. This life is too hard, too risky, too insanely tough at times, I don’t think I could do it without a love and

devotion to Jesus. And as I’ve leaned into sharing more of this part of my story, I’ve been told by well-intentioned folks I should tone it down. They’ve warned me I won’t be invited to speak at as many conferences, and I’ll alienate people by being so bold in my faith. Yet, the opposite has been true. The more I share the good news, the more I attract folks with Jesus in their hearts, the more impact I am able to make and the more speeches I am invited to give. The proof is in the last 18 months – I’ve traveled to speak at more than 100 events – and last week, I experienced an affirmation reminding me I’m on the right path. A profound moment I will never forget happened the last morning of the National Hereford Women’s Gathering retreat in Desdemona, Texas at GKB Cattle. A rare opportunity for me since I normally talk about cattle and agriculture – I was asked to give an early Sunday worship message before the group of women departed for home. For an hour, I shared my testimony of faith, family, farming and foster care, and then something special happened I didn’t expect. We had gathered around the dining room table for my session, and the ladies

sipped on coffee as I poured my heart out in my speech, “God’s Will, Not My Own – Walking In Obedience To The Lord.” There wasn’t a dry eye in the room that morning, including my own. And as I wrapped up my speech, one of the ladies said to me, “Amanda, you really need to turn around.” You see, as I presented that morning, the perfect backdrop unfolded without me even realizing it. The wooden cross planted squarely in the front yard was lit up with the rising sun and framed in the dining room window. When I turned around to see what the fuss was all about, the view about knocked me over in shock at the stunning beauty and the incredible timing of the stage set behind me. But of course, I shouldn’t be surprised. I smiled and cried big, happy tears thinking of my Father in Heaven who loves us all so much. There is really nothing spe-

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cial about me at all, but let me tell you about this amazing God that I serve. He never ceases to bring me to my knees in absolute awe and deep, humble gratitude. Thank you, Jesus, for

this precious gift that day. And thank you for the amazing people I get to meet along the way. I am truly so blessed by this journey, and I hope to use my platform, not just to talk about agriculture,

but to share the good news along the dusty trail. Amanda Radke is a rancher, author, motivational speaker and podcast host. For more from Radke, visit amandaradke.com.

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October 2023

Getting Started in Ag:

Livestock Risk Management Options Risk Management is Important It is a great time to be in the livestock

necessary. Let’s take a closer look at some

the premium paid at the beginning of the

of the options for managing market risk.

LRP contract period. If the actual ending value is lower than the coverage price,

Prices continue to top record highs and

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance (LRP)

profitability seems guaranteed for most

LRP is an insurance policy designed for

received for the insured animals has no

producers. However, developing a solid risk

livestock producers to manage market price

bearing on the prices used in the LRP

management plan to deal with downward

risk. LRP is available in Wyoming for feeder

contract; prices are based on the CME index

price risk is imperative to success,

cattle, fed cattle and swine producers. To set

and are basically a reflection of the overall

especially with current high prices.

up an LRP policy, a producer first determines

market.

business, especially for cattle producers.

Those new to the livestock business may

the number of head (total pounds) and

indemnities are paid on the difference. It is important to note that the actual price

There are limits on the number of head

not realize the importance of considering

their marketing period. Contract lengths

that may be covered, both per contract

the many risk management options

are available from 13 to 52 weeks in 4-week

and for the overall year. These limits vary

available. Feed and other input costs remain

increments. LRP prices and coverages are

with the type of species insured. The main

high, or may be going up in many cases, and

determined, in part, by Chicago Mercantile

advantage of using LRP is that producers

can wipe out profit margins if market prices

Exchange (CME) prices, based on the length

can buy some downside price protection

dip. It is essential to have a firm grasp on

of the contract and are posted by the Risk

for a set price; it is not like using futures

your financials: your position, cost structure

Management Agency (RMA) daily.

and options, where the cost of use varies

and break-evens. This can assist in determining what level of price protection is

Producers can insure from 70 to 100

depending on market conditions.

percent of the expected ending value, with

Risk management Photo by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free

James Sedman is a consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett is a farm and ranch management specialist in the department. Hewlett may be reached at (307) 766-2166 or hewlett@uwyo.edu.

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Photo by J.P. Hewlett

Livestock Gross Margin Insurance (LGM)

can be done through avenues such as video

feed expenses when developing a risk

auctions or private transactions. The main

management plan. While prices for most

Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance

advantage is a known output price, which

feedstuffs, including alfalfa, other hay and

takes the concept of LRP a step further and

eliminates the potential for downside price

corn, are down somewhat from last year’s

protects against the loss of gross margin,

risk. The downside to forward contracting

highs, they remain considerably higher than

which is defined as the market value of

is the inability to take advantage of upside

historical norms.

the livestock minus the feeder and feed

potential if prices go up after the agreement

cost. Producers can select a per-head

has been set.

deductible that includes a premium subsidy. Indemnities are paid at the end

Futures/Options Market

If you raise your own feed, make sure your production is covered by some type of insurance, if possible. With the wide variety of crop insurance and other USDA-based

of an 11-month insurance period, based on

Using futures and options contracts

programs available, chances are good there

the difference between the gross margin

traded on the CME is another option for

is at least one program that fits your needs.

guarantee and the actual gross margin.

managing price risk. A livestock futures

If you purchase feed, consider forward

As with LRP, the price you actually receive

contract is a standardized contract in which

contracting or forward purchasing to

for your livestock has no bearing on the

a buyer agrees to purchase said livestock

mitigate as much price risk as possible. This

indemnity paid.

at a predetermined date and price. This

should be done as early as possible; don’t

contract can be traded until expiration

wait for feed availability to become an issue,

and dairy producers nationwide. LGM is

and can be used to protect a market price.

especially in the winter months.

a complex program that requires a close

In simple terms, this involves buying or

working relationship with an experienced

selling an offsetting position in the futures

insurance agent. It best suited for larger

or options market. This risk management

Useful LRP Links:

operations, especially those that feed to

strategy requires a trusted and proven

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finish, and dairies.

broker/market advisor to implement. It also

https://ewebapp.rma.usda.gov/apps/ costestimator/

LGM is available for fed cattle, swine

Forward Contracting/Sales Forward selling or contracting livestock is a viable risk management option for

has inherent risk, in that margin fees must be paid if the strategy does not work out as

•

planned.

https://www.rma.usda.gov/Information-Tools

many producers. In essence, the producer

Don’t Forget Feed Costs

agrees to sell production, such as a calf

The largest cost for any livestock

crop, for a set price at a future date. This

operation is feed. Make sure to include

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Cost Estimator:

•

Daily Prices, Rates and Ending Values:

Agent Locator:

https://prodwebnlb.rma.usda.gov/apps/ AgentLocator/#!/

Do not neglect risk management just because market prices are at all-time highs. Having a solid risk management plan is as important as ever. For more information on Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and other insurance programs, as well as online tools, courses, risk management profiles and other information, visit RightRisk.org. For additional resources, visit farmanswers.org.

