November 13, 2021 Section A by Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Volume 32 Number 29 • November 13, 2021

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A Look Inside Oil royalties in Wyoming hit high numbers in 1922.page A12 Fertilizer prices and other inputs rise.................... age A15 Winter bull management tips shared......................... page B3 New tool developed to track drought...................... page B11

Quick Bits Harvest Report

According to the Wyoming Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, corn harvested for grain was behind schedule at 47% the week ending Nov. 7, compared to 88% complete last year and the fiveyear average of 62%. For the same time, hay and roughage supplies were rated 22% very short, 45% short and 33% adequate, compared to 21% very short, 40% short, 38% adequate and 1% surplus.

Meat Prices

EPA takes steps to reduce methane pollution, oil and gas states react On Nov. 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new protections to reduce pollution from the oil and natural gas industry. The proposed new Clean Air Act rule – which includes reductions from existing sources

– is supposed to sharply reduce methane emissions. This action from EPA was prompted by President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis.

EPA Administrator Michael Regan says, “As global leaders convene at this pivotal moment in Glasgow for the 26th Conference of Parties, it is now abundantly clear that America is back and leading by example in confronting

the climate crisis with bold ambition. With this historic action, EPA is addressing existing sources from the oil and natural gas industry nationwide, in addition to updating rules for new sources, to ensure robust Please see EPA on page A16

Common Ground Approach Senators combine components of previous bills to introduce Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act As the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 passed the U.S. House, and the Senate added measures to maintain the public availability of the library, a group of U.S. Senators have combined previous legislation in the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act, which was introduced on Nov. 9. U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley

(R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the bill with the goal of enhancing price discovery and transparency, create a library of formula contracts and expedite the reporting of average carcass size to the public. “Robust price discovery ensures all members of the beef supply

chain – cow/calf producers, feeders, packers and consumers – can be successful,” says Sen. Fischer, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. “The foundation of price discovery in the cattle market is negotiated cash sales. Our compromise proposal takes regional differences into account and ensures Please see ACT on page A8

Retail meat prices continued to climb in October according to the meat price spread, released Nov. 10 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. Pork retail prices continued to rise, with October marking the seventh consecutive month for a record price at $4.82 per pound, up 17.9% from last year. Retail chicken composite price was $2.17 per pound, up 8.8% from last year and marking the fourth consecutive month of record prices. Eggs rose 29.3% from last year to $1.82 per dozen, and milk increased 8.4% from a year ago to $3.66 per gallon.

NSIP Sale

The first National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) Influenced Commercial Ewe Sale will be Jan. 26, 2022, and NSIP is looking for consignors. NSIP handles performance records for its members and translates them into estimated breeding values, which is a measure of tracking heritable traits. The sale is open to all consignors who have ewes out of NSIP sires, and will be held online through Willoughby Sales. For more information, visit nsip.org.

Petition

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) officially closed the petition regarding R-CALF and the beef checkoff, as petition signatures were not recorded or received by AMS by the Nov. 3 deadline. In 2020, R-CALF filed a lawsuit alleging the U.S. Department of Agriculture violated the Administrative Procedures Act when it entered into Memorandums of Understanding with Qualified State Beef Councils.

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WGFD biologist explains wasting diseases Casper – Justin Binfet, wildlife management coordinator with Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) provides an update on chronic wasting disease (CWD) and epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) affecting Wyoming wildlife. Chronic wasting disease CWD is a type of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, or prion disease, and is essentially a mutated or misfolding protein found in the central nervous system, explained Binfet. This disease causes adjacent proteins to misfold and ultimately causes the death of cells. “It’s a disease that spreads throughout the nervous system and ultimately the brain,” said Binfet. “Unfortunately, CWD is always fatal, resulting in death of the animal.” He noted there are similar prion diseases – fatal brain diseases which can affect livestock, and even humans, such as mad cow disease, scrapie disease in sheep or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans. Please see DISEASE on page A7

Heavy feeders raise concerns In a recent UNL BeefWatch podcast, dated Nov. 4, University of NebraskaLincoln (UNL) Livestock Market Risk Management Economist Elliot Dennis discusses heavier feeder cattle placements amid meat processing plant concerns. During the podcast, Dennis highlights several key factors driving the fed cattle market. Factors affecting the market Dennis notes two major factors currently affecting the market are COVID-19 regulations and price of corn. “We know that just like the flu, COVID-19 tends to spike during the winter months and unfortunately, this is when people are wanting to go out and eat,” says Dennis. “As we saw through last year, restaurants started to shut down

Wildlife diseases

and hamper food service demands.” Reactions to COVID19 measures will continue to have a large impact on meat demand. Current data suggests cattle should continue to be placed further into the future to react to the impact on meat demands, Dennis explains. “A good example is in the October Live Cattle Contract, in which cattle were trading at about $122 per hundredweight (cwt), and the April 2022 contract was trading at $136 per cwt,” Dennis shares. “This means producers should continue to try to place animals to hit the April market.” The second factor which affects the outcome of the fed cattle market is the price of corn. According to Dennis, “Kansas State University Please see MARKET on page A5

FWS assesses gray wolf delisting under ESA In September, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) shared substantial evidence had been presented to delist the gray wolf population from the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to recovery. These findings initiated a 12-month status review and analysis to determine whether the delisting will be warranted. Factors affecting gray wolves In regards to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are five factors to be assessed in making a listing determination, including: present or threatened destruction, medication or curtailment of its habitat or range; overutilization for

commercial, recreational, scientific or education purposes; disease or predation; inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; and other natural or man-made factors affecting its continued existence. Substantial evidence indicates human-caused mortality caused by overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific or education purposes, the inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms and new regulations, which may be inadequate to address the potential threat. “Montana and Idaho include approximately 75 percent of gray wolves in a

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Dealing With Climate Change From the Publisher Dennis Sun

The United Nations Climate Change 2021 Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, hosted a different crowd this past week. This week is not making the headlines as much as the week before, when some of the world leaders were

in attendance. This is the week where there will not be a lot of photo opportunities flashed around the world, except for those politicians looking to show the folks back home they are doing something besides buying expensive single malt scotch whiskey to bring home. We have to remember not all of the countries are or have been at the conference. Russia, China, Brazil, and to my knowledge North Korea, are missing from the conference and it has been proven they are the world leaders in pollution. We hear Pat and Sharon O’Toole from Savery who are attending the meeting in Scotland. Leave it to Wyoming to show up those countries. Hopefully we will learn more about their trip in the near future. There is no doubt our climate is changing: it always has since the day God rested. The big question is, is the change normal, or is there a human cause or are both right? The worst part of it all is the issue has been made political, so that would mean at different times, no one is right. The last year or so, the weather has been more severe on all conditions, but some say even this is normal. I have flowers blooming outside my window at the office and green grass at the ranch, where even the greasewood leaves are half an inch long. The lawn grass is still growing, where usually the only thing coming up this time of the year is a gopher. I’ve never seen these happenings before, except for the last couple of years. I was listening to a podcast lately, which said we have weather conditions like this or worse every 127 years, and it has been proven that during these times, a war is started somewhere. We sure hope this prediction is wrong. Now, climate change is a part of every tax, funding and political legislation debated in Washington, D.C. these days. We worry about how agriculture will fare, as we seem to be easy to pick on. Every solution will require funding, and ultimately, it will be paid by someone’s taxes. That is how Washington works these days. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting information from the public and those in agriculture on the development of its new Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Program (CSAF), with the goal to encourage adoption of climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices by growers and promote markets domestically and abroad for climatesmart commodities. Does this mean more fake meat products – which are not going over well with consumers lately? What are the risks associated with climate-smart practices? Agriculture has commented on these practices, and the best comment is the government should offer a voluntary, incentive-based approach to encourage actions. Other comments are funding and opportunities should be available to all, research should strategically align with outcomes desired, uniform carbon intensity is needed for biofuels’ contribution and last, incorporating financial risks should be examined. We sure don’t need agriculture chasing money out there for a cause that is being disputed as real or not. Remember, 20 years ago they said a lot of our country would be under water by now and that hasn’t happened so far.

