October 16, 2021 by Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Volume 33 Number 25 • October 16, 2021

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A Look Inside Colin Woodall of NCBA discusses the world food system... ...................................... Page 2 Beef cattle market update is provided by Paul Dykstra of CAB............................. Page 12 Dick Perue recounts the market price for cattle in the Saratoga area in 1894................ Page 14 Lee Pitts discusses the local auction market closing.. Page 20

Quick Bits GMO Ban The Mexican Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks declined to authorize the import of transgenic corn, incorporating genetic technology that global ag and chemical giant Bayer calls HT3 and SmartStax, which allows corn to resist glyphosate. This decision is a sensitive issue in regards to the trade relationship between U.S. and Mexico, which is a major importer of U.S. agricultural products.

Drought Tool The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin taking applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farmraised Fish Program (ELAP), which was updated this year to include feed transportation costs, as well as a lowered threshold for when assistance for water hauling expenses is available. For more information, visit fsa.usda.gov.

USTR reviews China trade agreements, market purchases Completed in 2020, the U.S.-China Phase One Agreement was a historic and enforceable trade deal in which China committed to a substantial amount of purchases of U.S. goods and services throughout

2020 and 2021. U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai shared, the U.S. agricultural markets stabilized under the Phase One trade deal with focused market purchases, though a

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new strategy may be needed to address the continuation of the trade relationship and hold China accountable to finishing the agreement. According to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the Phase One trade

deal included $80 billion in combined ag purchases for the 2020 and 2021 calendar years, which expire at the end of 2021. Currently, ag purchases are roughly $5 billion short of the agreed Please see TRADE on page 12

Landowner of the

Year Awards

LANDOWNERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION On Oct. 11, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) recognized seven landowners from across the state with the 2021 Landowner of the Year Award. According to WGFD, this is the 26th year these awards have been given to honor outstanding work and practices in wildlife management, habitat improvement, access for hunters and anglers and conservation techniques. “Today’s landowners are more than ranchers or farmers, they are key partners,” said WGFD Director Brian

Nesvik. “Landowners preserve critical migration corridors, they improve habitat through costly enhancement projects and they provide importance access, which allows for our hunting and angling heritage to continue into the future. Thank you.” The award recipients are nominated by WGFD employees and selected by regional leadership teams. Sponsored by the WYldlife Fund, the landowners who Please see WGFD on page 13

Animal Ag The Animal Agriculture’s Alliance 2022 Stakeholders Summit is set for May 11-12 in Kansas City, Mo., and is themed “Come Together for Animal Ag: Be Informed, Be Ready, Be Here.” The summit includes a diverse group of representatives from farms, ranches, allied industries, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities, government agencies and media. Registration will open in early 2022 and a tentative schedule will be shared.

Ag Funds The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of $4.7 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to historically underserved farmers and ranchers. The partnerships will support participation in the Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs, including those that are a part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.

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Nutrition and reproduction Veterinarians discuss growth production and breeding soundness exam for young bulls In a recent Kansas State University (KSU) Beef Cattle Institute (BCI) podcast, dated Oct. 1, veterinarians from BCI highlight several options producers should consider as they focus on breeding soundness exams (BSE) in young bulls. Phillip Lancaster, Bob Larson, Brian Lubbers and Brad White, all professors within BCI, discuss the importance of exams, growth perspective and changing diets, as well as forage quality, in addition to several other management tips for growing young bulls. Issues in growing bulls Larson discusses some of the issues with growing bulls and how these factors can affect the outcome of BSEs. “The challenge with young growing bulls is they need to grow fast,” he explains. “They are big animals and they change a lot in weight between weaning and yearling age when we’re going to do their first BSE and get ready for their first breeding season.” Please see BCI on page 5

Cotton set to retire Casper – For over 28 years, Scott Cotton has been involved in agriculture Extension, working as the area Senior Extension Educator for three central counties – Natrona, Niobrara and Converse for eight years. Scott’s family has been in northern Wyoming since 1868. Growing up between Sheridan and Gillette on a legacy ag-production farm, Scott has always known he wanted to be involved in agriculture. “I wanted to find something that helped producers with their needs and this is what lead me to the Extension position: Trying to help producers deal with issues by providing solutions with research-based information.” Scott holds degrees in range, animal science, ag communications and range and watershed ecology, he shares. He studied a majority of his studies at the University of Wyoming, in addition to earning one degree at Sheridan College. Oct. 16 will be his last official day at the University of Wyoming Extension office, though he shares he still plans to be involved post-retirement. Active involvement “I’d like to continue working with the livestock and producer organizations I am a member of and see if there is something I can help them with from a personal aspect,” says Scott. He continues, it’s important to stay involved. Scott is currently involved with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Wool Growers Association and the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. In addition, Scott Please see COTTON on page 19

WOMEN in Ag

UW professor utilizes platform Laramie – Hannah Cunningham-Hollinger grew up in Kaycee on her family’s ranch, raising Hereford and Angus cattle and Suffolk sheep. Growing up, she was very active in 4-H and FFA. Upon graduating high school, Hannah pursued her post-secondary education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., where she received a Bachelor’s of Art in Biology. Hannah shares, “St. Olaf did not have an ag program, and while I valued my education greatly, I knew I needed to

return to my ag roots.” This led Hannah the University of Wyoming (UW) where she received her Master of Science in Animal and Veterinary Science with a focus on ruminant nutrition, where she shares she developed a passion for teaching and research. Upon receiving her master’s degree, Hannah went on to obtain her PhD in Animal and Veterinary Science with a focus in animal genetics. Today, she teaches as a profes-

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Give and Take Late last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was asking for comments on their latest announcement of a $3 billion investment in agriculture, school nutrition and animal health, along with a new climate partnership initiative and From the opportunities for commodities produced Publisher using climate-smart practices. Dennis Sun In the introduction, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “American agriculture currently faces unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts.” Well, he is correct on this statement, and a number of ag producers would place the current administration as one of those challenges. But, we need to hear the secretary out and hopefully find some opportunities in the initiative. This $3 billion investment will fund a number of programs, including preventing the spread of African swine fever, assisting producers facing drought and market disruptions and helping school nutrition programs. A total of $500 million will be spent to support drought recovery and to encourage the adoption of water-smart management practices. This assistance will target the challenges of the current drought and will also enable USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation agency to deliver much needed relief and design drought efforts in response to the magnitude of this crisis. Up to $500 million will be earmarked to prevent the spread of African swine fever by developing a robust expansion and coordination of monitoring, surveillance, prevention, quarantine and eradication activities through USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. I hope there are also comments on strengthening foot and mouth disease prevention along the Mexican border. In addition, the investment includes $500 million to provide relief from agricultural market disruption, such as increased transportation challenges, availability and cost of certain materials and other near-term obstacles related to the marketing and distribution of certain commodities. The biggest program is to spend up to $1.5 billion to provide assistance to help schools respond to supply chain disruptions. The initiative builds on the range of work USDA has been doing to identify ongoing issues school districts face during this difficult time and provide the resources, tools and flexibility they need to serve students healthy and nutritious meals. The announcement also said USDA is committed to partnering with agriculture, forestry and rural communities to develop climate solutions that strengthen rural America. Secretary Vilsack said, “Through extreme weather, drought and fire, our agriculture producers are on the frontlines of climate change. The new Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Initiative will support pilots that create new market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices and position U.S. farmers and ranchers and forest landowners as leaders in addressing climate change.” All of these initiatives raise some important questions. Will these programs really work? Will it affect climate change – whatever that is these days – or will it turn out to just be another expensive social program? We like what we see with cattle pricing and packer pricing transparency with the mandatory price reporting. What role will Congress play in this initiative and can the administration keep social programs from tagging on to anything new? With the issues of estate planning, stepped-up land values and larger taxes, to name a few, agriculture is a little skeptical these days. Not knowing what the 30x30 plan is totally about, along with increasing the size of national monuments in Utah last week, has producers a little head-shy and hoping for opportunities.

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GUEST OPINIONS Looking to Solve the World’s Food System Woes? U.S. Cattle Producers are the Answer By Colin Woodall Sustainability has always been a central component of cattle production in the U.S. Multigenerational farms and ranches across the country pass on knowledge and management practices that ensure successful businesses that rely on the health of our natural resources. Cattle farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to protect the land, water and air resources in their care. Through countless improvements in genetics, grazing management, manure handling and the adoption of many other technologies, sustainability remains at the core of our industry. It’s easy to consider the three legs of sustainability – environmental stewardship, economic viability and social duty – without considering their relation to each other, especially when developing policy. But, the pillars of a sustainable farm, supply chain or global food system cannot be considered in silos. Addressing our global concerns in the spotlight of this week’s United Nations Food Systems Summit – food security, nutrition and climate change require a holistic, integrated approach. Cattle production in the U.S. can play a central role in addressing these worldwide issues if farmers and ranchers have the freedom and resources to implement innovative solutions.

This year, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) solidified U.S. cattle producers’ commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability with the announcement of U.S. cattle industry sustainability goals. By setting goals, the cattle industry is publicly committing to continuous improvement and setting targets that allow us to measure and document those efforts. Beef producers in the U.S. are already the global leader in sustainable beef production. In fact, beef cattle only accounts for two percent of greenhouse gases in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Since 1996, the U.S. has had the lowest greenhouse gas emissions of any beef supply chain in the world. The goals for the U.S. cattle industry include: demonstrate climate neutrality of U.S. cattle production by 2040, create and enhance opportunities that result in a quantifiable increase in producer profitability and economic sustainability by 2025, enhance trust in cattle producers as responsible stewards of their animals and resources by expanding educational opportunities in animal care and handling programs to further improve animal well-being and continuously improve our industry’s workforce safety and well-being. The U.S. beef sup-

ply chain is well on its way to achieving our climate neutrality goal, having reduced emissions per pound of beef by more than 40 percent since 1961. But, closing the gap will require access to the most accurate and up-todate science, while simultaneously ensuring the management and conservation of our grasslands is economically viable for landowners. In many states across the country, ranchers are the last line of defense against eager developers. With every new parking lot and building, we lose valuable grass, trees and soil that store carbon. Ruminant grazing is not only a necessary income stream for families across rural America, but also increases grassland carbon storage potential. Economic viability of farms and ranches and the preservation of nature and greenspace truly go handin-hand. We can’t achieve climate neutrality if cattle ranching is not an economically viable enterprise. Our economic sustainability goal seeks to ensure all cattle producers can participate in a favorable business climate. Farms and ranches are businesses, and cattle producers cannot afford to see their operations choked out by burdensome regulations and tax policies that harm the generational transfer of these family businesses. If the work of

Congress and this administration harm the financial sustainability of farms and ranches, we lose vital grasslands and any progress made by the industry is moot. Cattle producers’ priority – the foundation of their operations – is the health and well-being of the animals in their care. NCBA’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of animal care is the foundation of our formalized social sustainability goal. The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program’s guidelines, in combination with experience and environment-specific needs, help farmers and ranchers ensure animal welfare through daily husbandry and animal care. As we consider the long-term sustainability of global livestock production, BQA can provide a blueprint for producer education and quality assurance. The shared story of U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers is one of perpetual innovation and improvement. Cattle are key to preserving land, sequestering carbon, mitigating drought and wildfires and providing wildlife habitat. With these issues at top of mind around the globe, U.S. cattle production is a holistic and sustainable solution to the food system. Colin Woodall is the CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. For more information, visit ncba.org.