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CATTLEWOMEN continued from page 1 of the organization hosts an annual gala every year, and this year it will be held on March 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Casper. This is the group’s main fundraiser for the year, and all money raised will go toward the Natrona County Cow-Belles’ scholarship fund and help support other activities throughout the year. “Every year, we host what is known as the Ag Expo. It’s a two-day event where all local schools

are invited to bring their third-grade classes to learn about agriculture,” explains Carter. “We have a wide variety of booths every year – horses, beef, alpacas, working cow dogs, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming Weed and Pest and beekeeping.” “Also, twice a year, on the first day of spring, and then again around Christmas, the Cow-Belles donate money to the Senior Center in Casper to

DROUGHT continued from page 1 “In such situations, making well-informed decisions is critical for the economic viability of an operation,” explains the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) in an Oct. 5 article titled “PregChecking in a Drought Year with High Cull Cow Prices.” “By preg-checking and identifying open cows, producers can choose to cull open cows early, reduce the herd’s overall feed requirements and minimize additional costs associated with keeping open animals,” the council continues. Selling open cows For the most part, pregnancy checking has become

commonpractice among U.S. cattle producers, since many believe the benefits of identifying pregnant animals far outweigh the costs. One of the greatest benefits of preg-checking is identifying open females early, which allows producers to save on input costs. Once identified, producers can make several decisions regarding their open females, and since every mouth to feed during a drought year really counts, one option is to sell open cows. “Producers may consider calculating the cost of gain and determining if

host a beef meal, and we help serve the meal and visit with the attendees,” she continues. Around the first of December, the group purchases gift cards and hands them out at local grocery stores for community members to buy groceries. “We want nothing in return. We just ask they consider eating beef for their holiday meal,” she adds. “We hand out the gift cards with pamphlets open cows should be sold right away or if feeding them until high prices return in the spring would be profitable,” states Taylor Grussing, a former South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension cow/calf field specialist, in a SDSU article, updated Oct. 26, 2021. In order to help producers calculate the value of pregnancy detection, including the value versus cost of selling cull cows right away or holding on to them until spring, BCRC created the Economics of Pregnancy Testing Calculator, which allows producers to work through their own scenarios. Two variations of the model are available to pro-

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to have a passion for educating consumers. Carter states, “What I find most rewarding about being a part of the Natrona County Cow-Belles is how we can impact a consumer’s knowledge. By being out in the community, we can educate people who may not know a lot about agriculture or beef husbandry.” “Even in Wyoming, there are people who don’t know where their meals come from. We have had third graders at our Ag Expos say they were in awe because they thought

all of their food just came from the grocery store. I love how we are able to heal the disconnect between an everyday consumer and agriculture,” she concludes. Those interested in joining the Natrona County Cow-Belles, can attend their monthly meetings, held at the Hangar Restaurant in Barr Nunn on the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

“The higher the winter feed costs, the more favorable it becomes to preg-check and cull cows in the fall, particularly for producers facing feed shortages and larger purchased feed expenses.” – Beef Cattle Research Council quality, high-energy ration to help them gain more weight. “With record-high cull cow prices, the increased value for cull cows during the feeding period could make overwintering a financially attractive option, as every additional pound is worth more,” the council explains. Other benefits of preg-checking In addition to identifying open cows and allowing producers to make costeffective decisions, there are other ways preg-checking may impact a producer’s bottom line, especially during a tough year. “Producers can use preg-check to determine the percentage of females

bred in the first 21 days of the season and plan their pre-calving vaccinations, labor and facilities for times of peak calving activity,” shares Grussing. “Additionally, producers may consider alternate management for late-bred cows that do not fall within their yearly calving interval and may be more difficult to breed back next year.” To conclude, Grussing notes producers can also utilize their pregnancy results to strategically market their cows, calves and/ or yearlings to get the best bang for their buck. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Wyoming producers compete at World Forage Analysis Super Bowl A total of 293 entries from across 18 states competed for honors at the World Forage Analysis Super Bowl, held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. On Oct. 4, during the Forage Super Bowl Luncheon, awards were presented to the top five finishers across eight divisions, in which several Wyoming producers took home honors. Division winners Producers from the Cowboy State swept the Commercial Hay division, earning the top four of the top five honors. Lazy 2K Livestock of Wheatland was first place in the division; Hardrock Farms, also of Wheatland, was second place; Bappe Farms of Riverton finished in third place and Rooster Ranch of Casper placed fourth. Dick and Powell Farm of Cordell, Okla. finished out the top five in the division. Wyoming producers also made a showing in the Grass Hay division. Following behind firstplace finisher Cozy Nook Farm of Waukesha, Wis., was Hardrock Farms with another second-place finish. Lazy 2K Livestock took fifth in the division behind Church Farm of Grand Marsh, Wis. in third and Rosedale of Oxford, Wis. in fourth. Winners in the other six categories hailed exclusively from Eastern states. Church Farm won the Dairy Hay division, followed by Holst Farms of Lake City, Minn. in second; Evergreen View of Waldo, Wis. in third; Rick Frozene Farm of Westfield, Wis. in fourth and Scott More Holst

of Westgate, Iowa in fifth. Bringing home honors in the Alfalfa Haylage division were Rainbow Ends with a first-place finish; Evergreen View with a secondplace finish; Wente Farms of Sigel, Ill. with a thirdplace finish; Andy Schmitt of Fort Atkinson, Iowa with a fourth-place finish and Sand Creek Dairy of Hastings, Mich. finishing out the category with a fifth-place finish. In the Mixed/Grass Haylage category, two New York based operations respectively took home first and second-place honors – Albano Farms SRJF, Inc. of Stamford and Martin Farms of Strykersville. Wisconsin producers Double Dutch Dairy of Cedar Grove, Doug Danielson of Cadott and Bob Rajek of Cornell, finished out the category in third, fourth and fifth place, respectively. Sand Creek Dairy was the winner of the Standard Corn Silage category, followed by Twin Cities View Dairy of Manitowoc, Wis. in second place; Nathan Yoder of Little Suamico, Wis. in third place; Johnson Farms, LLC of Daggett, Mich. in fourth place and Pine Tree Dairy of Marshallville, Ohio in fifth. The top five finishers in the BMR Corn Silage were Zirbel Dairy Farm of De Pere, Wis. in first place; Sand Creek Dairy in second place; BS Acres of Dresser, Wis. in third place; Brown Star Farms of Gillett, Wis. in fourth place and Opportunity Acres of Lena, Wis. in fifth place. Five producers from Wisconsin swept the final division – Baleage. Jacobs Hillview Dairy took home first-place hon-

ors; Rainbows End followed in second; Jenson Family Farms finished third; Evergreen View was fourth and Future Seed Select of Denmark, Wis. rounded out the division in fifth. Other awards During the luncheon, a few other awards were handed out to outstanding hay producers. For the second year in a row, Rodney Archer of Alamosa, Colo. was named Grand Champion Forage Producer with his commercial hay entry. Archer farms 550 acres, all irrigated, in an alfalfa-oat hay rotation, and although he wasn’t present at the awards ceremony, his wife Jeanne and son Luke were in attendance. For this notable honor, Archer received $2,500, donated by Legacy Seeds. The Grand Champion First Time Entrant was also named and went to Martin Farms for their corn

Forage champions – World Forage Analysis Superbowl winners present at this year’s awards luncheon included, seated from left to right, Dan Gerrits of Cozy Nook Farm of Waukesha, Wis.; Chris Kestell of Rainbows End of Waldo, Wis. and David Hinman of Lazy 2K Livestock of Wheatland. In the back, pictured from left to right, are Mike Jenson of Jenson Family Farms of Elk Mound, Wis.; Melinda and Brittany Martin of Martin Farm of Strykersville, N.Y.; Luke Archer, representing his father Rodney Archer, of Alamosa, Colo.; Luke Haywood of Sand Creek Dairy of Hastings, Mich.; Mark Rueth of Church Farm of Grand Marsh, Wis. and Derek Jacobs of Jacobs Hillview Dairy, Hilbert, Wis. Fran O’Leary photo

silage entry. They received a $2,000 award, donated by New Holland. Two Wisconsin producers received the Quality Counts awards. Zirbel Dairy Farm was the winner of the Quality

Counts Corn Silage Award, which was sponsored by Silostop, and Jenson Family Farms received the Quality Counts Hay/Haylage Award, which was sponsored by Croplan. Information in this arti-

cle was compiled from an Oct. 11 Farm Progress article written by Fran O’Leary. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Northern International Livestock Exposition, MetraPark, Billings, Mont. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit metrapark.com. International Dairy Federation 2023 World Dairy Summit, Chicago, Ill. For more information, visit idfa.org. First Annual Wyoming Water Quality Conference, University of Wyoming Conference Center, Laramie. For more information or to register, visit deq. wyoming.gov/water-quality/water-quality-conference. Nebraska Extension Crop Insurance Workshop, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Heartland Events Center, Grand Island, Neb. For more information or to register, visit cropinsure.unl.edu or call 402-472-0366. American Hereford Association Annual Meeting, Kansas City, Mo. For more information, visit hereford.org. Wyoming Water Association 2023 Annual Water Conference, CAM-PLEX, Gillette. For more information or to register, visit wyomingwater.org/annualmeeting. Virtual Rocky Mountain Soil Health Roundtable, 3-4:30 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/virtual-rocky-mountainsoil-health-roundtable-tickets-724263831617?aff=oddtdtcreator. University of Wyoming Giving Day, 12 p.m.-12 p.m., online. For more information or to donate, visit bit.ly/3PlduiD. Nebraska Ranch Practicum, Whitman, Neb. For more information or to register, visit nebraskaranchpracticum.unl.edu, e-mail Troy Walz at troy.walz@unl. edu or call 308-872-6831. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, Buffalo. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. West Central States Wool Growers Convention, Boise, Idaho. For more information, visit sheepusa.org. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Best Western, Sheridan. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. 2023 Angus Convention, Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, Fla. For more information or to register, visit angusconvention.com. 16th Annual Tribute to the Great American Cowboy PRCA Rodeo, 7 p.m., Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, Casper. For more information or to buy tickets, visit greatamericancowboyrodeo.com. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Ramada Plaza, Gillette. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Sundance State Bank, Sundance. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org.