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GUEST OPINIONS A Long-Term Lens By Ken Hamilton For some reason, fall has always been my favorite time of the year. For people in agriculture, it can mean cooler days, but even longer days as everyone is busy trying to get the work done. The crops are being harvested, the calves rounded up and sorted off, cows pregnancy checked and all the items on the “to-do” list that we’ve put off all summer are worked into the ever-increasing number of things on the schedule. For most folks in Wyoming, fall is the “make or break” part of the year. We find out how well crops yielded, how much calves weigh, what the death loss was over the summer, etc., etc. This year, the drought

affected many of our ranchers and forced them to make difficult decisions: buy hay or sell cows; sell hay, sell cows and go south for the winter; sell hay now or wait until it comes up even more. All these decisions have tremendous economic consequences, not just for this year, but for years to come. Farmers and ranchers have always had to look at things through a long-term lens. Perhaps that’s why many of our policies deal with issues that affect us long-term. Having experienced the result of double-digit inflation in the early 1980s, I also know that should the U.S. return to an inflationary period similar to that period of time, the stress in the agricultural sector will

be greatly magnified. When money is borrowed at an interest rate much higher than the rate of return for the product, all that happens is agriculture sinks. It’s much too early to panic, but the fundamental issue of too much debt, both at a national level and in the private sector drives interest rates. When these factors start to increase, people should begin to be concerned. Fall is also the time county Farm Bureaus spend reviewing events over the past year to see if policies need to be changed or deleted from the Farm Bureau policy book and what new policies need to be adopted to address upcoming issues. Like most previous

years, the issues concerning farmers and ranchers aren’t just limited to agricultural issues. Many of our members continue to have concerns about government policies outside of agriculture when they consider what can affect the longterm health of our country. These issues and more will be debated during the annual meeting held in Cody. Decisions made at the meeting will help drive policies for the organization for the upcoming year and future years. A long-term view is important both for agriculture and our nation. Ken Hamilton is the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation executive vice president. For more information, visit wyfb.org.

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NEWS BRIEFS Gas prices announced

The nation’s average gas price has increased 1.8 cents from a week ago and stands at $3.41 per gallon according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 15.1 cents from a month ago and $1.31 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 1.7 cents in the last week and stands at $3.63 per gallon. Gas prices in Wyoming were 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stood $1.29 a gallon higher than a year ago, with the lowest price in Wyoming at $2.85 a gallon while the highest is $3.99 a gallon. “Last week saw oil prices briefly fall back under $80 for the first time in weeks. While it wasn’t enough to provide much relief, we should see small declines this week in a majority of the country, thanks to the corresponding drop in wholesale gasoline prices,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “At Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) monthly meeting last week, the cartel held firm to the small increases they agreed to in July, raising November production by 400,000 barrels per day. With President Biden still mulling over options to help push gas prices down, we could continue to see some volatility in oil prices. I don’t immediately see a large decline or surge coming in the run up to Thanksgiving, but U.S. gasoline demand does remain strong. Levels are currently rivaling September demand, so we know high prices aren’t significantly curbing consumption.”

Beef, pork exports reported According to a Nov. 8 CattleFax report, U.S. total meat exports in September were down 7.9 million pounds, or 0.5 percent, from a year ago in September. Year-to-date, total exports were up 637 million pounds, or 4.8 percent. Beef exports accounted for a large portion of the increase, being up 20.9 percent at 445 million pounds. Broiler exports were up 4.4 percent, 236 million pounds while turkey exports were up 0.8 percent, 3 million pounds. Pork exports were down 0.9 percent, or 47 million pounds. On the imports side, beef imports were down 165 million pounds or 6.2 percent in September, and pork imports were up an impressive 25.1 percent, 164 million pounds. Specific to Mexico, U.S. beef exports were up 15 percent in September compared to a year ago, yet exports are still below the five-year average. Imports from Mexico were above the strong levels from a year ago at 4.5 percent. Exports in 2021 could see growth due to poor shipments in the second and third quarter of 2020. Yet, higher beef prices in the U.S. currently may limit exports in the near term and support beef imports.

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IWJV chair attends COP26 Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) Management Board Chair Pat O’Toole and his wife Sharon of Savery traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to share their views on agriculture and climate change with world leaders at the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The O’Tooles are part of a small farmer/rancher delegation, and shared their understanding of agriculture’s role in ensuring food security while scaling up practices that increase resilience and sustainable agricultural production as needed to address climate change. Follow their journey and read about their experiences at iwjv.org/iwjv-board-chair-to-talk-climatechange/.

An online tool is now available to help producers document and estimate payments to cover feed transportation costs caused by drought, which are now covered by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farmraised Fish Program (ELAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated the program this year to include feed transportation costs, as well as lowered the threshold for when assistance for water hauling expenses is available, according to a news release. USDA’s Farm Service Agency will begin taking applications this fall. The new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool is a Microsoft Excel workbook that enables producers to input information specific to their operation to determine an estimated payment. The tool requires Microsoft Excel, and a tutorial video is available at fsa.usda.gov/elap.

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Wool market reported The Australian wool market recorded a small overall gain in the latest series, although the different sectors of the market had varied results, almost entirely driven by micron. The national offering fell by 2,757 bales to 39,360 bales. Despite this reduction, the overall offering this season continues to track well above last year. Compared to this time last year, there have been 129,674 more bales put through the auction system for an increase of 28.4 percent. Buyer demand for Merino fleece types broader than 20 micron was high. The strong competition on these wools helped push prices higher. This was reflected in the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for 19.5 and broader, which rose by between 30 and 53 cents across the country. This same strong buyer sentiment was lacking in the finer microns, which lost ground. This was again reflected in the MPGs for 18 micron and finer, which lost between 13 and 71 cents. The prices achieved for microns between these two groups was erratic and varied between centers. The large gains on the first selling day in some Merino microns – combined with gains in all other sectors – helped push the Austrlian Wool Exchange (AWEX) Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) up by 14 cents. The second day, the losses in the finer Merino types prevented a further rise in the EMI, which dropped by seven cents. The EMI gained seven cents for the series, closing at 1,340 Australian cents. A notable event was a line of 11.7 micron Merino fleece wool which sold for 21,000 greasy cents. This was the highest sold price achieved at auction since June 2015. The crossbred sector has been tracking downward for weeks, with some MPGs coming close to record lows, notably the 28 micron MPG in the south last week hit its lowest point in 21 years.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Lummis co-sponsors WALL Act

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) to introduce the WALL Act, which would fully fund the completion of the wall on the U.S. southern border. The bill identifies specific funding sources to use to complete the wall, making sure it will not raise taxes on the people of Wyoming. “The Biden administration’s approach to border security is a complete dereliction of duty,” Lummis said. “Telling migrants not to come while simultaneously halting construction of the border wall and reportedly considering checks for illegal immigrants sends the message that our borders are open and our laws are moot. It’s time to finish construction of the southern border wall and enforce our immigration laws. This must be goal number one as we look at the problems in our immigration system. I thank Sen. Inhofe for his leadership on this issue.” “Over the past year, we’ve seen an unprecedented number of illegal immigrants pour into the country, and the Biden administration’s inability or unwillingness to secure our border from the flow of drugs and dangerous criminals is a growing threat to our national security,” said Inhofe. “I’ve always said, ‘Border security is national security, and to have a secure border, we need to build a wall.’ That’s why I have reintroduced the WALL Act. We’re going to build the wall through concrete reforms that protect the integrity of Oklahoman’s tax dollars and address the crisis that President Biden and the Democrats have worsened.”