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NEWS BRIEFS Gordon fights mandates Gov. Mark Gordon is taking action to oppose President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The governor and Attorney General Bridget Hill continue to prepare the state’s legal challenge to the threat of the Biden administration’s proposed vaccine mandates, when they are finalized. It should be noted the Biden administration has yet to issue any specific policies that can be challenged in court. “Four weeks ago, when the President issued his announcement regarding vaccine mandates, I immediately instructed Attorney General Hill to prepare for legal action to oppose this unconstitutional overreach,” Gordon said. “Attorney General Hill has begun that mission and is continuing to strengthen alliances, improve potential arguments and consider appropriate strategies.” Gordon noted a joint letter from 24 attorneys general explained the president’s edict is broad, inexact and utilizes a rarely-used provision in federal law that allows it to be effective immediately. “This coalition of attorneys general is well-prepared to fight the Biden administration in court when the time is right, and I am committed to using every tool available to us to oppose federal rules, regulations and standards whenever they overreach,” he said. “We are prepared to act promptly once these mandates are finally issued.” Gordon added, “Wyoming will not stand idly by to see any erosion of the constitutional rights afforded our citizens and their industries.” As the state prepares for its legal battle with the federal government, Gordon stressed that as a conservative Republican, he continues to stand for smaller government that is close to the people. Gordon reiterated, “Government must resist the temptation to intrude in private sector interests.” “It is neither conservative nor Republican to replace one form of tyranny with another,” he added. “Doing so is antithetical to our American form of government, even if it is for something we like. I will stand firm against unconstrained governmental overreach regardless of where or when it occurs.”

Raffle tickets available Tickets for the brown and gold Steamboatthemed quilt, which was built and donated by Kathy and Russell Bell, are available through University of Wyoming (UW) Extension offices in each county. Proceeds from the raffle benefit 4-H wool judging programs and the UW Animal Science Wool Judging Team. Tickets are $20 each or seven tickets for $100. The winner of the raffle will be drawn Dec. 13-15 at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup in Casper.

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Land rights bill introduced U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), along with her colleagues, Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID), John Barrasso (R-WY), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Mike Braun (R-IN), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rick Scott (R-FL), introduced the Recreational Lands Defense Act. This legislation will ensure individuals can carry a firearm on land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Currently, individuals are able to carry a firearm on land managed by the Department of Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Recreational Lands Defense Act will require the same right for individuals on land managed by the USACE and would affect nearly 12 million acres of federal land. “For decades, Americans’ Second Amendment rights have been checked at the entrance to federal land under USACE management,” Lummis said. “Nearly 50 percent of Wyoming is federal land, and restoring this constitutional right is long overdue. I’m proud to work with Senators Mike Crapo, John Barrasso and other colleagues to end this ridiculous infringement of Americans’ liberties.” “Every day, people across Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms,” Barrasso said. “Our legislation will make sure people in Wyoming and other public land states can exercise these constitutionally protected rights on lands managed by USACE.”

RAAA elects leaders New directors were elected to serve on the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) Board of Directors during the 68th annual National Red Angus Convention held in Boise, Idaho, Sept. 15-17. The board of directors leads and oversees the affairs and business of the association as outlined by the RAAA Bylaws. All positions are volunteer. Steve Koester of Steele, N.D., was tapped to serve as president after seven years of service as a director. George Murdock of Pendleton, Ore., will serve Area One – West as a director. Stephanie Jung of Mina, S.D., was elected as the new Area Five – Northern Plains director. The new director for Area Six – Great Plains is Jason Anderson of Oberlin, Kan. Members in Region B, which encompasses the Northern Plains, Great Plains and Southwest areas, elected Craig Bieber of Leola, S.D., as their new director.

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NEWS BRIEFS Bovine TB detected Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in a Montana beef herd for the first time in decades. The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed TB in a Blaine County herd following detection of the disease in a cow at slaughter. The infected cow was identified by meat inspectors during routine inspection at a Minnesota plant. Identification collected from the infected cow at the time of slaughter linked the animal to a Blaine County beef herd and subsequent herd testing revealed additional TB infected animals. The herd has been placed under quarantine. Finding bovine TB in the Blaine County herd triggers a full epidemiological investigation to evaluate the extent of disease and to mitigate further spread. This effort includes the testing of adjacent herds and herds that have shipped animals into or received animals from the source herd. “We are working closely with the herd owner, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Tribal and wildlife officials on next steps,” said Montana State Veterinarian Marty Zaluski. “The purpose of the investigation is to determine if other herds or wildlife are involved, and if possible, to determine the source of disease introduction.”

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Crop production highlighted According to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service Oct. 1 Agricultural Yield Survey, sugarbeet production in Wyoming is forecast at 897,000 tons, down two percent from the 912,000 tons produced in 2020. Growers expect to harvest 31,700 acres this year, compared with 30,800 acres a year ago. Yields are expected to average 28.3 tons per acre, down 0.3 ton per acre from the Sept. 1 forecast and down from last year’s yield of 29.6 tons per acre. As of Oct. 3, Wyoming’s sugarbeet crop condition was rated three percent very poor, eight percent poor, 27 percent fair and 62 percent good. Harvest of sugarbeets was estimated at 48 percent complete, compared with 26 percent last year and the five-year average of 19 percent. Dry edible bean production for 2021 is forecast at 353,000 hundredweight (cwt), down 33 percent from the 528,000 cwt produced a year earlier. If realized, this would be the lowest dry bean production since 339,000 cwt were produced in 1993. Yields are expected to average 2,350 pounds per acre, down 70 pounds per acre from the Aug. 1 forecast, but up 190 pounds per acre from last year. Growers are estimated to have planted 17,000 acres of dry edible beans, down 12,000 acres from last year, and expect to harvest 15,000 acres this year, down 9,500 acres from the 24,500 acres harvested last year. If realized, this would be the lowest planted and harvested dry bean acreage in Wyoming since 1926. As of Oct. 3, Wyoming’s dry edible bean harvest was estimated to be 84 percent complete, compared with 86 percent last year and the five-year average of 74 percent.

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The American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Wool Press Grant program wrapped up its final year by awarding two $5,000 grants to assist in the domestic production of wool presses. Started in 2019, the program awarded 10 grants overall: eight to shearers or shearing crews, one to a shearer/producer and one to a producer. Applicants from eight different states – Idaho, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming – received grants and the average number of sheep impacted by the use of these new presses each year is estimated at 520,000. With limited participation the wool grant program will not be offered next year. ASI is working on other programs to assist with developing and retaining shearers that it believes will help address the lack of trained shearers in the United States.

Team boasts top competitors The Wyoming All-Stars 4-H livestock judging team finished second in Aksarben Stock Show competition in Grand Island, Neb., in September. Team members are Riley Miller, Kolton Lake and Kymber Stinson, all of Laramie, Garrett Burkett of Casper and Braden West of Sheridan. “The Wyoming All-Stars had a fantastic trip to Grand Island, where they competed against the best of the best in 4-H livestock judging,” said Curtis Doubet, University of Wyoming livestock judging coach. Stinson was ninth high overall, Burkett 10th and Miller 11th high. “These 4-H members earned the trip by being the five members of the Wyoming All-State senior team, competing at contests all summer and earning points based off their finishes in contests,” said Doubet. Their season culminated at the Wyoming State Fair, where they were recognized as the five best youth livestock judgers in the state. “These students traveled with the university’s livestock judging team all week in preparation for the contest and represented the youth in the state of Wyoming to the highest level,” said Doubet.

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BCI continued from page 1 Larson explains, young bulls grow differently than growing heifers or maintaining cows in regards to the type of diet and quality of forage they need to grow appropriately. He also notes producers don’t want to underfeed or overfeed. “Bulls usually come to the sale pretty fleshy and there’s some negatives of this from a BSE standpoint,” shares Larson. In addition, Larson says, “It’s really important the testicles are able to be cooler than the core body temperature. If there is fat deposition in the neck of the scrotum, it doesn’t allow the testicles to be cooler.” Fat deposition can lead to defects in sperm production and decreased fertility. “A lot of producers are used to seeing fat deposition, so they don’t see this as a problem,” Larson adds. “The other thing we see is lesions, particularly in the knees or other joints when young bulls are on an energy-dense diet,” he says. Larson suggests completing a BSE on young bulls to determine their body condition and conduct a semen evaluation. He mentions there is a fine window for ideal growth in young bulls. “I want bulls to grow fast, but not too fast,” he says. “I want them to be in good body condition, but not too good of a body condition.” Achieving this can certainly be a challenge. Larson concludes, “It doesn’t mean bulls are going to fail their BSE and as a producing bull, but it could hamper their fertility.” Growth perspective and changing diet Lancaster discusses how producers can feed bulls to get them to grow efficiently without veering into acidosis: a buildup of acid in the bloodstream. “One of the things we want to think about is using some of our highest quality forages and byproducts

that are high in energy, but low in starch,” Lancaster shares. Larson suggests using feed products such as distillers’ grains, corns, gluten feed and soybean wholes. “They have high energy, are high in digestible fiber and have very little starch, so we don’t run the risk of acidosis in those bulls,” Larson says, noting bulls will be eating a lot and producers will be pushing a lot of energy. “Producers may have to talk to their nutritionist to manage and formulate the right diet to get a rate of gain without over conditioning and running into subclinical acidosis issues.” “The beauty of cattle is they can eat feeds we can’t but the only reason they can is because of bacteria in the rumen,” White adds. “This is not just bacteria, but a lot of different populations that require time to shift.” “Whatever you’re changing in feedstuff, you really need to make that introduction slow and over time,” says Lubbers. “This is to allow bacteria in the rumen to adjust to new feed a little bit at the right time, and in return, will limit the risk of developing acidosis.” Management tips The team finally discusses several tips producers should keep in mind in growing young bulls and in performing soundness exams. The five tips for managing growing bulls include: formulate an appropriate ration and work with a nutritionist if needed, target appropriate body condition, not too fat and not too thin, manage feeding transitions slowly, use high-quality forages to decrease the amount of concentrate feeds needed and incorporate byproducts into the total ration. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Rancher testifies On Oct. 7, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President and South Dakota Rancher Todd Wilkinson testified before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Wilkinson addressed the need to avoid one-size-fitsall policy prescriptions and the importance of considering nuanced policies that properly address transparency, processing capacity, price discovery and oversight in the cattle markets. “As producers struggle to get by, large meatpackers have realized record-breaking windfall profits. These profits have not been shared equitably with cattle producers,” Wilkinson said. “Because the challenges facing our industry are so diverse, it is imperative that policy makers at all levels of government remain focused on viable and tenable solutions with vast industry buy-in.” Wilkinson urged Congress to resist one-size-fits-all policy prescriptions which may have disastrous unintended consequences and instead adopt a multi-pronged approach to bring relief to cattle producers, transparency to the markets and resiliency to the beef supply chain. To view Wilkinson’s testimony, visit agriculture. house.gov.