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SALES Oct. 13-15 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 16 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 21 Nov. 28

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POSTCARD from the Past

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Grain Harvest A headline in the Aug. 17, 1906 issue of The Sheridan Enterprise reads: Ralph Denio talks to Enterprise of the Sheridan grain harvest. It is followed by two subheads which proclaim: Eleven thousand acres sown this season with a return of at least 350,000 bushels and Sheridan County farmers will reap from 20 to 100 percent of land investment this year. The front page news item continues: Mr. Ralph Denio, of the J.W. Denio Milling Company of Sheridan, talks to the Enterprise as follows: The grain harvest of Sheridan County this year will cover about 11,000 acres, of which between 5,000 and 6,000 acres are in wheat; 4,000 or 5,000 acres in oats and the remainder in other

small grains. This year’s Sheridan County grain acreage is about 25 percent in excess of last year, with about the same ratio of increased grain yield per acre and quality of the grains themselves. Last year, the grain crop of Sheridan County, all told, approximated 250,000 bushels, while this year it will probably reach 350,000 bushels – this increased yield being due alike to additional acreage, copious and timely spring rainfall and favorable later irrigation conditions. Harvest values This year’s wheat and oat crops will probably each command an initial price of one dollar per 100 pounds, which will mean a minimum harvest value for this year’s Sheridan County wheat and oat harvest of

at least $200,000. From $10 to $12 net per acre In other words, the irrigated grain farming lands of Sheridan County this year, on an estimated average value of $50 per acre, will yield these fortunate farmers a 20 percent cash return on the present market value of the lands themselves, and doubtless, from 50 percent to 100 percent on original land investment. Champion oat field According to an article in the Sept. 14, 1911 issue of the Grand Encampment Herald: Charles Terwilliger claims to have the champion oat field of Wyoming on his ranch a couple of miles east of Encampment, and all who have seen the crop admit his claim is well founded. S.E. Phelps went out and took several photos of the field as it was being harvested last week, and these photos may be reproduced in the Herald soon. It is a most remarkable grain exhibit and should capture some of the capital prizes if exhibited with the Wyoming exhibits at the Eastern land shows.

Harvesting oats on a ranch between Saratoga and Encampment in 1912. Photographer unknown. Picture from glass plate in Bob Martin/Dick Perue photo collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue

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LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

MARKETS

SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume

Steers Heifers

PAYS 10-11

4166

400-500 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows 190-372.50 293-320

288-360 201-313

220-298 220-269

239-272 210-254

230-264 216-258.50

187-237 194-230

89-121.50 81-111.25

Centennial 10-6

Stock Cows Pairs 90-180

400 316-360

316.50-360 249.50-333

245-340 233.50-279

242.50-297.50 242-281 221-255 230.50-240.50

230-158 205

80-118 92-114

Riverton 10-10 3885

376-420 327-380

271-388 284.75-322.50

271-310 254-263

259.50-266.50

244-254 231

220.50-240 223.50-231

109.50-165 96-102.50

Torrington 10-12 5312

385-432 324-383

330-346 292-330

283-330 260-293

262-300 248-255

259-271 238-249

205-251 205-239

113-134 69-116

St. Onge 10-6

361-366 292-306

270-360 261-287

272-337 257.50-269.50

261-267.50 252-263.50

243.50-275 214-256

186-247.50 202-240

102-172 97-115

Big Horn Basin 10-12 1550

330-354 262.50-320

302.50-332 246-275

258-315 227-258.75

241-252 223-227.50

212

230.50-241 141-232.50

106.50-117 89.50-112

Billings 10-12 2880

235-405 210-375

224-384 220-315

220-296 234-286

232.50-280 241-257.50

224.50-274 203-250.50

214-239.50 193.50-237.25

95-122 77-108.50

Buffalo 10-11 2800

351-373 314-366

320-361.50 265-308.50

253-332 253-285.50

263-278 231-254.50

240.50-263 225-238.50

212-245 214.50-239

PAYS

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

185.40 187.80 192.00 195.00 188.98

+3.45 +2.42 +2.40 +1.97 +1.30

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

Change

247.50 250.30 253.05 256.60 260.78

252.03 253.58 254.48 256.95 261.03

+4.53 +3.28 +1.43 +0.35 +0.25

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

5.78 6.07 6.25 6.42

5.71 6.01 6.20 6.36

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.07 0.06 -0.05 -0.06

CORN FUTURES

102-174

SETT PRICE

Month

Stock Ewes

181.95 185.38 189.60 193.03 187.68

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

83-185

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

Change

OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH APRIL

115-122.50 83.50-115

Crawford 10-6 4317

This Week

OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE

FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 13, 2023 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

4.97 5.12 5.20 5.25

4.96 5.11 5.19 5.24

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.01 -0.01 -0.01 -0.01

OATS FUTURES

No Report

SETT PRICE

Centennial

2290

200-205

St. Onge

3889

180-231

150-212.50

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 4.5300-4.5800 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 5.5125-5.9225 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 40/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 41/cwt #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 42/cwt US #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 41/cwt #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 30/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Den Rate 38/cwt Min-Dak 36/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of October 6, 2023 Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs 1.00-2.00 lower, others very uneven. At San Angelo, Billings, Ft. Collins and Kalona 5.00-40.00 higher. At New Holland and in Arkansas 10.00-20.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady to 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs uneven, under 90 lbs steady to 12.00 higher and heavier weights 5.00-10.00 lower at Billings and steady to 25.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 5,295 head sold. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 3,969 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 110-125 lbs 170.00-180.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 100-145 lbs 180.00-192.50; 150-170 lbs 185.00-192.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 120-150 lbs 193.00-208.00; 162 lbs 193.00. Billings: wooled and shorn no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 242.00-290.00; 60-70 lbs 228.00260.00, few 265.00-268.00; 70-80 lbs 196.00-236.00; 80-90 lbs 200.00-212.00, few 228.00; 90-100 lbs 186.00-212.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 226.00-245.00; 70-80 lbs 206.00-220.00; 80-90 lbs 200.00-207.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 68 lbs 187.50; 75 lbs 191.00; 80-90 lbs 187.50-195.00; 90-100 lbs 187.50-190.00. hair 50-60 lbs 187.50207.00; 70-80 lbs 187.50-192.50; 80-90 lbs 182.50-190.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 61 lbs 235.00; 70-80 lbs 205.00210.00; 80-90 lbs 205.00. hair 63 lbs 220.00. Billings: hair 56 lbs 223.00; 70-80 lbs 200.00-220.00; 80-90 lbs 193.00-204.00. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) hair 66.00-88.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 70.0092.00, hair 82.00-92.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 50.00-65.00, hair 55.00-60.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 40.00-55.00, hair 46.00-51.00; Cull 1 30.00-40.00. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 87.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-95.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 52.00-75.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 55.00-70.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 37.00-40.00; Cull 1 13.0035.00. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 45.00-48.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 49.00-56.00, hair 58.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 43.00-47.00; Cull 1 39.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair 30-40 lbs 250.00-280.00; 52 lbs 238.00. South Dakota: 40-50 lbs 221.00-239.00; 50-60 lbs 230.00250.00; 60-70 lbs 210.00-232.00; 70-80 lbs 207.00-222.00; 8090 lbs 191.00-207.00; 90-100 lbs 185.00-195.00; 100-110 lbs 185.00-192.00; 110-120 lbs 172.00-178.00. hair 66 lbs 220.00; 70-80 lbs 224.00-238.00; 93 lbs 201.00. Billings: 40-50 lbs 251.00-260.00; 50-60 lbs 252.00-261.00; 60-70 lbs 244.00-256.00; 70-80 lbs 230.50-240.00; 80-90 lbs 216.00-235.00; 90-100 lbs 201.00-214.50; 100-110 lbs 198.50199.50.