WAITC program available

Women in Ag event offered Nebraska Extension’s Women in Agriculture program will host the Love of the Land Conference for female farmland owners and tenants looking to improve their business management skills, Dec. 9 at the Sandhills Convention Center, 2102 S. Jeffers St., in North Platte, Neb. Industry experts will present workshops covering lease agreements, rental rates, mental health, crop and livestock insurance and more. Allan Vyhnalek, a farm and ranch succession Educator with Nebraska Extension, will welcome attendees with his keynote address, “For the Love of the Land, and Your Effective Relationships, It is About Communication.” Kate Zutavern, the second keynote speaker, is a rancher who resides in the Nebraska Sandhills with her family, where they raise Black Angus and, more recently, miniature Scottish Highlands. After losing her husband in 2020, she has found a way to balance life as a mother and a rancher while keeping her husband’s legacy alive. “The conference will prepare attendees with the knowledge and confidence necessary to make effective management decisions while better managing risk and improving profitability on their operations,” said Jessica Groskopf, director of the Women in Agriculture program. The early bird cost is $75 for registrations received on or before Nov. 21 and $85 after Nov. 21. For more information about the conference, visit the Nebraska Women in Agriculture website at wia.unl.edu.

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Lot 15 — B Outcross 15H

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Materials are available for the 2021-22 Bookmark and Beyond Program through Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAITC). All students in second through fifth grade are invited to learn about Wyoming’s natural resources, then illustrate a bookmark with a message about the stewardship of our resources. A fun, interactive activity introduces students to Wyoming’s resources, economic drivers and career opportunities while providing context for students to create their bookmark artwork. Visit the WAITC website at wyaitc.org/our-work/bookmark to complete the interactive activity and download the bookmark template. Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 11, 2022, and should be sent to the Cheyenne office. During National Agriculture week, some of the bookmarks will be posted on the website and the public can vote for the winner of the 2022 People’s Choice award.

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Sugarbeet status shared Based on Nov. 1 conditions, sugarbeet production in Wyoming is forecast at 919,000 tons, up one percent from the 912,000 tons produced in 2020, according to the Nov. 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Growers expect to harvest 31,700 acres this year, compared with 30,800 acres a year ago. Yields are expected to average 29.0 tons per acre, up 0.7 ton per acre from the Oct. 1 forecast but down from last year’s yield of 29.6 tons per acre. As of Oct. 31, Wyoming’s sugarbeet harvest was estimated at 91 percent complete, compared with 95 percent last year and the five-year average of 84 percent. Production of sugarbeets in the U.S. for the 2021 crop year is forecast at 37.0 million tons, up four percent from last month, and up 10 percent from last year. Producers expect to harvest 1.15 million acres, unchanged from the previous month but up one percent from last year. Yield is forecast at 32.2 tons per acre, up 1.2 tons from last month and up 2.8 tons from last year.

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MARKET continued from page A1 releases what they call a Focus on Feedlot, which is a compilation of information from feedlots that provides consumers an idea of what they are placing and at what price,” Dennis says. “Currently, producers are experiencing a share of 2021 feed prices a little over $100 per cwt.” He notes this is a sizeable increase in the cost of feed. “The current corn price is the largest indicator of what feed cost is going to be like,” says Dennis. Energy prices Higher input costs can cause inflation for the producer, notes Dennis. “We’re already seeing that in fertilizer and gas prices,” Dennis says. “What this does is raise the cost of production and shrink profit margins for producers.” He continues, “For example, with higher fertilizer and gas prices, there is still enough margin to make profit, but it is just not going to be as large.” He notes beef is affected by consumer income when consumers have greater total income, they have more disposable income and tend to purchase greater amounts of beef products. “Inflation happens when consumers’ buying power decreases as cost goes up and they start to relocate their money,” Dennis notes. “One of the things they start to reallocate their money away from is beef.” Heavier cattle incentive “There is a large trend that has been happening and what the market is experiencing is segmentation and specialization,” shares Dennis.

Some parts of the U.S. have gone away from placing heavier cattle on the market, Dennis notes, but in some northern states, there is a large preference for placing heavier cattle. “It’s not surprising to see 800- to 900- pound placements coming out at 1,500to 1,600 pounds,” Dennis shares. “In a previous Cattle on Feed Report, 45 percent of all animals placed were 900 pounds or heavier.” The preference for this weight class in the long run will result in large amounts of beef production, notes Dennis. Because of this trend, producers tend to pay more attention to the weight of calves when they are placed, typical average daily gain and harvest weight. Understanding the dynamics “For the feeder cattle market, understanding dynamics in the fed cattle market is extremely important, particularly when it comes to placement weights,” Dennis explains. “This can help producers develop a product and type of cattle to be sold in the local market.” The time of year is dependent on what kind of cattle are placed in feedlots, but as producers place heavier animals, this will provide more incentive for larger cattle in cow/calf operations, shares Dennis. He concludes, “There is an opportunity to develop relationships with feeders, particularly placing heavier cattle.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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FEEDERS Malone Hemmert 65 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 700-900#, Shots: 7-way, Vira Shield 6, Coming off Grass Cody Humphrey 60 Blk few Rd Hfrs, 800-850#, PTO @ ranch, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, High Elevation MCINTOSH LONGHORN CALVES McIntosh Ranch 18 Longhorn Strs & Hfrs, 175-385#, Branding Shots: 7-way, All Natural CALVES Pennington & Hall 250 Fancy Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Weaned 30 days, Running Out, Hay Fed, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots Medicine Bow River Ranch 200 Mostly Blk few Red Strs & Hfrs, 450-525#, Branding Precond Shots Bill & Mary Strauch 200 Mostly Blk few Red Strs & Hfrs, 450-525#, Branding & Precond Shots Robbers Roost 180 Blk Strs, 440-490#, Branding & Precond Shots, No Implants T-K Ranch/Jim Clay 171 Blk/Bwf few Rd/Char Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Branding & Precond Shots, High Altitude, No Replacements Kept Fish Hook/Nicholas Jamison 170 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Branding Shots: Vision 7, Vira Shield 6, Pre-cond. Shots, All Natural E H B Ranch 169 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500-570#, Weaned, Hay Fed, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots Maryevelyn Krejci 150 Hereford few Rwf/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Branding Shots Lane & Robin Pentz 150 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned 40 days, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed, Branding and Precond Shots, All Natural Carnahan Cattle Co. 136 Mostly Blk few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 478-525#, Weaned on Oct. 12, Hay Fed, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots Ron Smith 130 Mostly Blk few Red Strs & Hfrs, 450-500#, Branding Shots, All Natural, Sired by K2 Bulls Bill Reffalt 130 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 650-700#, Weaned on Oct. 1, Ground Hay and Silage, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots, Home Raised Howard Deselms/Sand Hill Ridge LLC 130 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 580-600#, Weaned 40 days, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots, Certified by IMI Global for SAV, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, China EV, Black Angus Verified. Arlene Le Claire 120 Mostly Blk Strs, 500#, Weaned 45 days, Hay Fed, Birth, Branding & Weaning Shots, All Natural Whitman & Rowles 100 Mostly Strs few Hfrs, 450-510#, Branding Shots, No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut, All Natural Bill & Sherry Redden/Lonny Boyd 100 Red/Blk Strs & Hfrs, Branding & Precond Shots, All Natural, Fancy set of extreme High Altitude Ken Johnston 90 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Branding & Precond Shots, All Natural Howard Martin 85 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned since Sept. 15, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed, 3 Rounds of Shots Crosby Ranch 82 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 650-700#, Branding & Pre-cond. Shots Curtis Le Claire 80 Mostly Blk Strs, 500#, Weaned 45 days, Hay Fed, Birth, Branding & Weaning Shots, All Natural Ann Hedges 75 Blk Hfrs, 500-550#, Weaned 45 days, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed, Branding Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold 5, Vision 7 Troy Neiberger/Coulter Cattle Company 70 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 475-600#, Weaned 30 days, Hay Fed, Branding & Precond Shots Rabou Ranch 70 Bwf few Rwf Strs, 450-550#, Branding & Precond Shots, No Implants Terrence & Cory Bruns 70 Mx Strs, 600#, Weaned 21 days, Hay/Silage, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots Caleb & Debbie Pinardi/Grace Creek Ranch 70 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 470-500#, Branding & Precond Shots L R H Inc. 68 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 250-475#, Branding Shots Philip Kahler 65 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding Shots, No Implants, Steers are Knife Cut Brian Palm 60 Blk Strs, 530-550#, Branding Shots Steve & Shirley Perry 60 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Branding Shots, No Implants Guy & Kathy Landers 60 Mx Strs, 500-600#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots, No Implants MuleShoe/Jon & Molly Keil 60 Blk few Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding Shots Jim & Colleen Blocker 55 Blk/Bwf few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Weaned on Sept. 26, Grass/Alfalfa Hay Fed, Branding & Precond Shots Carl & Deborah Wood 43 Blk/Bwf few Rd/Rwf Strs, 500-550#, Weaned 15 days, Birth, Branding & Weaning Shots Don Judy 40 Blk few Rd Strs, 550-650#, Weaned Since Oct.1, Grass Hay Fed, Branding Shots: Ultra Vac 7-way, Bovi-Shield Gold, Inforce 3, Pre-cond. Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, Ultra Bac 7 John Montgomery 40 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Branding Shots Dennis & Raechel Nelson 39 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Weaned 24 days, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots, All Natural Quinn Hunter 37 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 475-550#, Branding Shots, Pre-cond. Shots: Vira Shield 6, Vision 7 w/Somnus HTK Ranch/Ron & Samantha Beck 34 Blk/Bwf/Wf Hfrs, 400-500#, Weaned, Branding & Precond Shots Rob Neiberger 30 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 600-630#, Branding & Precond Shots, Weaned 30 days, All Natural, Balancer Bulls & Angus Cows Will Montieth 30 Mostly Blk few Bwf/Red Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned 23 days, Hay Fed, Branding Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold 5, 7-way, Pre-cond. Shots (Sept.): Bovi-Shield Gold 5, 7-way, Steers are Knife Cut Fuhrman Ranch 30 Mx Heifer & Bull Calves, 600-800#, Weaned in Mid Summer, Running out on grass, All Natural, NO SHOTS Wedemeyer Ranch/Dan Wedemeyer 23 Blk/Rd Angus Strs & Hfrs, 520-550#, Weaned 26 days, Branding & Weaning Shots, Home Raised Todd Gwilliams 20 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 450-700#, Branding and Precond Shots, No Implants