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OBITUARIES

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By Paul Dykstra

Ruth Elizabeth Braunschweig April 5, 1927 – Oct. 8, 2021

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Ruth Elizabeth Braunschweig, 94, passed away on Oct. 8 in Wheatland. She was born on April 5, 1927 in Cheyenne as the only living child of Hugh and Rissa McDonald. The family’s agricultural operation, which started in 1881, is one of Ruth’s greatest legacies, and her perseverance in the cattle business was the focal point of her life. After graduation from Chugwater High School in 1944, Ruth attended Grand Island Business College before returning to Cheyenne to work for the Civil Service at Ft. Warren. She then continued on to the University of Wyoming in Laramie, where she graduated in 1950 with a bachelor’s of science degree in agriculture. Ruth was married to John Braunschweig from Cheyenne on Oct. 14, 1949. They began their life together on the Whitcomb Ranch, a portion of the McDonald family holdings. At the time, they had 30 cows and a few Arabian horses, and worked for Hugh and Rissa irrigating and haying the Whitcomb meadows. To meet the need of having someone to steward the land purchased at the renowned Diamond Ranch, Ruth’s family moved to the LL Ranch in 1961. From there, the Braunschweig’s managed the cattle, irrigation and haying at the Diamond Ranch. As the sole inheritor of the McDonald landholdings of nearly 75,000 acres, Ruth and John held a public auction to satisfy the IRS tax bur-

den in 1967. The next business decision turned out to be quite the adventure when Ruth and John remodeled the buildings at the Diamond Ranch and evolved it into a guest ranch. Ruth’s hard-working nature and quiet resolve truly shone when the Diamond Guest Ranch became the nation’s first RKOA “Ranch Kampground,” where families could camp and enjoy the experience of ranch activities. Running this summer business from 1968 to 1980 was very different from the ranching lifestyle, but Ruth’s determination to continue the family legacy pushed the boundaries of her comfort zone. Ruth and John saved a few of their own cattle herd to build up again over the years, and in 1980, returned to a full-time ranching operation. Ruth enjoyed riding her fourwheeler through the cows each day, and she was never seen without a set of fencing pliers or wire stretchers. Ruth and John attempted to semi-retire from ranching and wintered in Sun City, Ariz. from 1998 until 2005. They fully retired to Wheatland in 2008, but still held a stake in the cattle herd until 2019. The Braunschweig family was honored with the Platte County Agriculture Business of the Year award in 2020. This Wyoming-designated Centennial Ranch is continued on today through family operations of her daughters and grandchildren. Ruth’s lifelong passion was showing and raising Arabian horses. She was also fascinated by history, which was exemplified when she started a diary record with daily entries in 1951, and amazingly, continued it for the rest of her life. Almost seven decades’ worth of Ruth’s daily journal provides a unique glimpse into the life of her beautiful Wyoming pioneer spirit and reflects the adversity of her life as a

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ranching woman. One of her hobbies was translating her written records to type, and one could frequently find Ruth sitting at her typewriter each morning to start her day. Some of Ruth’s pastimes included tending to gorgeous rose bushes, appreciating the beauty of a sunrise and feeding the neighborhood squirrels. Ruth’s visitors would often find her swinging on the bench under her tree, putting together a puzzle or dropping a quarter in her player piano. She loved to cheer on the Denver Broncos, read Danielle Steele novels and re-watch classic Western movies. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Hugh McDonald and Rissa McCann McDonald, her quadruplet infant siblings and her husband John Braunschweig. Ruth is survived by her three daughters Cindy Schanaman and husband Ron, Lindy Schroeder and husband Rodger and Valorie Heatherly and husband Michael, all of Chugwater; her grandchildren Jeri Currier, Sheri Riccardi, Donald Schanaman, Tricia Sagner, Holly Crowley, Amy Jo Hennig and Eric Heatherly; and her 13 great-grandchildren. The family would like to give a special thank you to Debby Becker, Peggy Bise, Jodi Larsen and Mindy Grider for their friendship and caregiving support, as well as the many friends who have contacted the family with their regards. Ruth will be remembered for her amazing and wonderful life filled with love, laughter, family, adventure and many fond memories with each person’s soul she touched so dearly. A memorial donation to the Platte County Public Library System, 904 9th Street, Wheatland, WY 82201 or any charity of donor choice in honor of Ruth would be appreciated by the family.

Market update The federally inspected cattle harvest was boosted by 20,000 head the week of Oct. 4, compared to the prior week. This was within the trade expectation, albeit a little weak, given that the 637,000 total two weeks before was a function of one packing plant’s brief closure for cooler cleaning. Daily head counts for the steer and heifer harvest topped out at 97,000 head on Oct. 6. The biggest market adjustment on the production side of the business recently has been the string of summarily positive days in Live Cattle futures last week. The October 2021 contract moved $4.68 per hundredweight (cwt), higher from open on Oct. 4 through close on Oct. 8. Oct. 11-12 were a bit softer at the conclusion of the optimism. Futures are still leading the cash market a bit as the short-lived October contract closed on Oct. 12 at $125.02

per cwt, while packer bids early this week were locked in the same range seen a week ago between $122 and $124 per cwt. Looking much further ahead, deferred futures are adding value to calves sold straight off the cow in the current spot market. Turning to the boxed beef trade, cutout values continue to fall rapidly in a fall pattern that’s grossly overdue. Much remains in flux in the 2021 market, with record-high seasonal beef values inflated alongside so many other commodities and hard goods. Mid-October pricing should be moving upward at this time, but last week’s average Choice cutout was $11.52 per cwt cheaper than the week prior. As of Oct. 7, the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand cutout price was slightly more resilient, down $10.22 per cwt. We suspect, that as of that day, the decline would have been in line with the Choice decline. The Select cutout lost the least, down $7.47 per

cwt. This is logical in that when beef buyers begin to push back on price, the demand frenzy for quality sees some slack as well. Even so, the quality price spreads have been historically wide this year. Unsurprisingly, the rib primal has seen the most weakening price in recent reports. The negative $30 per cwt rib slide for the CAB cutout was overdue based on the now longstanding imbalance in ribeyes versus the remainder of the carcass. This fourth quarter begins with unseasonal market signals regarding wholesale prices. Consumers are seeing inflation across so many products, especially staples such as food and gasoline. Anecdotally, grocery stores are wary of sticker shock to the consumer at the same time that labor shortages are commonplace in every sector, driving wages higher as stores try to secure new employees. Much remains in question regarding retail beef demand this season. Paul Dykstra is the assistant director of supply management and analysis at CAB. He can be reached at pdykstra@certifiedangusbeef.com.

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AG continued from page 1 sor at UW with a focus on animal genetics. Throughout her post-secondary education, Hannah realized she had a passion to teach and decided to pursue a career where she could fulfill the land grant mission of teaching, research and Extension. Hannah continues, “My position doesn’t have a formal Extension appointment, but my goal is to keep my research focused on helping the agricultural industry and our great producers of Wyoming.” Animal genetics Hannah’s objective as a professor in animal genetics is to teach and develop a “strong” research program aimed at improving livestock production. “Our research group focuses on understanding the maternal influences on the developing rumen microbiome in an effort to improve health, efficiency and performance of offspring through management of the gestation period of the cow or ewe,” says Hannah. Her research position allows her to make lasting impacts and reminds Hannah of her “why.” “Having a teaching appointment is equally rewarding, as it allows an opportunity for me to interact with the next generation of agriculturalists and help students to discover their career goals and develop skills to achieve those goals,” shares Hannah. Student involvement is

very important to Hannah. “Without graduate students and undergraduate students on our research projects, we would not be able to accomplish what we have thus far,” she says. “I get immense joy from working with both undergraduate and graduate students, both in the classroom and on research projects.” Position in the classroom Hannah’s work focuses on livestock genetics and understanding the role of the rumen microbiome in performance and efficiency. “I get to share my passion for genetics and animal breeding with students while also using basic/molecular research to build on existing knowledge and investigate problems impacting livestock producers,” she explains. “Integrating teaching and research allows me to continue to learn and discover new ideas, which creates a very rewarding and exciting career.” To have a career in which her work is meaningful and gives great purpose, is important to Hannah. “Every day I get to work with students and colleagues who have a common goal – to advocate and support the agriculture industry.” Through Hannah’s research, she has found several exciting discoveries. Hannah explains, “There ae two very exciting things we have discovered or learned this far – characterized reproductive tract microbiome in cattle, which until now, has been very limited in litera-

ture. In humans and mice, this work has been done, but in livestock species it was not well characterized throughout gestation.” Hannah credits two of her first graduate students, Kelly Woodruff and Gwen Hummel, who published work characterizing these microbiomes that will continue to propel their hypotheses into the future. Hannah continues, “These students also helped to characterize the impact that late gestation maternal nutrition has, not only on the reproductive tract microbiome of the cow, but also the developing rumen microbiome in the calves. From this we learned that impacts of maternal gestational nutrition begin to manifest in the rumen microbiome as the animal begins to develop a functional rumen.” The research Hannah and her students have completed serves as the foundation in developing gestational management strategies to “program” the rumen microbiome and further enhance the performance of offspring, Hannah explains. Outside of the office When Hannah is not busy working, she enjoys spending time with her family and livestock. “My husband Ben and I have a beautiful 15-monthold daughter named Mary, who has been our biggest blessing,” says Hannah. The family does many ranching activities together – working cattle and sheep, collecting samples and all things work-related. The Hollinger’s run a few cows and sheep and enjoy working with their per-

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GUARDIAN X X-CITEMENT X INDEPENDENCE 92PROS, 38HB, 54GM, 16CE, -2.9BW, 68WW, 111YW, 26MILK, 12HP, 9CEM, 11ST, 0.66MB, 0.23RE, $12,500PRO, $16RAN

Ryan Ludvigson (515)450-3124 rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

LOT #6 • 0373H • #4276219 • 3/5/20

RANCHER X INDEPENDENCE X EXT 7455 142PRO, 74HB, 68GM, 12CE, -2.4BW, 74WW, 120YW, 28MILK, 18HP, 7CEM, 15ST, 1.05MB, -0.03RE, $12,992PRO, $53RAN

LOT #5 • 0375H • #4276223 • 3/5/20

CONVERSION X BOURNE X GALAXY 94PRO, 44HB, 50GM, 15CE, -2.4BW, 76WW, 121YW, 30MILK, 19HP, 6CEM, 11ST, 0.53MB, 0.28RE, $17,309PRO, $53RAN

LOT #33 • 0366H • #4276205 • 3/3/20

COMMANDER X GOLDMINE X RIGHT DIRECTION 122PROS, 69HB, 52GM, 11CE, -0.9BW, 77WW, 124YW, 23MILK, 9HP, 6CEM, 18ST, 0.58MB, 0.17RE, $9,176PRO, $52RAN

Park Ludvigson (712)229-3431 parkludvigson@hotmail.com

Kellen Ludvigson (515)314-2883 kellen@orionbeefgroup.com

LOT #2 • 0113H • #4275709 • 1/22/20

COMMANDER X IMPECCABLE X EPIC 116PROS, 50HB, 66GM, 13CE, -2.6BW, 83WW, 135YW, 31MILK, 11HP, 8CEM, 12ST, 0.63MB, 0.12RE, $15,336PRO, $41RAN

LOT #13 • 0405H • #4276283 • 3/22/20

GENUINE X REDEMTION X ENTERPRISE 110PROS, 51HB, 59GM, 15CE, -3.3BW, 67WW, 122YW, 31MILK, 17HP, 9CEM, 12ST, 0.74MB, 0.00RE, $17,538PRO, $51RAN

LOT #11 • 0388H • #4276249 • 3/10/20

KINGMAKER X BOURNE X VICTORY 123PROS, 51HB, 72GM, 14CE, -1.8BW, 76WW, 128YW, 28MILK, 14HP, 7CEM, 12ST, 0.76MB, 0.11RE, $15468PRO, $51RAN

LOT #52 • 0362H • #4276197 • 3/3/20

MERLIN X COMMANDER X SAGA 106PROS, 55HB, 51GM, 14CE, -5.7BW, 67WW, 108YW, 30MILK, 8HP, 6CEM, 15ST, 0.59MB, 0.04RE, $16,189PRO, $63RAN

Brian Brigham (970)481-5192 brian@orionbeefgroup.com

Hay production reported Based on Oct. 1 conditions, alfalfa hay production in Wyoming is forecast to total 1.13 million tons this year, down 41 percent from the 1.89 million tons produced in 2020, according to the Oct. 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. If realized, this would be the lowest alfalfa hay production since 968,000 tons in 1985. Wyoming farmers and ranchers expect to harvest 450,000 acres of alfalfa hay this year, down 160,000 acres from 2020 and the lowest since 2013. Alfalfa hay yield is expected to average 2.50 tons per acre, compared with last year’s yield of 3.10 tons per acre and the August forecast of 2.80 tons per acre. Producers expect to harvest 490,000 acres of other hay in 2021, up 20,000 acres from last year. Other hay production is forecast at 686,000 tons, down 14 percent from a year ago. If realized, this would be the lowest other hay production since 648,000 tons in 2013. Other hay yield is expected to average 1.40 tons per acre, compared with last year’s yield of 1.70 tons per acre and the August forecast of 1.50 tons per acre. If realized, this would be the lowest other hay yield since 1.20 tons per acre in 2013.