30-150 44-67

67.50-135 $120-$270

Equity Coop: no test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: yearling hair 105 lbs 170.00/cwt; young hair 95120 lbs 99.00-114.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: no test. South Dakota: young 115.00-155.00/head; young hair 93 lbs 120.00/ cwt; middle aged hair 110-135 lbs 80.00-85.00/cwt.. Billings: ewe lambs 92 lbs 217.00/cwt; yearlings 225.00/head; young 200.00/head; middle age 110.00/head. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 34,000 compared with 33,000 last week and 33,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of October 6, 2023 Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices. Australian Wool Exchange Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 5.07 (0.06) 3.80-4.31 18 80s 4.50 (0.05) 3.38-3.83 19 70-80s 4.18 (0.03) 3.13-3.55 20 64-70s 3.95 0.02 2.96-3.36 21 64s 3.90 0.05 2.92-3.31 22 62s 3.71 (0.08) 2.78-3.15 23 60-62s -----------------------24 60s -----------------------25 58s 2.31 (0.01) 1.73-1.96 26 56-58s 1.92 0.03 1.44-1.63 28 54s 1.32 0.08 0.99-1.12 30 50s 1.25 0.10 0.94-1.07 32 46-48s 1.05 0.03 0.79-0.89 Merino Clippings 2.19 0.00 1.64-1.86 Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of October 12, 2023 Compared to last week, all reported hay sales sold steady with light demand. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa Pellets 15% Suncured 360 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 185 Alfalfa - Fair/Good Large Square 3x4 185 Alfalfa Cubes 400 Grass - Fair Large Square 3x4 180 Orchard/Timothy Grass - Premium Large Square 3x4 300 Small Square 285 Straw (Brome) Large Square 85 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of October 12, 2023 Compared to last week reported hay sales sold steady, with light demand. Fall harvest is still keeping livestock producers busy and hay sales are not a priority. Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Round 175 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 210 Cane Large Round 120 Corn Stalk - Good Large Round 75 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 8/bale Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round 150-170 Prairie/Meadow Grass Utility/Fair Large Round 80

Month

Week Prev

This Week

4.33 4.52 4.62 4.71

3.83 4.03 4.14 4.26

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.50 -0.49 -0.48 -0.45

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

12.81 12.98 13.13 13.25

12.90 13.09 13.19 13.32

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH MAY

Change +0.09 +0.11 +0.06 +0.07

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

296.93 503.32 251.32 264.02 355.56

297.62 496.03 251.81 263.64 358.84

246.02 410.26 196.18 215.38 313.70

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

182.72 182.58 289.26 288.90

183.64 183.92 290.72 289.73

146.23 145.70 230.28 230.47

Eastern Nebraska Large Round 200 Pellets 17% Dehydrated 350 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round 165 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 160-180 Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 215 Pellets 17% Dehydrated 375-385 Corn Stalk Ground 115 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 10/bale Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 260 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 200 Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 150-185 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round 175 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Utility Large Round 150 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE Alfalfa - Good Alfalfa

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

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Dogs AKC PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI PUPPIES: Born Aug. 29, triple clear genetics DM, VWD1, EIC. UTD on shots and dewormings. Excellent delivery options, $1,500. For more information, visit www.rusticbarnkennels. com or call 406-745-7227, email rusticbarnkennels@ibyfax.com..............................11/4 BEAUTIFUL BORDER COLLIE PUPS READY EARLY OCTOBER., TO AN ACTIVE FAMILY: Black and white. From working parents. Will also make great companion pups for an active family. Nonregistered litter. Delivery available, $500. Call 208595-8343 ........................10/21 BELGIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Out of working parents. Excellent herding cowdogs!! Very loyal, affectionate and intelligent. Mellow demeanors. Eight weeks old and ready for new homes!! They have been wormed and given all shots. Call 605-591-0483 .................10/21 YOUR FAMILY AND PROPERTY PROTECTORS ARE WAITING!! We have beautiful guardians just wanting and waiting to make you their priority!! Please don’t postpone your next best friend, companion and protector. $1,000. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 48 years. For more information, call 406-207-7674 ...........10/21 WE HAVE A LITTER OF GREAT PYRENEES LIVESTOCK GUARD DOGS: Four males, ready to go now. They’ve been exposed to various types of livestock. Have sweet and loving personalities. $400/pup OBO. For more information, contact Casey or Cristy Davis, 605-431-2067 or 605-2060495................................10/14

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ALFALFA HAY 450 Tons - $150/Ton Hart Family Farm 397 Lane 13 Powell, Wyoming 82435 Call Skip @ 307-250-3167 HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/alfalfa mix and wheat hay. Cow and barn stored hay. Delivery available!! Call 307-630-3046 ..... 11/4

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50 WHITE FACED EWES, young and running age. TWO RAMBOUILLET RAMS, young. TWO PROVEN guard dogs. Call 307-851-2019 ..........10/28

270 TONS OF FIRST AND SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA: Net-wrapped round bales, no rain. Call for pricing, 307-3313781................................10/28

Fire Extinguishers Hay & Feed HAY FOR SALE: 2023 first cutting alfalfa/grass mix and second cutting alfalfa. 2023 oat/pea mix and grass mix. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701690-8116, send a text if no answer or keep trying .............11/4 1,000 LB. ROUND BALES. $175/ton or $85/bale. Call 307797-2821 ..........................11/4 1,000 TONS NICE, GREEN GRASS/ALFALFA MIX (80/20); 600 tons mix with rain, weeds (cow/grinding hay); 650 tons grass hay, green 1,000 tons triticale hay, mostly green, some with rain all type mostly round bales, some 3x4/4x4. Delivery available. Call 307630-3768 ......................10/28 LOTS AND LOTS OF HAY FOR SALE!!! 1,350 lb. round bales, net wrapped. Grass/alfalfa mix, native grass, brome grass, straight alfalfa… Sheridan, WY area. Come and get it!! For pricing, call the ranch, 307-737-2680 or 702-501-4243 (cell) ......10/28 2023 CUTTING HAY CROP: Put up dry in large round bales, several tons available. $180/ ton, Bar Cross Ranch. Call Katie, 307-699-7375, please leave message ..............10/28 EXCELLENT QUALITY SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA FOR SALE: Round bales, $200/ton, Lander, WY. Call or text 307349-4063 ........................10/21 OAT/PEA HAY FOR SALE: 300 net-wrapped round bales. No rain. No nitrates, full test results available. Located west of Sterling, CO. Call or text 970-5711182 ................................10/21 ROUND BALED GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Cody, WY area, 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales, $70/bale. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-254-2645 ..10/21 APPROXIMATELY 2,400 TONS FIRST AND SECOND CUTTING GRASS/ALFALFA MIX HAY, 4x4x8 squares, delivery available. Call 307-2676833 .............................. 10/21 600 PLUS TONS OF 2023 GRASS HAY: Rounds and 3x4s, $175/ton, Encampment, WY. Call 307-321-1444 .......... 10/21 HAY FOR SALE: Approximately 1,000 bales of alfalfa/grass mix and grass. ALSO, approximately 2,000 bales of sugar bale cane. All in net-wrapped rounds. Call for pricing, 605730-2159....................... 10/14 FIRST CUTTING GRASS/ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: 70% grass, 30% alfalfa. No rain. You load/you haul, $200/ton, 32 bales to a ton. Located halfway between Cody and Powell, WY. Call 307-754-4519 ..........10/14 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE: Round bales, average 1,240 lbs., $135/bale or $125/ bale if taken in semi loads. ALSO, 500 bales of horse quality small squares, never rained on, stored in barn, average 75 lbs., $12/bale. All hay located 7 miles south of Sheridan, WY. Call 307-7521992 or e-mail arzymike@ gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................. 10/14