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OBITUARIES

Melvin L. 'Pete' Calhoun

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Feb. 16, 1941 – Oct. 29, 2021

Eugene L. 'Gene' Schuldies Aug. 5, 1941 – Oct. 5, 2021

It is with much sadness we express the loss of Eugene Lee “Gene” Schuldies, 80. Gene passed away on Oct. 5, 2021 in his home south of Wheatland. Gene was born on Aug. 5, 1941, in Scottsbluff, Neb., the son of Henry Schuldies and Clara (Dittenber) Schuldies. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Gene attended primary school in Mitchell, Neb., and then moved to the southeast corner of Wyoming, where he attended and then graduated in 1960 from Huntley School. Gene was a wonderful athlete and held two state track records for numerous years. On April 29, 1962, he married the love of his life,

Phyllis Jean (Starr) Schuldies. They lived for a short period of time in Torrington and then in Lincoln, Neb. Gene and Phyllis moved to Wheatland in 1964, and three years later they purchased their farm southwest of Wheatland. Gene grew up farming and had a tremendous love of the land. For the next 44 years, he and Phyllis lived, loved and raised their three boys on the farm. Of all of the things Gene loved to do, he loved spending time with his family, farming and raising cattle the most. But, he also had plenty of room in his great big heart to enjoy fishing, travel, football, German weddings, dancing, following his children – and then grandchildren – in sports and the occasional trip to Blackhawk or Deadwood. Gene was active in the Wheatland community and served on the Platte County Farm Service Agency Board for one term, as well as on the Wheatland Rural Electric Association Board as a director for 24 years. Gene is preceded in death by his son Scott Schuldies on Nov. 29, 1984; his father Henry Schuldies on Nov. 5,

1993; his mother Clara Schuldies on Aug. 30, 2013; and brother Allen Dwaine Schuldies on March 10, 2003. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Schuldies; son Nick (Lisa) Schuldies; son Todd (Hillary) Schuldies; grandchildren Landon (Kelli) Schuldies, Courtney (Bob) Goodson, Sydni (Dylan) Sandstedt, Aubri Schuldies and Bryce Schuldies; greatgrandchildren Grace, Aiden and Clara Schuldies and Nathan, Bobby and Camille Goodson; and niece Staci Johnston. A graveside service was held Oct. 9 at the Wheatland Cemetery with Pastor Casey Schroeder of First Christian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Wheels to Get You There c/o Platte Valley Bank, Wheatland, The NEEMA fund c/o First Christian Church, Wheatland or Transportation Assistance for Dialysis Patients through the Thrift Store in Wheatland. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Platte Chapel of Wheatland are in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com.

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Melvin L. “Pete” Calhoun was born Feb. 16, 1941 in Ft. Washakie to Joseph and Josephine Calhoun. He passed away on Oct. 29, 2021 in Dubois. After graduating from high school in Browning, Mont. in 1959, Pete attended the University of Wyoming. After his time at the University of Wyoming, Pete worked as a heavy equipment operator for several construction companies, as well as in the uranium mines in the Gas Hills near Riverton. Pete married Yvette Marie Delorme and returned to Crowheart and the ranching industry he was raised in on the

Wind River Indian Reservation, and also where he operated his ranch for 52 years. Pete enjoyed competing in several rodeo events, including team roping, calf roping, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding. He served multiple terms on the Wind River Water Resources Control Board, as well as the board of the Wind River Economic Development Fund as a member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. Pete enjoyed a good game of cards and often could be found playing cards at the Riverton Livestock Auction and the Crowheart Volunteer Fire Department. He treasured life in the outdoors, big game hunting, taking horse pack trips into the backcountry of the Wind River Indian Reservation and spending time with his family. He started, owned and operated Wind River Canyon Whitewater and Fly Fishing in the Wind River Canyon, along with his son Darren Cal-

houn, starting in May 1992. He is survived by his daughters Tammy J. Stromme and family, Tara L. Farley and family; son Darren Calhoun and family; sister Emma McAdams and family; brother Robert “Bob” Calhoun and family; nieces Pauline Davis, JoLyn Davis, Zana Finley, niece Zola Nichols, Carla Mann and Linda Garcia; nephews Oren ‘Dale’ Mc Adams and Gary Holt; along with numerous extended family members. Pete was proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Josephine Calhoun; daughter Annette Bynon; and sisters Marilyn Holt, Pauline Chavez, Kate Enders, Norma Chavez and Leona Davis. A celebration of life memorial and feast will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to Warm Valley Lodge, Attn: Jan, 5643 U.S. Highway 26, PO Box 1839, Dubois, WY 82513.

Kenneth E. Wright Oct. 24, 1922 – Oct. 12, 2021

Kenneth Eugene Wright passed away on Oct, 12 at the Niobrara Community Hospital Assisted Living in Lusk at the age of 98. Kenneth was born at his family’s homestead in Lost Springs on Oct. 24, 1922 to Orval Chester and Mary Ethel (Kiester) Wright. Before his birth, Kenneth’s family had arrived in Wyoming in 1914 when his mom, dad and older siblings traveled from Nebraska to Lost Springs in a covered wagon. Kenneth was the fifth child of six children and was often called by his nickname “Kink” growing up. Kenneth attended school at Eddy School and spent his childhood on the family’s home place taking care of the ranch and animals. The family would have barn dances and play music for the dance. Kenneth played the guitar, his brother played fiddle, his mother played the piano and his father played the mouth harp. Kenneth

enjoyed sharing stories of his youth and his vivid memory of these times was remarkable. On April 10, 1943 he married Wilma Irene Hitshew in Harrison, Neb. They lived on the family home place north of Lost Springs. Their son, Nyle Keith Wright, was born on July 21, 1948. A few years later, Kenneth moved his family to their own place in Lost Springs where they continued to ranch and raise cattle. Kenneth and Wilma enjoyed playing cards and would host pinochle parties. They would also travel to neighbors’ homes for bible study. Branding was an important event for Kenneth and a time when neighbors and family got together. Kenneth looked forward to holidays, especially Thanksgiving, when he could spend time with his family. Kenneth enjoyed Wilma’s homemade cooking and particularly liked desserts, cookies and pies. Kenneth would joke that there are only two kinds of pies that he liked: a hot one or a cold one. Kenneth had a special fondness for all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He liked to play cards and checkers with them, tell them jokes and share stories. From when they were little, Kenneth would sit his grandchildren on his