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SALE REPORTS 2021 Sugar Bars Legacy Sale Reported by: LeRoy Wetz Sept. 19, 2021 Sheridan County Fairgrounds, Sheridan Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar 17 Weanling Fillies Avg. $2,632 24 Weanling Stallions Avg. $2,342 20 Saddle Horses Avg. $10,315 Eight Yearlings Avg. $3,188 Four Broodmares Avg. $2,312 Top Sellers Saddle Horses Lot 63 – DDD Tucks Trigger – 2017 red dun gelding sired by JA Tuckerwood Frost X Dakota Drift. Consigned by Travis Krein, Broken Arrow Livestock of Harrison, Neb. Purchased by John Riewle of Douglas for $16,750 Lot 85 – Driftin Rosewood – 2012 bay gelding sired by Sans Driftalong Leo X Tivios Jess King. Consigned by Tye and Riley Curuchet of Kaycee. Purchased by Thomas Dixon of Lance Creek for

$16,000 Saddle Mare Lot 79 – VLW Conquest Fire – 2018 blue roan mare sired by Keepin The Fire Hot Xx Dash Outa Debt. Consigned by Justin and Kris Bloomgren of Buffalo. Puchased by Liz Alford of Whitewater, Wis. for $11,500 Weanling Fillies Lot 34/Wildcard – HR NU Shine Fanzee – 2021 palomino filly sired by Hes Busy Shinin X Cook N Oak. Consigned by the Haight Ranch of Hanley, Sask., Canada. Purchased

Lot 79 – VLW Conquest Fire. Courtesy photo

Sugar Bars Legacy Sale would like to say thank you again to all our 2021 buyers and consigners for another great sale. Please come join us again next year on Sunday, September 18, 2022!!

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by Lance and Becky Bateman of Etna for $6,250 Lot 3 – Boons Super Star – 2021 palomino filly sired by JS Pure Seduction X Sierras Superstar. Consigned by Art and Rita McDonald, Bar M Quarter Horses of Lame Deer, Mont. Purchased by Ron Volk and Karla McDonald of Lame Deer, Mont. for $5,000 Weanling Stud Colt Lot 26 – Royal Champ DRR – 2021 bay roan stallion sired by Heza Blu

Boon Champ X Cats Blue Star Bucks. Consigned by Jim and Mindie Fredricks, Deer Run Ranch of Absarokee, Mont. Purchased by Tom and Trina Curtin of Buffalo for $3,700 Yearling Lot 50 – My Two Cents – 2020 sorrel gelding sired by Pure Jettin X San Catalina Sugar. Consigned by Sandra Devine, 3 D Quarter Horses of Wibaux, Mont. Purchased by Gail Beebe of Custer, S.D. for $4,500

Lot 26 – Royal Champ DRR. Courtesy photo

Lot 34 – HR NU Shine Fanzee. Courtesy photo

Lot 63 – DDD Tucks Trigger. Courtesy photo

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Fourth-generation rancher, farmer receives Distinguished Alumni Award from UW A fourth-generation rancher and farmer from Harrisburg, Neb., is receiving a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wyoming (UW) during Homecoming Week Oct. 16-23. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources alumnus Gary Darnall and other award recipients will be recognized during campus activities Oct. 22; the parade Oct. 23; and an announcement at the Homecoming football game against New Mexico. The college is also

hosting a reception for Darnall. The UW Alumni Association (UWAA) and the UW Office of the President present the awards. Darnall received the College of Agriculture and Natural Resource’s Outstanding Alumni Award in 2011. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1960 and a master’s degree in 1962, both in agricultural economics. Darnall said in a 2011 interview he had always intended to return to the livestock and farming operation

that grew from his greatgrandfather’s homestead nestled against the Wildcat Hills near Harrisburg. Darnall had attended UW on a track scholarship. His return to full time at the farm/ranch had to wait until farm economics changed in the early 1960s. The family was not sure if the operation would support Darnall, his wife Emilie, two children Lisa and Lane, and his parents Harvey and Mattie. After teaching classes at Western Nebraska College in Scottsbluff, Neb.,

Soil carbon monitoring launched The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $10 million in a new initiative to sample, measure and monitor soil carbon on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres to better quantify the climate outcomes of the program. CRP is an important tool in the fight to reduce the worst impacts of climate change facing our farmers, ranchers and foresters. This initiative will begin implementation in fall of 2021. The Oct. 12 announcement is part of a broader, long-term soil carbon monitoring effort across agricultural lands which supports USDA’s commitment to deliver climate solutions to agricultural producers and rural America through voluntary, incentivebased solutions. “These CRP Climate Change Mitigation Assessment Initiative projects will survey, sample and measure the climate benefits of land enrolled in CRP conservation practice types over time,” said Zach Ducheneaux,

administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “This data will help USDA better target CRP practices to achieve continued climate wins across environmentally sensitive lands while strengthening our modeling and conservation planning resources for all producers.”   These models include the Daily Century Model, or DayCent, which simulates the movement of carbon and nitrogen through agricultural systems and informs the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Data will also be used to strengthen the COMET-Farm and COMET-Planner tools, which enable producers to evaluate potential carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emission reductions based on specific management scenarios. USDA partners will conduct soil carbon sampling on three categories of CRP practice types: perennial grass, trees and wetlands. For more information, visit usda.gov.

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and as a vocational agricultural teacher – all the while working at the farm/ranch – the economics changed and Darnall was able to join his father. Darnall said he could not accomplish what he has done without advice and expertise from many others. He used his UW degrees to take his family’s ranch and Darnall Feedlot to the next level of innovation. The ranch became one of the first feeders to adopt integrated pest management and no-till farming. It has grown to several thousand acres of grassland, dryland and irrigated cropland; a commercial Angus cowherd; a year-

ling grazing operation; and a 22,500-head commercial American Angus Association-certified feedlot. Darnall helped start the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Feedlot, located near Scottsbluff, Neb. He has served on the external advisory board for the UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as well as other boards and commissions. He also gives workshops and hires college interns. Additionally, he is a staunch supporter of UW athletics, including the Steer-A-Year program. He and his ranch have earned many state and national honors.

TRADE continued from page 1 amount. Vilsack expects the U.S. to encourage the Chinese government to fulfill the trade agreement over the next year. Tai spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on Oct. 4. During the event, she outlined the Biden administration’s review of the trade relationship, working with allies to confront China and new tools to combat China’s actions. During a recent Around Farm Progress podcast, Farm Progress Policy Editor Jacqui Fatka further explained the decisions and implications surrounding the future of the trade agreement. End-of-year expectations “This trade agreement went into effect in early 2020, and we all know what happened in 2020 – a pretty big shutdown of the world,” Fatka said. “So, Phase One was basically a two-year promise of $80 billion of ag purchases, and we are only $5 billion short, and that feels pretty good.” Fatka shared, when this trade agreement was made, many people were skeptical because crop purchases were much greater than historical lev-

els. However, when it comes to rebuilding swine herds, China is looking to source greater energy and protein feeds. Previously, China was mostly a soybean importer until this year. “China is going to be around for a while in terms of buying corn, whether or not we have the agreement,” she said. “But, it is nice to have that push and be able to incentivize more ag purchases.” While unsure of what to expect in the coming months as 2021 comes to a close, Fatka shared the U.S. may see some increased purchases. In addition, Vilasck has made comments on the unmet sanitary and phytosanitary regulatory issues China agreed to in the Phase One deal. “Of the 57 regulations promised in Phase One, seven remain and one of the largest is biotechnology approvals, which ensure biotechnology trades have the same access and ability to import into China,” Fatka explained. Next steps Currently, there are no further purchase agreements extending after Jan. 1, 2022. Although the name Phase One insinuates additional

Red Angus Bred Cows

In addition to Gary Darnall, Emilie, Lane and Lisa, and three of their grandchildren are UW graduates. This article is courtesy of the University of Wyoming. For more information, visit uwagnews.com.

Gary Darnall UW photo

phases of trade agreements, the Biden administration has not made any announcements to continue the line of this trade relationship. “Nobody can predict what will happen,” Fatka said. “What we heard from Tai last week is the Biden administration doesn’t see this as a Phase Two, but this trade is also not in negotiation, rather, discussion looking to hold China accountable for what they promised.” She continued, “If there are things that are not completed in Phase One, whether that is ag market purchases or other categories, how the administration pushes will be important to watch. I think everyone thought maybe we can hold them to the fire and get them to change, but the bottom line is China doesn’t play by the same rules.” To combat this trade agreement falling through, the Biden administration is looking towards an allied approach with countries who have similar concerns with how China is operating in terms of trade. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

REES BROTHERS PRODUCTION SALE POSTPONED New Date - FEB 18, 2022

Due to the extreme drought in the region Rees Brothers Herefords has decided to postpone our Annual Production Sale until February 18, 2022. We will be offering 100 lots of yearling and 2 year old bulls. Angus, Hereford, Black Hereford and F1 baldies. We are offering 50 head bred yearling females and 30 head of bred mature cows available private treaty here at the ranch until December 1, 2021. ®

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WGFD continued from page 1 received recognition for 2021 include: the Lankister family, Duncan Ranch, Casper Region; John and Judy Rueb, Double JR Ranch, Sheridan Region; Belle Butte Grazing Partnership, Green River Region; James and Pam Buline, Buline Ranch, Lander Region; the Hauge, Laughlin and Resor families with Ranch Manager Kurt Klukas, Snake River Ranch, Jackson/Pinedale Region; Peter and Teresa Taylor, Cozy Canyon Ranch, Laramie Region; and the Duncan family with Ranch Managers Curt and Karen Bales, TE Ranch, Cody Region. Laramie Region Peter and Teresa Taylor were honored as the 2021 WGFD Landowner of the Year Award winners for the Laramie Region. The Cozy Canyon Ranch located near Saratoga, is being recognized for their support of wildlife habitat in the area. Casper Region The Lankister family has managed the Duncan Ranch, eight miles southeast of Glenrock, since 2008. WGFD shared, the family has been ideal land managers to partner with. A prime location in Box-

elder Canyon, the Duncan Ranch is home to elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, sage grouse, blue grouse, wild turkey and numerous non-game species. “The Duncan Ranch provides the public with quality hunting for deer, elk, pronghorn and wild turkey, while also ensuring crucial winter range areas on the ranch to provide habitat to sustain these species,” WGFD shared. In 2018, the Lankisters were very accommodating landowners, according to WGFD, when work began to improve aspen stands, true mountain mahogany, meadows and riparian areas. In addition, Keith and Wendy’s grazing management plan ensures healthy levels of residual cover. “Keith and Wendy are passionate about wildlife, and they graciously welcome hunters and anglers access to the ranch,” said WGFD. Sheridan Region John and Judy Rueb, the 2021 Sheridan Region WGFD Landowner of the Year Award winners, ranch along the banks of Prairie Dog Creek east of Sheridan and near the head of Crazy Woman Creek

in Johnson County. “Under the Rueb’s stewardship, wildlife and their habitat flourish,” shared WGFD. “John and Judy operate a conservative grazing system on the ranch that is a huge benefit for wildlife. The Rueb’s are always looking into ways to improve their property.” John and Judy have worked closely with Wyoming State Forestry to develop a plan to improve forest health and the WGFD to improve riparian habitat conditions to benefit beavers in the area. “The Rueb’s have committed themselves to conservation and stewardship to ensure future generations can also have this experience,” WGFD said. Green River Region In managing over 250,000 acres of private and public land, the WGFD recognized multiple landowners and families associated with the Belle Butte Grazing Partnership as the 2021 winner of the WGFD Landowner of the Year Award for the Green River Region. Belle Butte Grazing Partnership is home to over 200,000 acres enrolled in AccessYes, and is known as the Bear River Divide Hunter Management Area (HMA) – the largest and most-utilized HMA in the state. WGFD shares, in any given year, the