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Vehicles & Trailers 53’ REEFER VAN TRAILER: Good condition, $9,000 OBO. Byron, WY area. Call 307-6314104..................................11/4

**Also specializing in Bolinger flatbeds and custom trailers** FOR SALE: Two J&M 385 gravity wagons with running gear and 24.5 truck tires. Miller Pro 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and 14 ton gear, very nice. H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon with tandem 14 ton running gear. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. Lorenz 16’x33’ stack mover. John Deere 2155 diesel tractor, wide front, 3 pt., runs great. Meyerink 12’ box scraper with tilt. Behlen M1-V cattle working chute, automatic head gate. 24’ portable ground hay feeder. Red Devil 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 ..........10/14

Pipe OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3.5, 5.5, and 3/4” sucker rod is available. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8 and 2 7/8 are on average 31.5’ long per joint. 3.5” and 5.5” are 42+ lengths. Pierce, CO. Call for details, 970324-4580 ........................... 2/10 PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8, 3 1/2 tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2 casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4, 7/8 and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................. 11/8

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GRAHAM HOEME CHISEL PLOW: 12’, 12 double spring shanks with cylinder and hoses, $3,000. 24-FOOT JOHN DEERE 1100 CULTIVATOR 3-point hookup, $3,750. INTERNATIONAL 5100 12’ single disc drill with small seed box, $4,000. Call 307-6749092 ...................................... 11/4 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Agco 7444 4x4 baler; New Holland 1075 balewagon; Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler; Freeman pull type 3 string balers; Vermeer R23 rake; 3 John Deere 9600 combines; CIH 1010 25’ header; CIH 1015 pick-up header; Challenger MT655C tractor; Komatsu WA500 loader; CIH MX150 loader tractor; New Holland 145 bi directional tractor; White 30’ disk; John Deere 960 26’ cultivator; New Holland 357 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; IHC grain truck; Freightliner sleeper truck; WS sleeper truck; Kenworth crane truck, 18 ton, 82’; WS 90 bbl vac truck, Pete 80 bbl vac truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Wilson 53x102 tri axle cattle pot; Cat 262D skid steer; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. View equipment at www.bigskyeb.com. Call 406254-1254 ............................10/21

NEW HOLLAND 560 ROLL BELT BALER, bale count 178 bales, in shop every night, $55,000 firm. 2001 MACDON 9250 SWATHER with 922 auger head, 1,771 hours on tractor, 1,384 hours on head, $45,000 firm. Area fields are being subdivided. Call 307674-9092, 307-752-4085 or 307-752-4112 ................ 10/28

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UNL discusses treatments for cattle lice during fall Lice is a common problem for cattle during winter months, and if not treated properly, could led to heavy infestation, weight loss and leave cattle susceptible to disease. Producers often check for parasites during fall weaning, pregnancy checking or when cattle arrive at the feedlot. However, early treatment in the fall may only work on some parasites, while others can elude producers and rebound in numbers as temperatures drop. Duing an episode of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s BeefWatch podcast, dated Oct. 3, UNL Extension Educator Dave Boxler discusses a corresponding article titled “Fall Cattle Lice Treatments,” published in the October UNL BeefWatch Newsletter. According to Boxler, adding a winter lice control routine using insecticides is an effective approach for treating cattle lice. Timing If treatments are applied too early during a

long, warm fall, lice will develop slowly and can escape the endectocide treatment. “Cattle lice are coldweather insects and thrive during wintery conditions. During summer months, cattle lice undergo a period of dormancy called estivation, when reproduction is reduced significantly,” Boxler states. “Temperatures above 78 degrees Fahrenheit in September, October and November will suppress louse development because cattle skin temperature will exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.” A lice outbreak can occur when the weather turns cold if the endectocide has broken down. Boxler notes, “Livestock producers who use a fall treatment strategy should monitor their cattle for signs of lice, especially during December, January and February and consider retreating.” Treatment options According to Boxler, “Cattle lice treatment products fall into several categories – animal sprays, non-systemic con-

FARM BILL continued from page 1 in the Department of Agricultural Economics Bradley Lubben stated, “The situation doesn’t get risky until December. Without additional action before year’s end, federal policy will revert to the permanent farm bill legislation enacted in the 1940s.” He continued, “Not having a farm bill done on time is not a unique circumstance. In fact, it has become the norm. None of the past three farm bills – 2008, 2014 and 2018 – were completed on time before the previous farm bill expired.” However, rural development and trade initiatives may only pause with a new farm bill. Still, crop insurance funded by the Federal Crop Insurance Act will continue with or without the new bill. The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, governed by the farm bill, will continue as it is a permanent program receiving additional funds through the appropriations process. Ag economists say the longer Congress waits to pass a new farm bill or extend the 2018 Farm Bill, the more challenges it creates. “The threat will likely motivate Congress to pass something – they could agree on a new bill or extend the current one, possibly for up to two years,” Lubben added. “The Dairy Margin Coverage Program, subsidizing milk producers, would be the first commodity program to expire. Without it, milk prices would likely soar, harming producers and consumers alike.” According to a Congressional Research Service report, “Without a new

farm bill, the policy would revert to the language of the farm bills passed in 1938 and 1949, which were passed without an expiration date and referred to as ‘permanent law,’ and under permanent law, the cost of milk would more than double.” Still, Lubben said if Congress misses the Jan. 1 deadline, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency would still need a few weeks to implement permanent legislation, giving lawmakers enough time to get a bill passed. “Altogether, there are plenty of reasons to push for attention to the farm bill in coming weeks to see progress toward a new farm bill or an extension of existing legislation,” Lubben said. “This doesn’t mean the process will be easy or productive, but there remains the big hammer of permanent legislation taking effect in 2024 to ensure something happens.” Removal of House Speaker creates more challenges Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) is the House Speaker pro tem after the House removed Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in a historic vote. In an interview with Brownfield Ag News on Oct. 4, National Potato Council Chief Executive Officer Kam Quarles stated, “The House needs to get back to work. With a government shutdown, the farm bill, all of these things, the pain is going to be magnified the longer we put this stuff off and the longer this drama is able to overhang this pretty vital institution.” Quarles continued, “Big

tact pour-on and endectocides like systemic pouron, absorbed internally, and systemic injectable.” Using a non-systemic pour-on requires one application, but some products may require multiple applications spaced apart. Systemic injectables work better on sucking lice, and a systemic pouron will effectively kill both chewing and sucking lice. “Using systemic control products between November and February is not advised as they may cause a host-parasite reaction from killing developing cattle grubs while they are in the esophagus or spinal canal of the animal,” Boxler says. “A systemic product used during fall weaning will not be a problem, and if a systemic product was used in the fall, a follow-up from November to February shouldn’t cause those issues.” However, he notes, “Producers who did not use a systemic control product during fall weaning should consider using only non-systemic control

products from November to February.” Insecticide treatments should be rotated to reduce developing resistance, as the continual use of a single product can lead to reduced control. “To reduce control failures due to insecticide resistance, do not apply pesticides within the same group number repeatedly, and always follow label directions,” Boxler states. “Insecticides and endectocides are an investment of time, money and cattle stress, and there are real costs to insect infestations, so putting a few extra minutes into correctly applying these tools can make all the difference between an effective and ineffective insect control program,” he concludes. Lice are serious wintertime pests for livestock and can generate significant monetary losses for producers. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

spending bills still need to be tackled, like funding the government and the 2023 Farm Bill. A new House Speaker must think long and hard about these pieces of legislation if they want to get them across the House floor.” On Oct. 10, University of Missouri’s Extension Associate Executive Professor Scott Brown told Brownfield Ag News, “The recent disruptions in Washington, D.C. brings any movement on a farm bill to a halt. To me, it’s about how quickly we get a speaker in place and if the problems existing on the House side go away or not. It’s not clear to me – just because we have a new speaker doesn’t mean we aren’t going to have the same sort of problems unfold as we come up against the deadline we’re currently under.” According to an AgriPulse article dated Oct. 6, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Congressional leader on the ag and immigration policy, said he wants to hear from speaker candidates on how they plan to move a farm bill as well as appropriations and other legislation. Newhouse, who chairs the Congressional Western Caucus, places a heavy focus on agriculture, land use and environmental issues and told Agri-Pulse it’s not clear whether House Republican leaders can move a bipartisan farm bill in the current environment. He stated, “I want to know how the candidates will approach not only the farm bill, but how they will bring together the conference, so we are able to move forward on appropriation bills and some of the other things we have to accomplish.” New leadership On Oct. 10, House