lap as he drove the tractor and show them how to drive it. He would teach them how to feed cows and take them around the fields to help fix fence and windmills. He taught them about ranching and about the value of hard work. Ranching was Kenneth’s entire life: He was a true cowboy. Being able to ranch with his son in God’s open spaces brought him pride and joy. The ranch was Kenneth’s heaven on Earth. Kenneth is survived by his sister Marjory Hildebrand of Douglas; grandchildren Jeff Wright of Mesa, Ariz., Rebecca (Darren) White of Sheridan, Tim (Erin) Wright of Douglas and Allison (Grant) Harper of Sheridan; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Orval on April 18, 1948; mother Mary on Jan. 5, 1951; wife Wilma “Nonie” Wright on April 9, 2001; son Nyle Keith Wright, on Aug. 13, 2019; and siblings Margaret Parmely, Mary Jenkins, Sherman Wright and Orval Wright. Services for Kenneth were held at Frontier Baptist Church in Douglas on Oct. 22 with Pastor Tim Ricker officiating. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com.

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Fortunately, CWD only affects members of the deer family, shared Binfet. “In Wyoming, mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and moose can be affected by CWD. It does not affect antelope, Bighorn sheep or livestock,” said Binfet. “It can be spread from animal to animal through bodily fluids, with prions also being shed through feces and urine, which can contaminate the soil and environment.” Binfet noted the incubation period for CWD can range from a year and half to three years, depending on the genetic make-up of the animal. “It’s a slow progressing disease, so an animal that is infected with CWD will not exhibit any clinical symptoms for the first year or more, but when they do, they start to lose weight and behavioral awareness, and they eventually die,” explained Binfet. He noted, CWD is a prion disease, not a virus or bacteria. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease Another significant type of disease which has been prevalent this year in Wyoming wildlife – with the most pronounced effects on white-tailed deer – is epizootic hemorrhagic disease, both EHD and blue tongue. Binfet noted there has been a significant outbreak of EHD and blue tongue due to persistent drought conditions, which impacted both white-tailed deer and antelope populations in many areas, and may have even impacted mule deer in some regions. “Blue tongue and EHD are almost identical. They are both viral diseases that

are spread and transmitted by little biting insects, but most commonly by a biting midge,” explained Binfet. “There are multiple strains of each one, but the viruses act the same in susceptible animals.” Binfet continued, “During really dry summers and early falls, animals tend to concentrate more around fewer available water sources, which often become stagnant during a hot, dry summer. This creates ideal breeding habitat for the midges. EHD is more pronounced during dry years and warm falls.” This year was exceptionally warm and dry until midOctober, and many parts of Wyoming did not get a hard freeze in September like normal, Binfet noted. EHD doesn’t typically occur until late summer and early fall – usually in August and September. This year, the outbreak persisted well into October with numerous reports of dead deer being fielded from landowners and sportsmen. “We never know until right before hunting season if wildlife are going to be affected,” said Binfet. “There are parts of the state where we’ve had some of the worst EHD and blue tongue outbreaks that we have documented in several decades.” Binfet noted EHD and blue tongue outbreaks are typically localized, but this year they have been widespread. Outbreak precautions While there is not a concern of CWD or EHD amongst livestock, there are strains of blue tongue which can affect cattle and domestic sheep. Binfet rec-

ommends producers contact the state veterinarian’s office with concerns and information on the strains which affect livestock. He adds, EHD and blue tongue will not be transmitted by wildlife, but instead insects. “When EHD and blue tongue outbreaks happen, it kills deer or antelope fairly quickly,” Binfet said. “It either kills them in less than a week or sometimes they survive. It’s not always fatal.” It can also kill a large amount of wildlife in a localized area. WGFD works to document the outbreak, location within the state and work alongside the state veterinarian. “This year WGFD has documented a significant number of white-tail deer and antelope which have been affected by EHD,” he added. Infected carcasses are sent to the Wyoming State Vet Lab to be tested. If wildlife from an area tested positive, that information can be found on the WGFD website, as well as information regarding outbreak mitigation. WGFD programs There is a comprehensive testing, surveillance and monitoring program for CWD amongst hunter-harvested animals. Active hunters are encouraged to contact WGFD by calling one of the offices or checking the website for current priority surveillance impacted areas. “We don’t have the capacity to test every harvested deer or elk around the state, so what we’re trying to do is extensively sample all of Wyoming’s deer and elk herds on a rotating basis every five years,” explained

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George W. Jacobsen Sept. 13, 1933 – Nov. 6, 2021 George Wayne Jacobsen, 88, of Cheyenne passed away Nov. 6 in Cheyenne. George was born on Sept. 13, 1933 in Kimball, Neb. to George and Minnie Jacobsen. He married Louise (DuVall) Jacobsen on Jan. 22, 1956 in Albin. George was an avid rancher and farmer, owning a custom harvesting business with his brother Norm for many years. He is survived by his wife Louise Jacobsen; children Ron Jacobsen, Don (Joni) Jacobsen and Larry (Anne) Jacobsen; six grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. George was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Norman Jacobsen and Elaine Perrault.

“There are parts of the state where we’ve had some of the worst EHD and blue tongue outbreaks that we have documented in several years.” – Justin Binfet, Wyoming Game and Fish Department human or pet health concerns associated with those,” said Binfet Binfet explains the West Nile virus has the ability to affect humans and livestock. He notes a concern for the WGFD is sage grouse death, and encourages this to be reported. Through the years “CWD is really unfortunate,” said Binfet. “Since we’ve first discovered it in wildlife populations in the mid-80s, we’ve seen it progress throughout the state and spread to all corners of Wyoming with the exception of the extreme southwestern part of the state.” It has been observed that CWD is consistently taking a large toll on wildlife pop-

ulations, whereas EHD and blue tongue show up periodically. “CWD is becoming an epidemic within the population and essentially is continuing to run through deer and elk herds year-in and year-out. It’s having a negative long-term impact on deer populations in certain areas, and may even begin to impact elk if prevalence continues to increase,” said Binfet. “This is concerning for the long-term productivity of mule deer herds and white-tailed deer herds in some cases.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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Binfet. “We ask folks to pay attention to priority surveillance areas, and if they are hunting in one of our designated priority herds, we ask them to do what they can to contribute to our sample goal by having their deer or elk tested.” He continued, “With respect to EHD and blue tongue, there’s nothing hunters can do outside of reporting wildlife death.” Consumption of infected wildlife “WGFD adopts measures that come from the Centers of Disease Control and World Heath Organization, which suggest if hunters harvest a deer or elk that tests positive for CWD, they do not consume it,” Binfet said. “There’s never been a demonstrated case of humans acquiring CWD, but that’s their recommendation and we follow it.” “With respect to EHD and blue tongue, there’s no

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ACT continued from page A1 fairness for every segment of the supply chain.” Sen. Grassley, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, comments, “This bill takes several steps to improve cattle price transparency and will improve market conditions for independent producers across the country.” Act summary To begin, the bill updates Livestock Mandatory Reporting definitions for “fed cattle,” “heifer,” “negotiated grid purchase,” “regional mandatory minimums,” and “steer,” as well as “formula market-

ing arrangement” and “type of contract” under Cattle Reporting Definitions. The 14-day slaughter reporting requirement within the bill states a packer must report the number of cattle to be scheduled for delivery each day for the next 14-day period. This component of the bill can be utilized by producers to estimate weekly slaughter numbers and packer cattle needs. The bill also requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to report information on base price of cattle purchased through alternative or formula marketing agreements, as outlined in Section Four. USDA took