ASI vice president testifies American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Vice President Brad Boner of Glenrock represented the nation’s sheep producers when he testified in person before the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee at the committee’s hearing to review the state of the livestock industry. Boner’s written testimony called for ensuring there is no lapse in Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting (LMR), but also asked for changes in LMR that would benefit the lamb industry. “In 2011, there were 13 reports under mandatory price reporting for lamb,” Boner said in his written comments. “Today, there are only five reports available, all of which are national reports released on a weekly basis.” He continued, “Of these five reports, the amount of information provided in the slaughter lamb report has been diminished over the years with the data on formula traded lambs not being reported in over a year. These lapses in price reporting led the industry last month to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s withdrawal of Livestock Risk Protection – Lamb, since the sporadic avail-

ability of the product unpinned by the lack of reported prices rendered the program of limited use.” “ASI has proposed a number of potential changes to LMR we believe would enhance the program’s effectiveness for lamb producers, while protecting the interests of everyone in the supply chain,” Boner wrote. “The first recommendation is to change or replace the 3/70/20 Confidentiality Guideline.” With the recent announcement from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the United States had agreed to open the trade of lamb from the United Kingdom, trade was also a necessary topic of discussion. “The domestic industry’s ability to withstand additional import pressure at this challenging time, and the United Kingdom’s tremendous potential for significant lamb exports in the wake of their departure from the European Union are a looming concern for United States lamb producers,” Boner wrote. “A cautious and deliberative approach is necessary to ensure that while trade may be free, it is fair.” To view Boner’s full written testimony, visit sheepusa.org/brad-boner-testimony.

property hosts upwards of 1,500 hunters. “Cattle on Belle Butte are sustainably grazed on private lands and public lands in partnership with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) allotments,” said WGFD. In addition to ensuring water for livestock, the Belle Butte Grazing Partnership actively works to manage and improve water sources to prevent stream bank erosion and ensure safe water access for wildlife, which is especially important as Wyoming’s premier deer herd migrates through the area. Cody Region The winners of the 2021 WGFD Landowner of the Year for the Cody Region is the Duncan family, along with Curt and Karen Bales who manage the ranch. The TE Ranch, with history dating back to Buffalo Bill Cody, is headquartered near Cody. Lander Region “The Bulines take pride in their livestock husbandry and land management practices that benefit wildlife on both their home ranch property and leased public land,” shared WGFD on the 2021 Lander Region winners of the WGFD Landowner of the Year Award. “By taking care of the land, it has naturally developed into areas where both livestock and wildlife coexist.” The Bulines understand how critical effective wildlife management is and sup-

port public access throughout their private lands. According to WGFD, the family allows access to hunting for whitetailed deer, mule deer, elk, geese and pronghorn. In addition, the Bulines donate the money from landowner coupons to the Animal Damage Management Board. The ranch borders the Wind River Indian Reservation, where wildlife species have hundreds of thousands of acres to utilize, but many still spend time on the Buline Ranch. Due to the large populations of wildlife in the area, the Bulines experience livestock loss from grizzly bear and wolf populations, fence and waterline damage from elk and hay loss from grazing ungulates. Though, the Bulines continue to work with WGFD to promote to resolve wildlife conflict and enhance relationships. “The Buline Ranch is a great example of a hard-working operation dedicated to preserving wildlife and wild places,” WGFD shared. “This ranch defines what a wholesome Wyoming cattle ranch is all about.” Jackson/Pinedale Region Located on the west side of the Snake River, the Snake River Ranch has been recognized as an outstanding partner of the WGFD for almost a century. The Snake River Ranch raises natural yearling cattle on the valleys of the Snake River. The majority of the Snake

River Ranch is comprised of pasturelands, which provide a resource of food and cover for many species of wildlife. Strict rotational grazing efforts allow for wildlife to graze pastures following cattle. “Monitoring the status of Snake River Cutthroat Trout on private land is often difficult, but the Snake River Ranch has always been gracious in providing access to important spawning creeks, enabling the fish population in Fish Creek to be monitored every few years,” WGFD states. “The Snake River Ranch has worked closely with WGFD, National Park Service and Trout Unlimited to better understand fish loss in irrigation ditches.” In addition, WGFD noted the Snake River Ranch has been instrumental in assisting in the management of private land elk herds. “Snake River Ranch has been a great partner throughout the years, and very understanding of the challenges WGFD faces in managing elk populations in the area as the Jackson area population grows.” For more information on the landowners and past winners of the WGFD Landowner of the Year Award, visit the WGFD Landowner of the Year webpage. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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For event agenda and registration, visit extension.sdstate.edu/event/range-beef-cow-symposium-2021

Early registration ends November 1st Location: The Monument, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N., Rapid City, SD Accommodations: Blocks of rooms have been reserved at The Rushmore Hotel and Suites and Howard Johnson for Nov. 15, 16 and 17. Ask for the Range Beef Cow Symposium rate when booking. Lodging reservation must be made by Oct. 15 to guarantee availability and symposium rates. All rates are per night and tax will be added to all rooms.

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CALENDAR

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

EVENTS Sept. 18-Oct. 31 Green Acres Corn Maze, every Saturday and Sunday, Casper. For more information, visit greenacrescornmaze.net or call the Maze hotline at 307-797-8796. Oct. 15-31 The Northern International Livestock Exposition, Billings, Mont. For more information, visit thenile.org. Oct. 20-22 Wyoming Water Association Annual Meeting, Lander Community Center, Lander. For more information and to register, visit wyomingwater.org. Oct. 21-22 Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee Meeting, Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne. For more information, visit wyoleg.gov. Oct. 25-26 Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee Meeting, Wyoming Oil and Cas Conservation Commission, Casper. For more information, visit wyoleg.gov. Nov. 1-4 Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Annual Meeting, Little America Hotel, Cheyenne. For more information and to register, visit wyoweed.org. Nov. 2 Bighorn Sheep-Domestic Sheep Interaction Working Group Meeting, at The Inn, Lander. 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Nov. 11-12 Wyoming Women in Ag Symposium, Casper. For more information, visit wywomeninag.org. Nov. 11-13 Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation 102nd Annual Meeting, Cody. For more information, visit wyfb.org. Nov. 11-14 World Championship Ranch Rodeo, Amarillo, Texas. For more information, visit wrca.org.

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Paxton, Larry - Riverton 14 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 384# .....$17500 Myers, Daniel - Powell 15 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 461# .....$16300 1 Mxd Goat ........................ $230/Hd. 7 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 474#....$16250 4 Mxd Goats ...................... $120/Hd. 45 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 492# .....$15700 Visocky, Amber - Powell 9 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 482#..$15400 2 XBred Goat .................... $220/Hd. 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 553# .......$15000 1 XBred Goat .................... $220/Hd. Koehn, Paul - Otto LAMBS 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 249# .......$17100 Martinez, Fisher - Worland 45 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 440# .....$16275 5 Mxd Lambs, avg. 72# .........$23600 19 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 334# .....$16250 Skovgard, Joan - Basin 00 Symons Ranch Ltd. Part. - Sheridan 18 WF Lambs, avg. 80# ........$235 5 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 371# .....$16800 Goton, Michael - Shell 00 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 388# .......$16500 20 WF Lambs, avg. 93# ........$225 33 SimX Hfr Clvs, avg. 475# ...$16125 RAMS 21 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 465# ...$15450 Kelso, James - Emblem 7 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 540# .....$14600 4 WF Rams ....................... $250/Hd. Turnell Cattle Co. - Meeteetse BULLS 32 XBred Hfr Clvs, avg. 355# ..$16750 Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse 1 Blk Bull, 1840# ......................$8250 Rush, Curtis - Thermopolis 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 402# .......$16725 1 Blk Bull, 1995# ......................$7950 4 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 415# .....$16000 1 Blk Bull, 1900# ......................$7800 32 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 481# .....$15825 Otter Creek Grazing Assoc. - Ten Sleep 50 Starbuck Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1880# ......................$79 00 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 346# .......$16700 1 Blk Bull, 1685# ......................$67 Lewton, Lonnie - Ten Sleep Greet Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep 00 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 345# .......$16500 1 Blk Bull, 1965# ......................$71 Crouse, Douglas - Basin COWS 15 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 396# .....$16400 Doyle McKim & Sons Inc. - Manderson 56 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 486# .....$16000 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1112# ...........$8400 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1505#...........$7250 Brubaker Sheep Co. - Ten Sleep 00 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 416# .....$16400 1 Blk Cow, 1470# .....................$70 22 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 518# .....$14950 1 Blk Cow, 1400# .....................$7000 9 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 606#....$13500 1 BBF Cow, 1465#...................$6750 00 Swing or Sami McRae - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1340# .....................$65 00 2 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 435#....$16400 1 Blk Cow, 1250# .....................$51 9 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 542#....$15200 LU Ranch - Worland 00 Shepherd, James - Cody 1 Blk Cow, 1195# .....................$79 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg 411# ........$16300 7 Blk Cows, avg. 1186# ...........$7350 20 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 497# ...$15550 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1488#...........$7050 50 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 485# .....$15500 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1376#...........$67 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1213#...........$6650 Herren, Harry - Greybull 50 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 462# .......$15800 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1238#...........$65 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 549# .......$14500 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1233#...........$6450 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1288#...........$6250 Schwarz, Ben - Ten Sleep 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 394# .......$15800 Riley, Michael - Burlington 1 Red Cow, 1340# ...................$7450 Trosper, Truman - Fort Washakie 00 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 508# .......$15500 2 Red Cows, avg. 1388# .........$72 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 515# .......$14250 Hogg, Ronee - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1475# .....................$7200 Trosper, Bryan - Fort Washakie 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 495# .......$15500 Turnell Cattle Co. - Meeteetse 2 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 578#....$13600 1 Blk Cow, 1570# .....................$7150 1 Blk Cow, 1335# .....................$6650 Gitlitz, Karla - Meeteetse 50 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 565# .......$14700 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1151# ...........$55 Hoggs Black Diamond Cattle - Meeteetse Gilbreath, Donald - Meeteetse 00 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 508# .......$14600 1 Blk Cow, 1545# .....................$71 3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 602#....$13300 1 Blk Cow, 1420# .....................$5900 1 Blk Cow, 1225# .....................$5350 Pfeifer, Austin - Powell 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 505# .......$14400 Symons Ranch Ltd. Part - Sheridan 1 Red Cow, 1470# ...................$7100 Darby, Chanda - Basin 2 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 495#....$14000 1 Red Cow, 1465# ...................$6500 1 Red Cow, 1455# ...................$4800 Rubis, Gayle - Manderson 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 560# .......$13200 Gilbreath, Donald - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1600# .....................$7000 Aagard, Mike - Burlington 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 555# .......$13000 Greet Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep STEERS 1 Blk Cow, 1340# .....................$6900 00 Matt Fischer - Lander 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1415#...........$68 21 Rd/Blk Strs, avg. 754#......$14700 Paumer, Joe - Hyattville 17 Blk Strs, avg. 866#............$14500 1 Blk Cow, 1240# .....................$6000 50 Rio Bravo Cattle Co. - Colo. Springs 1 Red Cow, 1300# ...................$55 3 Rd/Blk Strs, avg. 630# ........$14000 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1235#...........$5000 Paxton, Larry - Riverton Paumer, Dave - Hyattville 50 1 Blk Str, 840# ........................$13400 1 BBF Cow, 1315#...................$58 STEER CALVES 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1108# ...........$4650 Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse Ward, Paul - Thermopolis 00 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 341# .......$20550 1 Blk Cow, 1195# .....................$55