Republicans met to hear from Minority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), who were the Republican nominations to be the next House Speaker, replacing McCarthy. Many left the private forum feeling pessimistic they could agree on a new speaker. By a vote of 113 to 90 during a closed-door party meeting on Oct. 11, Republicans nominated Scalise as their choice to lead the House. His candidacy will now go to the House floor for a final vote. But, as of Oct. 13, Scalise dropped his bid for House Speaker. However, Gregg Doud, National Milk Producers Federation chief operating officer, stated on Oct. 5 at the World Dairy Expo, “With the House of Representatives in a state of chaos, the chances of a new farm bill passing Congress by the end of the year look more and more unlikely. They won’t get it done.” But, according to an article published Oct. 10 by Northeast Arkansas Talk Business and Politics, U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-AK) commented, “I believe a new bill will be passed by the end of the year or early next year.” Boozman was attending the Rotary Club of Downtown Little Rock meeting. Both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees acknowledge the end of the year will be the new target for passing the omnibus legislation, which dictates agricultural, food and conservation spending in the U.S. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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WEANING continued from page 1 methods of separation producers may use this weaning season. First, is traditional weaning, which the authors define as “separating cows and calves abruptly without any residual contact.” In traditional weaning, cows or calves may be moved away from the ranch completely, which can cause vocalization and fence walking, lasting up to three days. The second method is fenceline weaning, in which cows and calves stay in the same area but are placed on opposite sides of the fence – a four- to five-strand barbedwire fence reinforced with woven wire or electric fence has proven to work best, but successful fenceline weaning has also been accomplished with a two-strand electric fence, according to the UNL experts. To accomplish best results, Jenkins, Griffin and Stalker suggest introducing pairs to the pastures used for weaning nearly a week before separation so calves can become accustomed to the new location. When separating pairs, calves should be left in the pasture they have grown somewhat comfortable in and cows should be moved to an adjacent pasture, sharing a fenceline long enough for animals to spread out and still maintain close physical proximity. The trio notes fenceline weaning generally takes around five to seven days and results in less vocalization, less fence walking and more weight gain post-weaning. The third and final method of separation outlined in the article is two-step weaning. According to Jenkins, Griffin and Stalker, in the first step, a plastic nosepiece is placed in the calf’s nose during preconditioning. The nosepiece allows calves to drink and graze, while preventing them from suckling. After 10 to 14 days with-

out nursing, calves begin to wean themselves from their mothers. “Research has shown this method decreases vocalization and walking by cows and calves,” write the UNL authors. “At the time of dam and calf separation, calves and cows can be handled as described in the traditional weaning method.” Post-weaning nutrition It is critical to implement sound health and nutrition protocols for calves after they have been weaned from their mothers. In fact, many experts argue post-weaning nutrition is equally as important as calf nutrition in the first 24 to 48 hours of life. From the beginning, a calf’s nutrition primarily consists of its dam’s milk and the pasture it has been grazing, which is what the animal’s rumen bacteria become adapted to. Loy notes it takes one to two weeks for the rumen microbial population to adapt to new feed so it is important producers introduce new feeds into calves’ diets prior to weaning, and after they have been weaned, it is advised to continue using the feed calves have grown accustomed to. “If the calves have been creep fed, ingredients used in the creep should be a part of their grain mix for at least the first few days,” Loy states. “Calves are adapted to grass, so long-stem hay for the first three to seven days is a normal recommendation.” He further notes, although calves usually prefer a drygrain mix at first, they will adapt to high-moisture feeds, such as corn silage, over a one to two week period. “We have successfully started calves on many different feedstuffs including corn gluten feed, soyhulls, corn silage, green chop and haylage,” he says. Loy also shares in the 10 years of starting trials at the ISU Rhodes Research Farm, researchers have found “corn gluten feed adds energy and

UW names Boller Professional of the Year Every fall, the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension holds a conference honoring exceptional Extension administrative professionals. On Sept. 21, Treasure Boller earned Extension’s highest honor for administrative staff – the Administrative Professional of the Year Award. Boller has kept the Campbell County 4-H program running smoothly for years as a senior administrative assistant. “Treasure is much beloved by the 4-H community,” says coworker Katherine Hudson. “She is an individual who puts her heart and soul into the work she does here, and those she interacts with can attest to it.” Outside of her on-paper responsibilities, Boller also serves on the Campbell County Wellness Committee and helps organize and run the Campbell County Fair. Her coworkers emphasize her positive attitude and hard work. “Treasure is the first to help clientele,” says Kimberly Fry, Campbell County 4-H educator. “Her personality draws people into the office.” This summer, Boller went above and beyond, teaching a new 4-H educator while other educators were out of the office. Fry summarizes, “It is because of Treasure we can provide such seamless and amazing programs for Campbell County.”

protein without contributing starch; soyhulls also add fiber, but not roughage; big bales reduce performance, but cattle compensate if placed on a total mixed ration (TMR); whole corn and alfalfa is an acceptable starting ration; calves can be started on corn silage, but a two-week adaptation is best and complete commercial pellets can work, but must be managed.” “The important thing is to allow time for calves to develop an appetite for new feeds and for the rumen bacteria to adapt to new feeds. The feed mix should meet the nutritional requirements of the calves too,” Loy states. “TMRs should be formulated to provide enough energy for sufficient growth, but enough forage to aid in the transition from forage to grain,” he adds. “For normally weaned, well-managed calves, a ration of 50 to 60 percent concentrate and 47 to 50 Megacalories per hundredweight is ideal. For early weaned, high-stress or highrisk calves, a 65 to 75 percent

concentrate will ensure higher energy intake at lower feed consumption.” Loy further notes protein content should be 13 to 14.5 percent, depending on the situation, and additional vita-

mins and minerals may be required. Look back to the previous edition of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup for an article outlining pre-weaning calf health and nutrition

protocols to ensure a successful weaning. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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IT'S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts

Save People, Not Flies According to bureaucrats “an endangered species is any fish, plant or wildlife which is in danger of extinction throughout all or part of its range.” If this is the standard necessary to be protected by our government, I can think of a lot of people who are far more endangered than the Miccosukee gooseberry or the persistent trillium, which sounds like a neutron bomb that won’t disperse. The feds say there are 1,300 species either threatened or endangered, and there’s not

a machinist, independent truck driver or saddlemaker on the list. So, here’s my list of the most endangered species in America today. 1. The sheep operator – The greenies say we must save “historical populations,” but if they didn’t have their heads glued to TikTok, maybe they’d know sheep thrived on public lands, and the landscape did too, long before the Endangered Species Act. Sheep fertilized meadows and broke up the soil, while, at the same time, producing two wonderful commodities –

lamb and wool. Now, we’re told by urban dwellers who’ve never been west of Kansas City we must remove sheep and the people who care for them. So today, 74 percent of the lamb we eat is imported. And, because the feds say only a dozen or so of a particular species remain on their range – only 4,000 of which have been sighted – the American lamb producer could soon be deader than the dodo. 2. The solider – The bird that started this whole endangered species joke was the spotted owl, and when the dust settled, we’d spent $9 million per owl to save them, just so their cousin the Bard owl could wipe them out. Instead, we should have spent the money on returning soldiers who we sent to Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, only to come home to a substandard Veterans Affairs hos-

pital and a citizenry who hated them. We should be ashamed that while many of our soldiers were committing suicide in record numbers due to post-traumatic stress disorder, we were spending tax dollars trying to “save” fairy shrimp, winter gnats, Gooding’s onion and Townsend’s aster. I wonder, were any of them willing to die for their country? 3. The journalist – The weekly or daily newspaper used to be a staple of American life, and their content was written by real journalists, not CHAT GPT. The writing was so good it could inspire a worthless kid like me to one day become a writer. Now, what we have left is a cacophony of clowns doing podcasts or idiots on Facebook blogging away. And this is what we call news. 4. The student – If I had kids, I’d be worried sick every