“Robust price discovery ensures all members of the beef supply chain – cow/calf producers, feeders, packers and consumers – can be successful.” – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer action on this type of reporting earlier this year, but the bill codifies the report and provides producers information to understand formula transactions. If passed, the bill requires USDA to clarify the minimum time frame for daily average carcass weights to be reported. According to the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA), this provision gives producers insight into dressing percentages and yields after their cattle have been process. Similar to the Cat-

tle Contract Library Act of 2021, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act requires USDA to create a library of marketing contracts between packers and producers, and maintain information in the library in a user-friendly format. Section Seven of the act includes language to require USDA to disclose information as required by Livestock Mandatory Reporting in a way that preserves confidentiality. A new program – Regional Mandatory Minimum Levels of Negotiated Trade – requires the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the chief economist, to establish mandatory levels of negotiated cash trade and negotiated grid transactions. This requirement translates into each designated cattle region, including a period for public comment. USCA notes, this program requires covered packers to obtain a certain amount of cattle by cash. Under this requirement, USDA is allowed to modify regional minimums following public comment. The last section of the act increases the beef and swine packer maximum penalty for

Working toward transparency - USCA Region VII Director Lee Reichmuth believes transparency and true price discovery will strengthen cattle operations across the country. Courtesy photo

violations of the Packers and will deliver on its promise to Stockyards Act to align with restore robust price discovpoultry dealer penalty levels. ery and provide market participants with the informaBipartisan solutions In the ongoing effort to tion they need to make savvy bring fairness back into the marketing decisions,” USCA cattle market, Sen. Tester Region VII – Nebraska and notes, “Market transparency Iowa – Director Lee Reichand fairer prices are essential muth says. “It also mandates to fighting consolidation and that every packer required to keeping smaller operations report to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is strong.” Sen. Wyden adds, “Fam- also required to participate in ily ranchers in Oregon are the cash market each week.” He continues, “Reformstruggling as they continue to recover from the eco- ing the cattle marketplace to nomic fallout of the pan- drive transparency and true demic, on top of a cattle mar- price discovery is a core tenet ket that sets them up at a dis- of how we can strengthen the advantage and delivers big U.S. cattle producers’ botfor corporate meatpackers. tom line, and we look forOur bipartisan coalition has ward to working with memone aim: level the playing bers of the Senate and House field for the cattle ranchers in Agriculture Committees to our states and allow them to quickly advance this bill.” Averi Hales is the edigrow their small businesses by restoring market fairness, tor of the Wyoming Livestock efficiency and transparency.” Roundup. Send comments “The Ward Cattle Price Dis- on this article to roundup@ Livestock covery and Transparency Act wylr.net.

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Market update for holiday celebrations in December. This means price spikes are normally a common feature of the fourth quarter. Yet, the Prime cutout price the week of Nov. 1 was $82 per cwt higher than Choice, according to USDA. That’s

2.5 times the price spread for the same week a year ago. The supply side of the picture shows that Prime carcasses are relatively abundant, second only to a year ago, gauged by the late-October data. A couple of dynamics influencing the pricing

scenario come to mind. The most glaring is that packers need to fill orders for Prime cuts, either in the spot market, forward contracted, or likely both. Second, although cattle are achieving the Prime grade at a very high rate, the slip down to the nine

percent range, just below last year’s 10 percent at this time, is not quite keeping up with demand. 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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quarter demand is firm at this time. The market will likely see a cooling period just ahead of Thanksgiving, with retail focus momentarily shifting to turkeys. Prime sets sail It’s an interesting time in the beef business. CAB can’t speak about a specific aspect of the market or supply chain without drawing upon several other factors across the beef supply chain that influence the first. A close inspection of boxed beef prices and the difference between quality grades and branded beef programs is a multi-factorial discussion. Supply and demand are the basic economic influencers on price. Yet, what was known 15 years ago about industry production volume of each quality grade and CAB carcasses didn’t provide insight to the mix of carcasses produced today. The change in quality has been nothing short of revolutionary, as producers responded to economics and consumer preference. The CAB brand has seen supply grow from 1.8 million carcasses certified in 2006 to 5.9 million in Fiscal Year 2021 data, as the share of eligible animals qualifying under the brands 10 specifications more than doubled. Just as brand-qualified carcasses were dramatically more plentiful, the CAB cutout price continued to elevate above commodity Choice. In the period from 2008 to 2021, the whole CAB carcass premium cutout value above commodity Choice increased by 178 percent. Bringing the discussion into the fourth quarter of 2021 has CAB looking back at the pricing sheets with regard to the Prime quality grade. In September of this year, CAB shared the packerreported Prime grid premium had doubled that of a year ago, reaching just over $20 per cwt. This, at a time when the Prime share of all fed cattle carcasses, just over nine percent, was on par with the record-large 2020 proportion for September. CAB Prime carcasses have increased by 140 percent in the past five years. Since the September Insider report, the Prime grid premium has amazingly increased by an additional 50 percent. The latest $30.84 per cwt weighted average packer premium sets the record for the highest reported number in the report. Seasonality is such an important feature of fourthquarter boxed beef pricing that it deserves a nod in regard to the discussion around Prime. Most purchase orders for Prime boxed beef items are for middle meats. Of course, consumers want high-quality middle meats

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Without question, the talk amongst cattle producers in recent days has been about the upturn in fed cattle prices. All parties upstream of the packing sector are elated, and likely relieved, to see the price break free from the furrow between $120 and $125 per hundredweight (cwt) the fed cattle trade had been digging for 19 weeks. The average for the week of Nov. 1 was $128 per cwt, but trade came in on Nov. 5 with many sales at $130 per cwt. The latter price represents a $6 per cwt improvement in a two-week period. To say this rally stands in stark contrast to multiple weeks leading up to it is an understatement. One of the primary reasons for the strength in fed cattle prices is that feedyards in the four major feeding states – Texas, Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado – are showing the fewest market-ready cattle of 2021 at this time. The downtrend is within seasonal expectations, as fed cattle supplies tend to be smaller in November. This is all relative to packer capacity or willingness to harvest cattle six days out of the week. But, the recent two weeks have also featured very healthy harvested head count totals. The 668,000 head total seen the week of Oct. 25 is very near the perceived upper-end of the range for weekly capacity for the industry. There are very few weeks in the past five years equaling or surpassing that number. Reports early the week of Nov. 8 indicate feedyards have upped their bids to the $132 to $134 per cwt level, but packer bids are at $130 per cwt with little trade developing. The premium in the north has re-emerged, with packers seeking higher grading cattle to fulfill holiday demand. Demand for boxed beef pulled carcass cutout values slightly higher last week, as prices increased for Certified Angus Beef (CAB) and Choice products. Early in the week of Nov. 8, the Select price narrowed the gap on Choice, but the spread is quite wide as a starting point. CAB traditional, CAB Prime and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prime carcasses are all in high demand and the price spreads show this. With cutout values relatively steady, the adjustments across the carcass are subtle. It looks like ribeyes have ticked a bit higher with the return to holiday demand buying. Strip loins are seeing an uptick, rightfully, as they are becoming a focus of buyers, with the price spread between ribeyes and strips historically wide in recent data. A practical look at cutout values suggests fourth-

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SALES Nov. 15-17

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

Nov. 11-14

EVENTS

Nov. 18

World Championship Ranch Rodeo, Amarillo, Texas. For more information, visit wrca.org. Nov. 15-22 Great Northern Livestock Exposition, Archer Complex, Cheyenne. For more information, visit greatnorthernlivestockexpo.com. Nov. 16 Wyoming Livestock Board Meeting, 11 a.m., Wyoming Livestock Board Office, 1934 Wyott Drive, Cheyenne. For more information, contact Renae Krakow at 307-777-6443 or renae.krakow@wyo.gov. Nov. 16 Cover Crop Grazing Conference, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, Mead, Neb. For more information and to register, visit enrec.unl.edu/2021covercropgrazingconference/. Nov. 16-17 Range Beef Cow Symposium, The Monument, Rapid City, SD. For more information, visit beef.unl.edu/range-beef-cow-symposium. Nov. 19-20 Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Convention, DoubleTree Hotel, Greeley, Colo. 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 grazinglands.org.