34 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 453# .....$19300 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 583# .......$15500 Symons Ranch Ltd. Part. - Sheridan 14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 369# .....$20350 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 329# .......$20000 33 Red Str Clvs, avg. 493# ...$17950 19 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 478# .....$17825 10 SimX Str Clvs, avg. 567# .$16450 4 Red Str Clvs, avg. 554#......$15700 Koehn, Paul - Otto 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 313# .....$20350 19 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 400# .....$19925 33 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 468# .....$18500 Starbuck Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 356# .......$20350 30 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 463# .....$18450 Crouse, Douglas - Basin 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 372# .....$20250 35 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 465# .....$19100 16 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 526# .....$17825 Hoyt, Mark - Basin 29 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 418# .....$19925 72 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 497# .....$18475 27 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 576# .....$16500 Paxton, Larry - Riverton 19 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 421# .....$19600 28 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 489# .....$18600 99 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 560# .....$17275 4 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 583#..$15500 Trosper, Bryan - Fort Washakie 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 425# .......$19150 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 545# .......$16800 Rush, Curtis - Thermopolis 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 418# .....$18950 40 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 490# .....$17750 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 551# .......$16100 Lewton, Lonnie - Ten Sleep 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 319# .......$18750 Swing or Sami McRae - Worland 4 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 438# ....$18750 Hoggs Black Diamond Cattle Meeteetse 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 466# .......$18650 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 533# .......$16200 Swing, Bryce - Worland 2 Red Str Clvs, avg. 458#......$18450 Trosper, Truman - Fort Washakie 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 475# .....$18000 Herren, Harry - Greybull 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 478# .......$18000 Pfeifer, Austin - Powell 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 485# .......$16700 Roman, Ruben - Riverton 13 Red Str Clvs, avg. 588# ...$15100 Brubaker Sheep Co. LLC - Ten Sleep 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 580# .......$15100 Gilbreath, Donald - Meeteetse 6 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 658# ....$14700 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 608# .......$14200 Gitlitz, Karla - Meeteetse 1 CharX Str Clf, 610#.............$14500 Rubis, Gayle - Manderson 3 RWF/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 628# .. $14350

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Consignments – Oct. 18, 2021 • Bawl of the Fall Monday Feeder Special Open Lock Ranch – 200 mxd blk, 500-550#, spring and fall shots • Cheyenne Creek Ranch – 150 mxd blk, 500-550#, complete vacc at branding, knife cut • Leroy Shumway – 100 mxd blk, 525#, 2 rounds of shots • Bjornestad Land & Cattle – 90 mxd blk, 500-525#, 2 rounds of shots, poured, weaned 45 days • Lyle Alexander – 75 mxd calves • Delbert Daniels – 50 mxd blk, 500#, complete vacc at branding • Mark Dooley – 30 mxd blk, 450-550#, 2 rounds of shots • Blackhat LLC – 30 red heiferws, 400-450#, complete vacc at branding. Oct. 21, 2021 • All Class Cattle • Start time TBA Humphreys Livestock Complete Disperal – 28 blk bred cows, mix age, March-April calvers. Nov. 8, 2021 • Bawl of the Fall Monday Feeder Special Dean Schlattman – 50 mxd blk, 500-600#, complete vacc at branding • Jill & Ransom Logan – 40 mxd blk, 500-600#, complete vacc at branding.

Great Northern Livestock Exposition, Archer Complex, Cheyenne. For more information, visit greatnorthernlivestockexpo.com. Nov. 16-17 Range Beef Cow Symposium, Rapid City. For more information, visit beef.unl.edu/range-beef-cow-symposium. Nov. 19-20 Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Convention, DoubleTree Hotel, Greeley. For more information, rmfu.org/what-we-do/upcoming-events/ attend. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting, Cody. For more information, visit conservewy.com. Dec. 2- 3 Wyoming Section Society of Range Management Meeting, online. For more information, visit wyomingrangelands.org. Dec. 2-11 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Las Vegas, Nev. For room and ticket packages, visit boydgaming.com or nfrexperience.com. Dec. 6-9 National Grazing Lands Coalition Eighth Annual National Grazing Lands Conference, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Embassy Suites Kingston Resorts. For more information, visit nrcs.usda.gov. Dec. 13-15 Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Round Up, Convention and Trade Show, Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Casper. For more information and to register, visit wysga.org/programs/conventiontrade-show or call 307-638-3942.

SALES Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 23 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Nov. 1 Nov. 11 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 20 Nov. 23

Neiman Cattle Company Mature Cow Dispersal, Belle Fourche Livestock Market, Belle Fourche, S.D., 307-259-6810, The NILE Club Calf Show & Sale, Metra Park, Billings, Mont., 406-2562495, thenile.org The NILE Gold Buckle Select Horse Sale, Metra Park, Billings, Mont., 406-256-2495, thenile.org Lofink Farms Hay Auction, Thermopolis, 307-921-1864, 307-921-1825 J & L Livestock Montana Angus Female Bonanza XVIII, PAYS, Billings, Mont., 406-861-5664, 406-200-1880 Micheli Ranch Bull Sale, at the ranch, Ft. Bridger, 307-780-8232, 307747-7786, 307-747-3897, micheliranch.com Valley Video Hay Markets Hay Time Auction, 308-235-5386, valleyvideohay.com Pharo Cattle Company Sale, Burlington, Colo., 800-311-0995, pharocattle.com Bieber Fever Fall Production Sale, at the ranch, Leola, S.D., 605-4393628, bieberredangus.com HD Dunn & Son Angus Ranch 23rd Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Tetonia, ID, 208-221-3866, 402-382-5810, hddunn.com Leachman Cattle of Colorado Fall Harvest Sale, Leachman Bull Barn, Fort Collins, Colo., 970-568-3983, leachman.com Ludvigson Stock Farms 2021 Fall Herdbuilder Bull Sale, Weschenfelder Development Center, Shepherd, Mont., 515-450-3124, ludvigsonstockfarms.com Reminisce Angus Ranch Influence Bred Heifer Sale, at the ranch, Dillon, Mont., 406-925-1416, 406-683-6363, remangus.com K2 Red Angus Fall Commercial Female Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com Largent and Sons “Prime World” Sale, at the ranch, Kaycee, 307-7382443, 307-267-3229, largentandsons.com Redland Angus Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-250-1548, redlandangus.com Amdahl Angus and Hereford Annual Fall Bull and Female Sale, at the ranch, Rapid City, S.D., 605-929-3717, 605-999-6487, amdahlangus.com Paint Rock Angus Annual Fall Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307-4692206, 307-469-2252, paintrockangus.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Important Cattle Sale An article in the May 3, 1894 issue of the Saratoga Sun reads: Last week, when Michael Quealey was here, he bargained with L. G. Davis for his hayfed cattle, paying him $3.25 at the ranch. Tuesday morning, the cattle were weighed and delivered to Mr. Quealey’s

man, and were taken away today. They are for the Hanna market and are the finest bunch of steers ever sent out of this valley. Of the 44 head, five were cows and the entire bunch averaged 1,175 pounds, netting $38.20 each. There were 15 steers coming two years old, 23 steers coming

Ranch owners of the Jenkins Ranch on French Creek in south eastern Carbon County, east of Encampment, prepare to round up Hereford cattle grazing on the Medicine Bow National Forest allotment in the early 1900s. Photo by Pearl Jenkins Woods in the Dick Perue/Bob Martin collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue

three years old and one steer coming four years old. One steer, two years old to the day, weighed 1,220; the four-year-old steer weighed 1,800; and one cow pulled the scales down to 1,677. Counting shrinkage, etc. – at 80 cents a hundred – if the cattle had been shipped to Omaha, Neb., the price received at the ranch was equal to $4.05. The fact of this being a prime bunch of cattle caused them to bring that price in the present low state of the market. This was, without a doubt, the finest bunch of beef cattle ever driven out of this valley, and they excited much favorable comment. Another item in the same newspaper reported: T. J. Hunter, of North Park, purchased, yesterday, of Dr. H. M Bennett, 190 head of stock cattle, of which 75 were spayed heifers and the rest steers. The price paid was $25 per head. The cattle are to be delivered in eight or 10 days.

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Ranch Dirt By Michaela Mann

The Healthier Choice I like my meat to be made in a pasture, not a petri dish and I don’t like being shamed for it. I don’t care if anyone is vegetarian, vegan or carnivore. We are fortunate to live in a country with a healthy and safe food supply with countless choices of food to choose from. One can get their protein from several sources and that is something we are lucky to be able to do in the United States – have safe, healthy options for whatever type of meat, dairy or produce one may choose. What I do care about is that consumers understand how their food is produced. What is truly going into “sustainable” choices? How many ingredients are used

and what kinds of processing occurs to try to mimic a product that is already perfect? Where are all of these ingredients sourced from? How nutrient dense is this product? We know the more food is processed, the less healthy it is. Why aren’t we addressing these concerns when it comes to meat alternatives? Consumers want to know the protein they are consuming does not have a large impact on the environment, and fake meat companies are capitalizing on it. The Impossible Burger’s website states, “What’s the most effective way to reduce your environmental footprint? We’ll give you a hint: It starts with your plate. That’s right – adjusting your

diet can be better than getting solar panels, driving an electric car or avoiding plastic straws.” Yes, I am 100 percent serious. But wait, there is more. The site continues, “Water consumption is reduced by more than 79 percent as a result of avoiding the irrigation used to cultivate feed crops for beef cattle.” They don’t discuss the irrigation used for the soybean meal, canola oil and sunflower oil used to make the burgers though. Apparently, this doesn’t need to be discussed. My point in sharing this is to provide a glimpse into how big companies are bullying and shaming people with false information, resulting in consumers guilted into buying their products. There is some hope however, as many consumers want to talk to the farmers and ranchers who grow their food. Your voice is needed and consumers are willing to listen, we just have to keep sharing our stories. Share the truth. Share the what, how and why.

Many consumers don’t know who to go to for information. The next time you have a conversation with a friend, family member or customer, here are some fast facts. Between 1977 and 2007, cattle farmers and ranchers produced each pound of beef using 19 percent less feed, 33 percent less land and 12 percent less water. Between 84 and 86 percent of livestock feed is non-edible by humans, while 90 percent of cattle’s diet – grass, hay, silage and grain – is non-edible by humans. In the U.S., corn going to feed beef cattle represents only 10 percent of harvested corn, where 34.8 percent of corn acreage in the U.S. is used for producing fuel ethanol. I tell our beef customers to not feel guilty about eating meat. If anything, they should feel proud; proud to support American ranchers who are constantly working to raise their animals with regenerative and sustainable practices, who are utilizing plants humans can-

not consume and turning it into the best source of protein for our bodies. This is something to be celebrated. Enjoy your steak and

enjoy your vegetables. But, please, don’t be persuaded to think highly processed foods are the better, “healthier” choice.