morning while sending them off to a shooting gallery for freaks. A country that can’t protect its children has no future. 5. The fisherman – I live near a fishing village which once had a thriving fishing industry. Now, the town is trying to exist by selling whale watching tours and postcards of quaint fishing boats that rarely leave their berths, while huge foreign floating factory ships rape our oceans. 6. The small businessman – If you’ve taken a walk down main street lately, you know the small businessperson is far more endangered than gnatcatchers and bearded vultures, which, I assure you, there are plenty of on Wall Street. The small businessperson is being put out of business by Amazon, with help from the U.S. Post Office. 7. The forester – We used the aforementioned spotted

owl and lots of bad science to destroy our forests, which now burn out of control for months on end. The greens got rid of clear cuts, which acted as firebreaks and the roads firefighters used to fight the fires. We kicked off cows and sheep and silenced chainsaws, which previously reduced dry vegetation and bark beetle-infested kindling. If the greens really were really serious about saving endangered species before they burn to a crisp, the best thing they could do is bring back the forester, the sheep and the cow. 8. The cowboy – I don’t know why so many urbanites hate the cowboy, but I think it’s because it contains the word “boy.” Maybe instead of trying to save a turtle that can breathe through its butt, we ought to be more worried about saving the sexes – both of them.

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RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, October 10 Market Report • 3,885 Head Sold

Representative Sales COWS THERMOPOLIS - 7 Cow, 1362# ............... $102.50 CORA, 1 Cow, 1385# .................................. $99.00 POWDER RIVER - 2 Cow, 1140# ............... $98.00 7 Cow, 1154# ...................................... $97.00 THERMOPOLIS - 7 Cow, 1308# ................. $96.50 POWDER RIVER - 5 Cow, 1218# ............... $96.00 BULLS LANDER - 1 Bull, 1040# ............................ $165.00 RIVERTON - 2 Bull, 1035# ........................ $160.00 CROWHEART - 1 Bull, 1960# ....................$116.50 SHOSHONI - 1 Bull, 2030# ........................$114.50 2 Bull, 1870# .....................................$110.00 RIVERTON - 1 Bull, 1810# ........................ $109.50 STEERS RIVERTON - 3 Steer, 330# ....................... $420.00 LANDER - 6 Steer, 387# ........................... $399.00 RIVERTON - 21 Steer, 412# ..................... $388.00 POWDER RIVER - 16 Steer, 371# ............ $381.00 SHOSHONI - 21 Steer, 399# ..................... $376.00 RIVERTON - 38 Steer, 416# ..................... $372.00 BONDERANT - 16 Steer, 411# .................. $363.00 LANDER - 22 Steer, 447# ......................... $353.00 6 Steer, 449# .................................... $350.00 RIVERTON - 118 Steer, 482# .................... $344.00 SHOSHONI - 61 Steer, 474# ..................... $343.00 LANDER - 59 Steer, 487# ......................... $333.00 RIVERTON - 110 Steer, 499# .................... $331.00 DUBOIS - 10 Steer. 444# .......................... $330.00 RIVERTON - 4 Steer, 478# ....................... $330.00 PAVILLION - 14 Steer, 498# ...................... $321.00 BONDERANT - 68 Steer, 523# ................. $310.00 SHOSHONI - 11 Steer, 541# ..................... $296.00 RIVERTON - 14 Steer, 540# ..................... $292.50 JACKSON - 70 Steer, 560# ....................... $291.00 DUBOIS - 70 Steer, 545# .......................... $290.00 RIVERTON - 23 Steer, 566# ..................... $287.00 KINNEAR - 32 Steer, 594# ........................ $271.00 SHOSHONI - 1 Steer, 400# ....................... $271.00 LYNCH - 10 Steer, 619# ............................ $266.50 DUBOIS - 9 Steer, 603# ............................ $264.00 LANDER - 13 Steer, 656# ......................... $262.00 KINNEAR - 10 Steer, 648# ........................ $259.50 PAVILLION - 6 Steer, 747# ........................ $254.00 LANDER - 12 Steer, 795# ......................... $244.00 BOULDER - 41 Steer, 832#....................... $240.00 166 Steer, 917# .................................... $233.85 RIVERTON - 153 Steer, 864# ................... $232.00 39 Steer, 949# .................................... $228.75 BOULDER - 28 Steer, 1020#..................... $220.50 HEIFERS RAWLINS - 6 Heifer, 289# ......................... $380.00 SHOSHONI - 7 Heifer, 307# ...................... $377.50 6 Heifer, 355# ................................... $350.00 LANDER - 10 Heifer, 345# ........................ $347.50 SHOSHONI - 29 Heifer, 425# .................... $333.00 LANDER - 26 Heifer, 386# ........................ $330.00 RIVERTON - 33 Heifer, 396# .................... $327.00 LANDER - 12 Heifer, 428# ........................ $322.50 RIVERTON - 14 Heifer, 416# .................... $320.00 RAWLINS - 29 Heifer, 441# ....................... $303.00 PAVILLION - 36 Heifer, 450# ..................... $296.00 RIVERTON - 105 Heifer, 467# .................. $290.00 DUBOIS - 22 Heifer, 483# ......................... $290.00 RIVERTON - 72 Heifer, 486# .................... $284.75 JACKSON - 36 Heifer, 532# ...................... $263.00 KINNEAR - 28 Heifer, 531# ....................... $261.00 LANDER - 19 Heifer, 557# ........................ $254.00 BOULDER - 104 Heifer, 838#.................... $231.00 RIVERTON - 36 Heifer, 790# .................... $231.00 COKEVILLE - 20 Heifer, 866# ................... $228.00 RAWLINS - 11 Heifer, 903# ....................... $225.50 COKEVILLE - 16 Heifer, 884# ................... $224.50 RIVERTON - 119 Heifer, 890# ................... $223.50 PINEDALE - 5 Heifer, 893# ....................... $223.50 HEIFERETTES BOULDER - 16 Heiferette, 803# ............... $185.00 15 Heiferette, 828# ............................. $185.00 THERMOPOLIS - 12 Heiferette, 972#....... $143.50

Early Consignments TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM EXPECTING 2,500 CALVES