Big horn Basin

LIVESTOCK AUCTION LLC

Nov. 16

Worland, WY

Sale Barn: 307-347-9201 Danny Vigil: 307-388-0781

Broadcasting and Online Bidding Available At lmaauctions.com. Please visit to fill out an application and view auctions. Nov. 8 - 1,270 Hd. • Nov. 11 - 467 Hd. Breeden, Clinton - Ten Sleep 2 Hfrd Cows, avg. 1583# .........$4900 Cows & Bulls Steady 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1318# .........$4500 BULLS 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1385# .........$4450 PAR Ranch - Meeteetse Good, Robert - Greybull 00 1 Blk Bull, 1920# ......................$86 1 Blk Cow, 1310# .....................$4550 Johnstone, Alex - Ten Sleep Whitt, Bonnie - Meeteetse 50 1 Blk Bull, 2035# ......................$82 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 865# ...........$4500 Lake, Jerry - Thermopolis Renner, Paddy - Meeteetse 1 Blk Bull, 1760# ......................$8100 1 Blk Cow, 1425# .....................$4400 Sommers Ranch LLC - Pinedale HEIFERS & HEIFER CALVES 1 Hrfd Bull, 1680# ....................$7900 Harris, Sierra - Burlington 1 Hrfd Bull, 1800# ....................$7650 1 Lnghn Hfr Clf, ................. $370/Hd. 1 Hrfd Bull, 1660# ....................$7550 Thoman, Blaine - LaBarge Lyman, Dwight - Ten Sleep 12 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 353# .....$17500 1 Blk Bull, 1965# ......................$7550 14 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 453# .....$16500 00 1 Blk Bull, 1770# ......................$72 18 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 524# .....$14500 Grenseman, Janet - Glenrock Schatz Irrev Trust - Lovell 50 1 Blk Bull, 1565# ......................$74 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 381# .......$17400 Dewey, Jesse - Otto 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 507# .......$14800 1 BWF Bull, 1790# ...................$7400 Robertson Trust - Worland Price, Charles - Daniel 7 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 382# .....$17200 1 Blk Bull, 1655# ......................$7350 Frias, Ramon - Powell COWS 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 408# .......$17100 Pitchfork Ranch - Meeteetse 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 495# .......$14750 1 Red Cow, 1300# ...................$6550 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 578# .......$13100 00 1 Blk Cow, 1270# .....................$65 Bjornestad Land & Cattle - Manderson 3 Red Cows, avg. 1457# .........$6350 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 395# .......$17000 1 Blk Cow, 1540# .....................$6250 29 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 480# .....$16250 50 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1335#...........$56 Greer, Lory - Hyattville 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1212#...........$5550 7 Rd/Bk Hfr Clvs, avg. 405# ..$17000 Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 18 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 501# ...$16000 00 1 RWF Cow, 1315# .................$64 Falling Springs Ranch - Covington 1 RWF Cow, 1315# .................$6100 11 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 422# .....$17000 2 Red Cows, avg. 1310# .........$5850 Jackson, Tom - Worland 1 Red Cow, 1285# ...................$5750 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 395# .......$16800 1 Red Cow, 1385# ...................$5700 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 472# .......$15200 50 2 Red Cows, avg. 1270# .........$53 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 545# .......$13300 1 Red Cow, 1230# ...................$5000 Whitt, Star - Thermopolis 00 2 RWF Cows, avg. 1070# .......$46 3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 388#....$16700 Price, Kenneth - Daniel 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 573# .......$14200 1 Blk Cow, 1420# .....................$6300 Axtell Ranch - Thermopolis 00 1 Blk Cow, 1405# .....................$59 24 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 395#..$16450 1 Blk Cow, 1480# .....................$5850 36 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 480# .....$15500 1 Blk Cow, 1285# .....................$5750 Carol Lou Kennedy Living - Lovell 00 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1465# .......$56 1 Red Hfr Clf, 400# ................$16400 1 BWF Cow, 1360#..................$5500 Meyers, Jr., Marvin Thermopolis 50 1 Blk Cow, 1335# .....................$52 4 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 428#....$16400 1 BWF Cow, 1305#..................$5150 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 544# .......$14200 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1233#...........$5000 Logan, Jill & Ransom - Thermopolis 50 1 Red Cow, 1280# ...................$49 4 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 424#....$16350 1 BWF Cow, 1320#..................$4900 3 Char Hfr Clvs, avg. 408# ....$16200 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1270# .......$4550 Lewton, Lonnie - Ten Sleep 00 1 Blk Cow, 1335# .....................$44 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 350# .......$16200 LU Ranch - Worland Trenkle, S. Frank - Otto 50 1 Blk Cow, 1275# .....................$60 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 456# .......$16100 1 Blk Cow, 1455# .....................$5900 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 556# .......$13800 1 Blk Cow, 1340# .....................$5750 Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 00 1 Blk Cow, 1300# .....................$53 9 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 269#....$15000 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1285#...........$4800 E Spear Ranch - Ft. Washakie PAR Ranch - Meeteetse 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 526# .......$14800 1 Blk Cow, 1540# .....................$5900 Schlattman, Dean - Greybull Gilbreath, Donald - Meeteetse 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 535# .......$14500 1 CharX Cow, 1485# ...............$5900 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 592# .......$13750 Lazy S Ranch - Farson Hatch, Kyle - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1320# .....................$5850 2 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 495#..$14200 1 BWF Cow, 1545#..................$5750 Homewood, Lucky - Frannie 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1355#...........$4900 5 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 508#..$14100 Sommers Ranch - Pinedale 7 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 564#..$13650 00 1 BWF Cow, 1460#..................$58 Teppert, Floyd - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1360# .....................$5700 1 Hrfd Hfr Clf, 390# ................$14000 1 BWF Cow, 1270#..................$5150 Farley, Christine - Worland 00 1 RWF Cow, 1250# .................$48 2 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 508#....$13900 2 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1383# .........$4700 Ludwig, Clair - Shell 50 3 BWF Cows, avg. 12448# .....$46 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 590# .......$13800 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1225# .......$4400 Galloway, Clayton - Manderson Hoffman, Ron - Thermopolis 4 Blk Hfrs, avg. 620#..............$13900 1 Blk Cow, 1140# .....................$5800 4 Blk Hfrs, avg. 714#..............$13650 Mills, Irene - Thermopolis Wheatcroft, Alexander - Worland 50 1 BWF Cow, 1425#..................$57 4 Blk Hfrs, avg. 759#..............$13800 Skalsky, Sara - Powell 26 Blk Hfrs, avg. 877# ...........$13350 1 Red Cow, 1200# ...................$5600 Skovard-Grenseman, Janet - Glenrock Doyle McKim & Sons - Manderson 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 568# .......$13350 1 Blk Cow, 1340# .....................$5550 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 665# .......$12500 Belden, Brett - Thermopolis Winchester Hereford Ranch - Worland 00 1 Red Cow, 1610# ...................$54 1 RWF Hfr Clf, 625#...............$12500 LC Tawni & Matt Livestock - Frannie HEIFERETTES 00 1 Blk Cow, 1555# .....................$51 Galloway, Clayton - Manderson 50 1 BWF Cow, 1260#..................$42 13 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 782# .....$10900 1 BWF Cow, 1260#..................$4250 5 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 894# .........$8000 00 1 Blk Cow, 1470# .....................$41 Ray, Sam - Worland Galloway, Clayton - Manderson 3 Blk Hfettes, avg. 848#...........$9000 1 Blk Cow, 1140# .....................$5050 Sommers Ranch LLC - Pinedale 00 1 Blk Cow, 1070# .....................$46 3 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 942# .........$8750 1 Blk Cow, 1275# .....................$4100 5 BWF Hfrettes, avg. 932# ......$8400 Ray, Sam - Worland Pitchfork Ranch - Meeteetse 00 1 Blk Cow, 1335# .....................$50 12 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1013# .....$8350 Ready, Merrill - Thermopolis STEERS & STEERS CALVES 00 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1198# ...........$50 Galloway, Clayton - Manderson Sommers Herefords - Pinedale 17 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 328# .....$21700 1 Hrfd Cow, 1470# ...................$4900 9 Red Str Clvs, avg. 359#......$21100