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COTTON continued from page 1 works with the Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming. “I see my neighbors being involved with these organizations,” Scott says. “Being a neighbor and a producer, I think it’s crucial for people step up and do what they can on a personal level for those organizations.” Scott also takes pride in having the opportunity to make a difference in several other areas. He served as a Point of Contact for Colorado, Nebraska and now Wyoming since 1997 with the Extension Disaster Education Network serving as National Chairman from 2016-18. He currently provides education as a lead disaster educator for the state of Wyoming and has had the opportunity to work with the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force for the past two years. He shares, there are many challenges which impact all of our communities. “Any program we can

do to make people safer and healthier is great because we have a better chance of continuity and growth throughout the state,” says Scott. Continued projects Scott will continue to make an impact by working on a Fair Safe project with the Natrona County 4-H Foundation. “The project is funded through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and focuses on teaching fair management partnership with fair staff, emergency managers, law enforcement and volunteers in how to have more secure fairs,” explains Scott. The program is designed as a three-part series and includes a vulnerability assessment, as well as training to identify and minimize any kind of risk. “Work will take place with the Wyoming Homeland Security in addition to DHS, but the best part is

working directly with fair staff and volunteers,” Scott notes. “Every fair is different and this makes it really interesting to see what they need and how we can have things safer for kids,” Scott continues. “The bottom goal is to make a pleasant and open event for all participants and spectators. The real benefit for me has been working with producers and youth.” Challenges and goodbyes “We always have changes keeping programs focused and keeping them funded,” Scott shares. “As a society as a whole, we forget the rural populations play a key role in food production, resource management, our identity as a country and sometimes we have to be pretty creative to keep programs going for rural communities, especially when they are struggling.” With a great workplace comes with amazing coworkers, and this is

something Scott will miss the most. “I have some great co-workers and I will not see them as often, but I plan to stay involved with these other organizations,” he notes. “I will see them intermittently, but one of the things that has always been fulfilling has been watching children grow and develop into citizens.” Scott notes, sometimes people don’t realize the impact they have made until after the fact. “Last June, I had four wedding invitations from kids who I started working with when they were eight years old in 4-H, and it’s something that is really fulfilling to see them become productive citizens. Since I won’t see as much of that, it’s something I will miss,” Scott shares. Special thanks “First and foremost, I have to thank my spouse because I’m gone a lot,” shares Scott, noting he worked 50 to 60 hours

per week. “A family and spouse play a big role in supporting what you’re doing,” says Scott. His wife Ann and family have been a large support system for Scott. Scott and Ann have six children Trevor, Drew, Brittnie, Breyanna, Christina and Samantha. In addition to his family, Scott wanted to thank his mentors in helping him get to where he has been, sharing, “I also want to thank the people that taught me how to do it well. I’ve had a lot of great mentors over the years. The one who taught me how to balance things was Joe Hiller.” “It’s a calling, not a job,” Scott mentions. Post-retirement and final thoughts Scott is looking forward to his time after retiring from the Extension Educator position and has some immediate plans. “The first thing I’m going to do is to throw

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away alarm clocks,” Scott jokingly shares. He will continue to work on the Fair Safe Project and take up some of his hobbies again, which include playing music and leather working. “I’m looking forward to exploring hobbies, in addition to exploring what I can do to help the organizations I am a part of,” says Scott. Scott concludes, “The reality is that the things here matter to me because I’m from here and the communities of people were always a first priority. Through this career, I’ve had the opportunity to try to help people for decades and I’ve always felt good about that. I’ve had the opportunity to help people individually or in groups and that’s the blessing I’ve had in this career.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Retiring from Extension – Scott Cotton has been involved in agriculture Extension, working as the area Senior Extension Educator for the past 28 years. Oct. 16 will be his last official day at the University of Wyoming Extension office. Courtesy photo

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It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

Cowboy Church The last auction market in our county shut down a few years ago and it was like having our collective heart ripped out. Just this year, the auction market that handled the most cattle of any sale barn in California for decades closed its doors, too. When we bought a livestock newspaper that served the livestock auction industry 35 years ago, there were some 1,500 auction markets in America – today it’s half that. The auction market was

the heart and soul of the cattle business in my area. I hope I’m not being sacrilegious when I say it was like a church. Once a week we’d gather to see our friends who sat in the exact same seats they always sat in. If one of those seats was unoccupied, we’d all ask, “Is Jim okay?” “Is Dick sick?” or “Where’s G.B.?” I’ve been in some sale barns that go so far as to paint the buyer’s name on the back of the seat and no one else ever had the nerve to

sit there. Now without an auction barn we have no place to visit, to catch up on the gossip or to see for ourselves how much our cattle are worth and why some are worth more than others. We’d eat at the coffee shop and solve all the world’s ills. Our county cattlemen’s group met there once a month and many of us attended educational seminars before a sale to learn how, where and with what to properly vaccinate our animals with. There was an annual bull sale where one could buy better bulls to improve their herd and a replacement female sale that had a wide reputation for selling quality females. We knew we always had a place to sell an old cow or two, and if we had some extra grass we would buy a few stockers. And, we could pick up a check

the same day we sold them. It’s ads from auction barns which kept many livestock newspapers afloat, and the money ranchers spend in town one day a week is important to barber shops, the feed mill, the local farm supply, western wear shop and, if the check for the animals sold was a big one, fancy restaurants. If the sale barn was a church, its religion was price discovery. The big debate going on in the cattle business right now is how to force the packer to competitively bid on fat cattle as the bulk of fat cattle these days are sold in secret marketing agreements with captive feedlots where we never know the price. No wonder the packers are making upwards of $1,000 per head for owning a beast for one week. The only reason the beef industry

hasn’t gone down the same road as the pork and poultry producers is because we still have competitive bidding at auction markets and their offshoots – video livestock sales. The chicken pluckers never had auctions and when the pork producers lost theirs, they also lost 90 percent of their producers. I used to travel to purebred auctions with my best friend who owned a great auction market. Owning one has to be one of the worst jobs in the world. Once a week it’s like sleep-walking into a propeller. It’s the auction barns instead of the ranchers that take all the risk of a bad check, or a small packer or a big order buyer going broke. My friend was always on the phone trying to get more buyers, letting the buyers he knew were coming know

what was coming during the week or placating a complaining consigner. I remember one phone call where the rancher didn’t like how his two head consignment – a Holstein calf and an old cow – was sorted. Every time the old grump consigned, he called to complain afterwards about the commission, the money deducted for the checkoff or the brand inspection. Once he told my friend, “You know, you aren’t the only auction market in the world. I’m thinking of taking my cattle to your competitor.” My friend quickly replied, “I just happen to have his phone number. Let me get it for you.” It’s true what they say, you never really appreciate something until you lose it. If you’re lucky enough to have a livestock auction in your county, I hope you treasure it.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, October 8 &12 Market Report • 3,107 Head Sold Representative Sales Early Consignments STEERS RIVERTON 12 Steer, 353# ............................................ $224.00 KINNEAR 4 Steer, 356# ............................................ $215.00 FARSON 23 Steer, 398# ............................................ $208.75 SHOSHONI 19 Steer, 382# ............................................ $208.00 PAVILLION 10 Steer, 405# ............................................ $206.00 RIVERTON 44 Steer, 430# ............................................ $204.00 FORT BRIDGER 14 Steer, 422# ............................................ $202.00 RIVERTON 4 Steer, 427# ............................................ $197.00 SHOSHONI 60 Steer, 433# ............................................ $192.00 LANDER 31 Steer, 436# .......................................... q$189.00 DOUGLAS 13 Steer, 481# ............................................ $182.50 JACKSON 26 Steer, 464# ............................................ $182.00 SHOSHONI 10 Steer, 468# ............................................ $180.00 RIVERTON 106 Steer, 528# ............................................ $176.00 DIAMONDVILLE 65 Steer, 520# ............................................ $175.75 RIVERTON 30 Steer, 530# ............................................ $170.00 LANDER 25 Steer, 565# ............................................ $162.00 FARSON 7 Steer, 575# ............................................ $161.00 RIVERTON 31 Steer, 601# ............................................ $157.00 LANDER 30 Steer, 648# ............................................ $157.00 RIVERTON 62 Steer, 592# ............................................ $155.50 PAVILLION 27 Steer, 651# ............................................ $154.50 JEFFREY CITY 59 Steer, 943# ............................................ $153.75 CASPER 11 Steer, 773#............................................. $153.60 JEFFREY CITY 38 Steer, 868# ............................................ $152.25 CASPER 9 Steer, 981# ............................................ $144.00 HEIFERS RIVERTON 2 Heifer, 327# ........................................... $197.50 KINNEAR 4 Heifer, 351# ........................................... $192.00 RIVERTON 2 Heifer, 352# ........................................... $189.00 DOUGLAS 5 Heifer, 402# ........................................... $179.00 DIAMONDVILLE 26 Heifer, 426# ........................................... $174.00 JACKSON 16 Heifer, 429# ........................................... $170.00 RIVERTON 26 Heifer, 434# ........................................... $169.00 DOUGLAS 9 Heifer, 477# ........................................... $162.25 DUBOIS 12 Heifer, 467# ........................................... $160.00 DIAMONDVILLE 77 Heifer, 512# ........................................... $154.25 RIVERTON 59 Heifer, 516# ........................................... $154.00 DOUGLAS 7 Heifer, 537# ........................................... $151.50 RIVERTON 121 Heifer, 808# ........................................... $149.00 JACKSON 86 Heifer, 517# ........................................... $148.25 DUBOIS 18 Heifer, 551# ........................................... $148.00 DANIEL 9 Heifer, 782# ........................................... $146.00 PAVILLION 29 Heifer, 581# ........................................... $144.50 LANDER 49 Heifer, 592# ........................................... $143.75 FORT WASHAKIE 10 Heifer, 648# ........................................... $138.50 COWS BIG PINEY 3 Cow, 1076# .............................................. $80.50 RIVERTON 4 Cow, 1142# .............................................. $79.50 2 Cow, 1430# .............................................. $71.00 PAVILLION 3 Cow, 1285# .............................................. $70.50 THERMOPOLIS 6 Cow, 1133# .............................................. $70.00 3 Cow, 1348# .............................................. $68.00 1 Cow, 1610# .............................................. $67.50 WOODRUFF, UT 1 Cow, 1360# .............................................. $66.00

LANDER 2 Cow, 1187# .............................................. $61.00 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1220# .............................................. $56.50 BIG PINEY 2 Cow, 1215# .............................................. $55.00 DANIEL 7 Cow, 1046# .............................................. $50.50 2 Cow, 1282# .............................................. $48.00 3 Cow, 1253# .............................................. $47.50 RIVERTON 5 Cow, 1239# .............................................. $46.00 MILLS 3 Cow, 1236# .............................................. $43.50 BOULDER 13 Cow, 1044# .............................................. $41.50 WOODRUFF, UT 7 Cow, 1230# .............................................. $41.00 BULLS PAVILLION 1 Bull, 2145# ............................................... $89.50 LANDER 1 Bull, 2150# ............................................... $88.00 1 Bull, 2160# ............................................... $81.00 1 Bull, 1945# ............................................... $79.00 DANIEL 1 Bull, 1900# ............................................... $76.00 ..... 1 Bull, 1695# ............................................... $75.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 2060# ............................................... $74.50 BIG PINEY 1 Bull, 1965# ............................................... $74.00 DANIEL 1 Bull, 1860# ............................................... $73.50 LABARGE 1 Bull, 1745# ............................................... $72.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 2170# ............................................... $70.00 BIG PINEY 1 Bull, 2220# ............................................... $68.50 2 Bull, 1900# ............................................... $65.50 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 2410# ............................................... $65.00 HEIFERETTES BOULDER 22 Heiferette, 765# ..................................... $108.50 25 Heiferette, 812# ..................................... $106.50 17 Heiferette, 871# ....................................... $97.00 11 Heiferette, 927# ....................................... $88.00