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

YEARLINGS Richie Ranch – 29 Blk Ang PTO Yrlng Hfrs 850# CALVES Martin Land & Livestock – 500 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 525-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way w/ Somnus @ Branding. Sired by Sitz Blk Ang bulls. AI sons of SAV Resource, Connealy Investment & Connealy Arsenal. Cowherd Sitz genetics for multiple generations! Bull battery w/ high WW, YW & $Beef. Reputation, high desert. Osborne & Campbell – 220 Red Ang & Red AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-525#. Rec’d Vista Once SQ, Nasalgen 3, 7-way w/spur @ branding. Sired by Beckton Red Ang bulls. Hfrs are replacement quality. Run @ 8,500 ft. High desert! Shane & Chris Eberline – 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec C & D @ Birth; Vista Once SQ & 7-way @ Branding. Sired by Lucky 7 & Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. Reputation, high elevation! Green! Bray Ranch – 130 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse & 7 way @ branding. Knife cut. Fancy, high elevation calves! Matt Salisbury – 100 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Vista 5, Vision 7 & Once PMH @ branding. Fancy, high elevation calves!! Bob Lucas – 75 Blk Ang Strs 550-600#. 25 Blk Ang Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Inforce 3, 7-way @ branding. 100% Lucky 7 Sired. High elevation. Choice, Angus calves!! Andy & Brooke McWilliams & Sons – 90 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Calf Guard & Vision 7 @birth, Vision 7, Pyramid 5 & Once PMH IN @ branding. Sired by sons of Hoover Dam, Conneally Consensus & Midian Focus. Fancy set of calves! Ron & Becki Weber – 85 Hereford Strs & Hfrs 600675#. Rec Ultrachoice 7 @ branding, Ultrachoice 7 & Bovishield One Shot @ turnout & this fall. Sired by Van Newkirk & Churchill Hereford bulls. Run @ 10,000’. Fancy, Reputation Calves that are bred to perform! Leach & McKee – 65 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 580-650#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 8-way w/ Spur & poured w/ Ivomec @ branding. Sired by Hering & Abernathy Ranch Blk Ang Bulls. Powerful! High elevation! Ramon Walker – 60 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. 8 way @ branding. Long time registered cow herd. Lots of genetics! Fancy! Stanford St. Clair – 50 Blk Ang Strs 300-500#. Rec shots @ branding. High desert & Fancy! Challis & Jessie Whitlock – 40 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-525#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 @ branding & Precon (10-1). Knife cut. High elevation. Fancy & Green! Doug Hamel – 40 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec 7 way @ branding. Heifers are bangs vacc. Good set of calves! Alvin Miller – 40 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec 8 way @ branding. Sired by powerful Blk Ang bulls. Fancy, one iron calves!! Cindy Spriggs – 37 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 600-650#. Rec Vista Once, Vision 8 w/Somnus & Nasalgen @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie bulls. Powerful calves! Cris & Rudy Paravacini – 33 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 525-550#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, 8 way & Mycoplasma @ branding & precon this fall. Sired by Connealy & Vermillion Blk Ang bulls. Long time Black Angus genetics. Nice, one iron calves! Clay Cope – 27 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus + Spur @ branding, Virashield 6 @ precon. Knife cut. One iron, nice set of calves! Ray & Ladonna Good – 26 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vision 7 & Virashield 4 @ branding. Sired by Fancy Reg Blk Ang bulls. Super set of Reputation Ben Petersen – 21 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec shots @branding. Run @ 7000’. Nice set of calves! Mill Iron J Ranch – 20 Blk & BWF (F1) Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec 8 way @ branding. No hormones. High elevation. Year around mineral program! Blk Ang Calves!!

WEIGHS James Van Heule – 23 weighs BRED COWS Katie Keith – 8 Angus 4-7 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Registered Blk Ang Bulls to calve May/June. Poured this fall. Good set of mother cows!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM CALVES Ruby Ranch – 250 Blk Ang Strs 450-525#. 150 Blk Ang Hfrs 425-500#. Rec Vista 5, Nasalgen & 7way @ branding. Sired by powerful Blk Ang Bulls (predom. Lucky 7 bulls) High elevation & Fancy!! E Spear Ranch – 200 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. Knife cut. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by SO Cattle & Reyes Blk Angus bulls. High elevation! Hellyer Ranch – 90 Blk Ang Strs 490#. 90 Blk Ang Hfrs 475#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Spur, Stimulator 2 + BRSV, Pro-Bac 4 + IBRk & BVDk @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie bulls. Range raised. Steers are knife cut. Steers are Age & Source verified by IMI. John Stoll – 170 Blk & Red Strs & Hfrs 475-550#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding. Knife cut. All natural. Sired by Lim Flex bulls. High elevation, powerful & fancy! Graves Land & Livestock – 85 Blk & BWF Strs 500#. 55 Blk & BWF Hfrs 450#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5, Vision 7 & Ivomec @ branding. Sired by 80% Reg Blk Ang bulls, 20% Ward Hereford Bulls. Choice, High desert calves! Kerry & Jeanie Cooper – 125 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 8-way w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. 100% Angus sired. High elevation & Fancy! Todd & Cindy Jones – 115 Blk/BWF (F1) Strs & Hfrs 470-485#. Rec 8-way, Virashield, Multimin, CattlActive & poured w/ Ivomec @ branding. Run @ 900010,000’ elevation. Jesse & Loretta Hankins – 100 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec 7-way @ Branding. High elevation. Dakota & Dan Martin – 100 Char Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5 & Ultrabac 8 @ branding & precon. Sired by powerful Charolais bulls. Run @ 7300’. Nice, growthy calves! Aaron Carollo – 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475525#. Rec Bovishield Gold & 7-way w/Somnus @ branding. Nice, high elevation calves! Steve & Trudy Slagowski – 80 Blk/BWF(F1) Ang Strs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 @ branding. Sired by Diamond Peak Blk Ang & Durbin Creek Hereford Bulls. Knife cut. High elevation & Green! Vince & Leonor Vasco – 75 Blk Ang & Ang/LimX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 way w/Somnus @branding. Sired by 21 Angus, Lucky 7 & Stoll Ang/Lim Flex bulls. Nice, Powerful calves!! Russ & Rita Lucas – 70 Blk Ang/GelbX Strs & Hfrs 575-600#. Rec 8-way w/Somnus @ branding. Ran above 6500’. Real nice set of calves! Homer Hunsberger – 70 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec CattlActive & C&D @ birth, Bovilis Nasalgen 3 PMH & Vision 7 + Spur @ branding. Nice calves! Boone & Jeni Snidecor – 70 Blk & BWF (F1) Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-475#. Rec 8 way & Nasalgen @ branding. Sired by Justin Jensen Blk Angus bulls & Fancy Hereford bulls. Run @ 7800’. Good, powerful calves! Gloria Anderson – 65 Blk Ang Strs 600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ branding. Sired by Powerful Blk Ang bulls. High desert calves. Fancy! Tim & Anna Rodewald- 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500550#. Rec 2 rounds of Pyramid 5 w/Presponse, 7-way w/Somnus, Safe-Guard Dewormer & Pour-On @ branding and Precon (10-8). Knife cut. Year-round mineral program. Sired by Hague Angus bulls. Fancy, one iron calves! Kenneth Persson – 60 Lim-Flex Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec 8-way, One Shot & Multi Min @ branding. Knife cut. Jan- March calves with growth! White Rabbit Ranch – 60 Blk & BWF (F1) Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-475#. Rec 8 way & Nasalgen @ brand-

ing. Sired by Justin Jensen Blk Angus bulls & Fancy Hereford bulls. Run @ 7800’. Good, powerful calves! Whispering Creek Ranch – 50 Blk AngX Strs 500600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 @ branding. Nice, High desert calves! Campbell/Snidecor – 30 Char/Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450475#. Rec 8 way & Nasalgen @ branding. Sired by Justin Jensen Blk Angus bulls. Run @ 7800’. Good, powerful calves! Chris & Jerome Young – 30 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec shots @ branding. Coming off of high mountain grass. Sired by powerful Sim/Ang bulls. Fancy calves! Fernando Roman – 27 Blk & BWF Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus +Spur @ branding. Delbert Daniels – 40 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Ultrabac 7 & Bovishield Gold One Shot @ branding. Nice, one iron calves! Suhn / Stalley – 20 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Blk Ang sons of Hickock. Nice, One Iron calves!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 COW SALE W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS BRED COWS Suhn / Stalley – 24 Blk Ang 2-7 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang sons of Enhance to start calving March 18th. Annual vaccination program. Complete dispersion of a fancy set of cows!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM

CALVES Star Shadow Land & Cattle – 350 Blk Ang & CharX Strs & Hfrs 400-500# Rec Virashield 6 & Barvac 7 @ Branding. Knife cut. Sired by Redland Blk Ang & McKim Charolais bulls. One brand, high desert. Green! Josh & Avery Anderson – 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Light, green high desert calves! Fancy! Griffin Bros – 300 Blk/BWF(F1) AngX Strs 475-550#. Rec. Vista Once SQ, Vision 7, Nasalgen @ branding. Year-round mineral program. 100% Lucky 7 sired! Reputation High desert Calves! Steve Husted – 160 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 525-575#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 @ branding & precon. Sired by Popo Agie bulls. Fort Ridge Cattle Co – 100 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. Sired by Sims Cattle Co & Pathfinder Saler Powerful bulls! March/April born. Fancy, high desert calves! Dewayne Aragon – 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-525#. Comp vacc @ branding. 100% Blk Ang sired. Choice, High Desert calves! Rowan Anderson – 80 Red AngX Strs & Hfrs 530600#. Rec 8 way & Pyramid 5 @ branding & Precon. Sired by powerful bulls! Fancy calves! Brad Eastman – 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 575625#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 way w/Somnus @ branding & 6-20. Sired by Herring Blk Ang bulls. High elevation, reputation calves!!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM

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