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM EXPECTING 5,500 HEAD

YEARLINGS Fleur de Lis Cattle Co - 20 Blk Ang PTO Yrling Hfrs 900# CALVES Martin Land & Livestock - 475 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. 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. Heifers will be replacement quality! Reputation, high desert. JA Land & Cattle - 350 Blk Ang/AngX (F1 BWF) Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way @ Branding (Knife cut); Bovishield Gold 5 & 7-way @ Precon (10/1). Sired by Krebs Blk Angus bulls & small % Durbin Creek Hereford bulls. High elevation, powerful genetics, fancy calves!! Limestone Ranch - 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475-550#. Rec Pyramid 5, Once PMH & 7-way w/ Somnus @ Branding. 100% Blk Ang sired. High elevation. Choice feeding calves! Murray Ranch - 300 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Sired by Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. All natural. High elevation! Armstrong Ranch - 250 Red Ang & Red AngX (75% Red, 25% Blk) Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding. 100% Red Angus certified. Reputation Red Angus, high desert herd. Very few, if any replacements kept. Sired by powerful Red Ang bulls. Brook Carlson-Miller - 210 Blk Ang & AngX 500-600#. Rec Pyramid 5, 8-way w/ Somnus & Once PMH IN @ Branding. Knife cut. Comp mineral program. High elevation. 100% Blk Ang sired. Green & fancy! Jay & Becky Downs - 200 Red & Blk Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. Comp vacc. High elevation, fancy! Justin & Wanda Miller - 160 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550#. Rec 7-way @ Branding. High elevation. Fancy! Griffin Hashknife - 150 Blk Ang BWF (small % RWF & Hereford) Strs & Hfrs 425-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Spur @ Branding. Knife cut. Fancy, high desert! Vince & Leonor Vasco - 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/ Spur, CattlActive, Safeguard & poured w/ Cleanup. Sired by Lucky 7 Blk Ang bulls & 21 Ranch Blk Ang bulls. Choice, high quality genetics! Rod Graves - 150 Blk Strs & Hfrs 425-480#. Rec 7-way, Bovishield Gold & Normectin injectable @ Branding. High elevation. Hellyer Ranch - 140 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 400-450#. Rec Pyra-

mid 5 + Presponse, Vision 7 w/ Spur & Nasalgen @ Branding. Age & Source verified, NHTC, from IMI Global (BeefCARE on steers only). Popo Agie sired, reputation & high elevation!! Scott & Robert Martinez - 140 Blk Strs & Hfrs 480-500#. Rec Pyramid 5 & Ultrachoice 8 @ Branding. Sired by Wagler & Hogg Blk Ang bulls. High desert. Bar Lazy C Bar - 130 Blk Strs & Hfrs 425#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus + Spur & Pyramid 5 + Presponse. High elevation. Tom & Jenn Severude - 120 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500550#. Rec Vista Once & 7-way @ Branding. Heifers are replacement quality. High desert. Powerful calves! Jason & Bridget Gardner - 120 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Rec Pyramid 5 w/ Presponse & Vision 7. Knife cut. 100% Angus sired. One brand, high desert. Ron & Lisa Rhyne - 110 Blk Ang/AngX(F1 BWF) Strs & Hfrs 475-550#. Rec Pulmaguard, Alpha 7, Nasalgen 3 @ Branding. Knife cut. Sired by Paintrock Blk Angus bulls & small % AI sired by Hereford bulls. High elevation, green & fancy!! James & Tony Downing - 110 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Ultrachoice 8 @ Branding. Knife cut. High elevation. Green & fancy! Evans Ranch - 100 Blk Strs 535#. Rec 7-way & Vista Once @ Branding & Precon. High elevation. Van & Maggie Hill - 100 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Vision 7 & Guardian @ Birth; Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 w/ Somnus @ Branding. Sired by Low PAP Lucky 7 & Broken Arrow Blk Ang bulls. Complete mineral program. High desert. Steve & Brenda Hovendick - 100 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Vista Once, Vision 8 & Nasalgen @ Branding. Sired by SO & Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. Fancy, high elevation. Powerful calves! Whispering Creek Cattle Company - 90 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 475-600#. Rec 7-way & Vista Once & poured. High elevation. Warm River Ranch - 75 Blk/BWF Strs & Hfrs 550#. Rec Bovishield Gold, Vision 8 w/ Somnus + Spur. Run above 7,000 ft. Clay & Sally Espinosa - 70 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Vista Once, Vision 8 & Nasalgen @ Branding. Sired by SO & Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. Fancy, high elevation. Powerful calves! Ross Copeland - 60 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec 8-way @ Branding. EA Ranch - 50 Red Ang/SalerX Strs & Hfrs 550-625#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High elevation. Sired by 5L Red Ang bulls. Fancy! Dewayne & Chuck Aragon - 50 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 475-525#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High elevation! Griffin Brothers - 50 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-475#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus & Nasalgen @ Branding. Knife cut. 100% Lucky 7 Blk Ang sired. Reputation, high desert. Green & coming out of the dry! Allen & Whitlock - 50 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 7-way w/ Somnus + Spur. Knife cut. Sired by Blk Ang sons of Hickok. High elevation, fancy! 47QC LLC - 45 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec C & D @ Birth; Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus+Spur, Multimin & Dectomax Injectable @ Branding; Vision 7 w/Somnus+Spur, Vista Once, Nasalgen & Poured @ Precon (9/27). Knife Cut. High desert. Rudy & Cris Paravicini - 42 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-540#. Rec 8-way (2 rounds), Mycoplasma, Pyramid 5 + Presponse. Sired by Vermillion, Connealy & Sitz Blk Ang bulls. Longtime Wyoming herd (Oldest continuous straight Blk Ang herd.) No replacements kept. Calves born April 1-May 15th. High elevation. Cal O’Neal - 40 Blk Strs & Hfrs 600#. Raised 100% organic. Raised above 6,300 ft. Peternal Ranch - 40 Blk Ang/AngX Strs 525#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5 & Ultrachoice 8 @ Branding & Precon. BQA Certified. No implants. Sired by Blk Angus/Balancer bulls. Nice set of calves! Betty Whitt - 35 Blk Bulls & Hfrs 600#. All natural. Fernando Roman - 30 Blk/BWF Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Comp vacc @ Branding. One, brand, high desert. Fancy calves!! Triple C Farms - 30 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 w/ Somnus. Knife cut. Sterling & Alecia Scolari - 25 Strs & Hfrs 425-475#. Rec Ultrabac 7 @ Branding. Knife cut. Dave Detwiler - 23 Blk/BWF Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5, Ultrachoice 8, Pinkeye. Sired by Telford Blk Ang bulls. Jim & Colleen Harmeyer - 16 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Vista 5, Vision 7 & Safeguard @ Branding. Home raised. One brand! Erickson Ranch - 12 Red Ang Strs 600#

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON BRED COWS Chris & Carolyn Harns - 90 Blk Ang 3-8 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Registered Blk Ang bulls to start calving April 1st for 45 days. Calves off cows averaged 490 lbs 10/5/21. High desert, powerful cows! Z/C Livestock - 80 Blk Ang Bred Cows. Bred to high quality Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. Partial dispersion of a high-quality herd that has proven themselves as great calf raisers. High desert. Fancy!

Lazy WA Ranch/Mary Ann Flom - 25 Mixed Age Bred Cows (Mostly 5 & 6 Yr Olds). Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve March/ April. High desert. Kent & Shelli Haun - 20 Blk Ang & AngX 7-ST Bred Cows. Bred to Big Country Genetics SimAngus bulls to start calving 3/10. Pulled bulls on 8/1. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Vision 8 w/ Somnus & wormed with Safeguard (8/26). Big time calf raisers! Steve & Kara Losik - 4 Blk Ang 5 & 6 Yr old Bred cows. Bred to Registered Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 25th. Cows are all Grand Daughters of Conneally Lead On. Raised several Sublette County 4-H Show Steers. Excellent disposition. Raised on desert pasture. Fancy, high quality! WEIGH UPS Piney Creeks - 1 load of Open Cows

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM EXPECTING 4,000 HEAD Abernathy Ranch - 650 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-525#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse & 8-way @ Branding. Knife cut. 100% Blk Ang sired. High percentage Connealy influence, balance Schaff & Mccumber Blk Ang bulls. Reputation calves off big high desert country! Trent & Bess Johnson - 350 Blk Ang & CharX Strs & Hfrs 400-500# Rec Virashield 6 & Barvac 7 @ Branding. Sired by Redland Blk Ang & McKim Charolais bulls. One brand, high desert. Green! Dustin Taylor - 300 Blk AngX (F1/BWF) Strs & Hfrs 475-575#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way w/Spur @ Branding. Summer @ 8,000-10,000 ft. Years of genetics. Fancy!! Colby & Amy Erickson - 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 & Multimin @ Branding. Knife cut. Sired by powerful Blk Ang bulls (All SAV genetics). High elevation. Fancy! Griffin Brothers - 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 425-525#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus & Nasalgen @ Branding. Knife cut. 100% Lucky 7 Blk Ang sired. Reputation, high desert. Green & coming out of the dry! Ruby Ranch - 250 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 400-500#. Rec C & D @ Birth; Vista Once SQ & 7-way @ Branding. Sired by Lucky 7 & Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. Reputation, high desert! Green! Boone & Jeni Snidecor - 250 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-500# Osborne & Campbell - 200 Red Ang & Red AngX Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Alpha C & D, Once PMH @ Birth; Vision 7 w/ Somnus + Spur, Once PMH IN & Pyramid 5 w/ Presponse @ Branding. Sired by Beckton Red Ang bulls. Hfrs are replacement quality. Run @ 8,500 ft. High desert! Kerry & Jeanie Cooper - 200 Blk Ang & AngX 450-525#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Sired by powerful bulls. Fancy, high elevation! Josh & Avery Anderson - 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ Branding. High desert, knife cut, & choice calves!! Bray Ranch - 175 Blk Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse & Vision 7 @ Branding. Knife cut. High elevation, fancy! Fort Ridge Cattle Co - 160 Blk, few BWF & Red Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ Branding. Sired by powerful Blk Ang bulls. High desert. Anderson Ranch - 160 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525-625#. Rec Virashield 6, Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding. Sired by Paintrock & Hancock Blk Ang bulls. High quality. Choice calves! Rowdy & Valree Muir - 120 Blk Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Knife cut. Sired by Powerline Genetics bulls. High desert. Linda Strock & Kenny Whitt - 115 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High elevation. Powerful! Eli & Ashlynn Eastman - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525-625#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way w/ Somnus + Spur @ Branding; 2nd round of Vista Once SQ (6/5) prior to elevation. Knife cut. Sired by Herring Blk Ang bulls. High elevation. Stout calves! Butch & Cathy Meyer - 100 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie Blk Angus bulls. High desert & Choice!! CS Limmer Livestock - 60 Blk Ang & Ang X (BWF F1) Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus & Multi Min @ Branding and Precon (10/10). Sired by Blk Ang Paint Rock, Diamond Peak & Ochsner Hereford Bulls. Nice, One brand calves!! Jay Givens - 50 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 450-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Once PMH IM & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by Redland Blk Angus bulls. Knife cut, high elevation & Green! Tom Leach - 40 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Vista Once, 8-way w/ Somnus & poured @ Branding. Knife cut. High elevation. Alvin Miller - 40 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 650-700#. Comp vacc @branding. No implants & replacement quality heifer calves. Nice, quality calves!

Contact: Riverton Livestock Auction (307) 856-2209 • Jeff Brown (307) 850-4193 • Tom Linn (307) 728-8519 • Mark Winter (580) 747-9436 • www.rivertonlivestock.com • Also watch our live cattle auction at www.cattleusa.com

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