27 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 395# .....$20500 3 Red Str Clvs, avg. 390#......$19500 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 483# .......$18550 Thoman, Blaine - LaBarge 20 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 348# .....$21400 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 432# .......$19100 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 497# .......$18900 21 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 546# .....$16600 Logan, Jill & Ransom - Thermopolis 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 549# .......$15550 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 549# .......$15550 9 Hrfd Str Clvs, avg. 583# .....$14400 Axtell Ranch - Thermopolis 5 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 383# ....$19700 14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 530# .....$17650 Falling Springs Ranch LLC - Covington 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 457# .......$19350 1 Blk Str Clf, 520# ..................$16550 Pitchfork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 386# .......$19300 29 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 465# .....$19050 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 485# .....$17950 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 696# .......$13500 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 710# .....$13450 Jackson, Tom - Worland 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 444# .......$19200 14 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 529# .....$17500 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 581# .......$15600 Lake, Jerry - Thermopolis 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 421# .......$19000 Bjornestad Land & Cattle - Manderson 31 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 487# .....$18000 50 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 590# .....$15900 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 655# .......$15100 1 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 575# .......$13850 Schatz Irrevoc Trust - Lovell 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 518# .......$17700 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 578# .......$15700 Frias, Ramon - Powell 5 Rd/Bk Str Clvs, avg. 485# ..$17100 2 Blk Strs, avg. 763#..............$14350 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 568# .......$14750 Whitt, Ash - Thermopolis 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 500# .......$17000 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 527# .......$16400 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 598# .......$14800 Whitt, Star - Thermopolis 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 533# .......$16600 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 610# .......$15100 Trenkle, S. Frank - Otto 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 528# .......$16400 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 621# .......$15400 Thompson Cattle Co. - Billings 14 Blk Strs, avg. 812#............$15000 Greer, Lory - Hyattville 1 Red Str, 785# ......................$14850 17 Red Str Clvs, avg. 557# ...$16200 8 Red Str Clvs, avg. 589#......$15000 Meyers, Jr., Marvin Thermopolis 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 570# .......$15550 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 618# .......$15400 Schlattman, Dean - Greybull 6 Red Str Clvs, avg. 567#......$15400 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 630# .......$15050 E Spear Ranch LLC - Ft. Washakie 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 589# .......$15200 Skovard-Grenseman, Janet - Glenrock 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 618# .......$14800 Barnard, Joel - Lovell 4 Red Str Clvs, avg. 575#......$14800 4 Red Strs, avg. 1019# ..........$12250 Lewton, Lonnie - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 588# .......$14750 Neves, Jay & Susan - Otto 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 619#$ .....$14700 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 593 .........$14350 Beasley, Nephi - Herriman 3 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 630# ....$14675 Henderson, Tye - Powell 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 617# .......$14650 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 695# .......$13550 Homewood, Lucy - Frannie 3 CharX Str Clvs, avg. 565#..$14600 Owsley, TJ - Thermopolis 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 638# .......$14550 E Spear Ranch LLC - Ft. Washakie 3 RWF Str Clvs, avg. 595# ....$14450

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Ludvigson Stock Farms and LN Cattle Company Herds Complete Female Dispersal 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 The Wyoming Angus Association 11th Annual Wyoming Select Female Sale, Archer Event Center, Cheyenne, 816-853-2697, angushall.com Paint Rock Angus Annual Fall Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307-469-2206, 307-469-2252, paintrockangus.com Vermilion Ranch Fall Performance Sale, Public Auction Yards, Billings, Mont., 406-670-0078, 406-672-5844, vermilionangus.com Wyoming Angus Association Select Female Sale/All American Angus Sale, Archer Complex, Cheyenne, 307-216-0090, 816-853-2697, wyomingangus.org Stevenson’s Diamond Dot Fall Production Sale, at the ranch, Hobson, Mont., 406-366-9023, 406-374-2250, stevensonsdiamonddot.com Ward Livestock Red White & Blue Bull Sale, at the ranch, Laramie, 307399-9863 Western Video Market, Silver Legacy, Reno, Nev., 530-347-3793, wvmcattle.com Beef Country Genetics Sale, Midland Bull Test, Columbus, Mont., 406-7800176, 406-679-1796, 406-323-3415, 406-546-4687, mcdonnellangus.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Five Million in Royalties from Wyoming In a Feb. 10, 1922 issue of the Greybull Standard, the following was reported. In the two years of the operation of the oil land leasing act more than $5,000,000 in royalties have been poured into the coffers of the United States Treasury at Washington, D.C. from the oil lands of Wyoming. These figures, secured from the general land office by Joseph C. O’Mahoney, were announced by him here today. They showed that the receipts of the government under the leasing act of Feb. 25, 1920, on account of royalties, bonuses and rentals accruing in this state up to Jan. 31, 1922, amounted to $5,058,077.93, and that in last December alone their total was $309,368.47. Data for the same period in California, but including the revenue from the naval reserves

in that state, showed a two-year total of $8,453,605.97. Excluding these reserves, the amount stood at $4,664,964.50. Figuring only those government lands outside of the navy tracts, therefore, Wyoming produced a greater royalty to the government than did California. The Teapot Dome is the only reserve in this state, and it has not yet been developed. When the work is fully opened up there, it is predicted, the field will prove to be a fertile one, so that Wyoming's grand total in royalties will at least equal those of the coast state. O'Mahoney returned the first of the week from Powell, where he appeared in litigation over the McMahon Gas Field, and left today for Denver, from which city he will go to Washington, according to the Cheyenne Tribune. According to wyohis-

tory.org, a project of the Wyoming State Historical Society, an article entitled “The Oil Business in Wyoming” by University of Wyoming History Professor Phil Roberts adds to the story below. The early 1920s were the heyday of Wyoming oil production and refining. Numerous wells were in production in the Big Horn Basin, Oregon Basin, Elk Basin, Greybull, Garland and Grass Creek fields. In eastern Wyoming, the Lance Creek Field near Lusk was one of the state’s largest, causing the town of Lusk to grow to an estimated population in excess of 5,000 people by the early 1920s.By 1923, Casper alone boasted five refineries – the tiny Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Company facility on South Center Street built in 1895; the Belgo-American refinery later known as the Midwest Refinery built east of Highland Cemetery in 1903; the giant Standard Oil Refinery in southwest Casper, opened in March 1914 and expanded in 1922 into the largest gasoline-producing refinery in the world; the Texaco Refinery, three miles east of Casper that opened in 1923; and the small White Eagle Refinery opened the same year.

• Upcoming Sales •

Nov. 18 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Nov. 22 – Monday Bred Cow & Feeder Special w/ All Class Cattle Nov. 25 – No Sale, Happy Thanksgiving! Dec. 2 – All Class Cattle Dec. 6 – Feeder & Weaned Calf Special - Feeder Cattle

Roughnecks after capping an oil well in the Salt Creek Field in the 1920s. American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming. Photo sourced from wyohistory.org with article “The Oil Business in Wyoming” by Phil Roberts. Historical Reproductions by Perue

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume

Steers Heifers

PAYS 11-10

7562

Centennial 11-11

500-600 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull Stock Cows FOR THE WEEK ENDING May 24, 2019 Sltr Cows Pairs

UnUnder 400

400-500

140-225 150-176

141-207 131-163

137-169 131-149.75

140-166.50 131-141.50

136-149 131-143.50

115-155.50 111-141

65-88 35-65

175-202.50 158-173

142-190 130-173

130-167 133-156.50

130-156 120-145

130-143 124-137

131-159 113.50-130

71-78 30-77

142.50

75-86.50 72-75

Crawford 172.50-212.50 11-5 6197 152.50-180.50

161-201 141.50-174

150-188 152.50-174.75 137-151.50 140.50-169.50 145.50-160 136

35-65

$1200-$1290

189-216 154.25-189

174-211 142-170

154-185 147-155.50

146-160.50 131-141.50

145 145-152.50

151-159.50 140-143.50

69.50-85.50 42-76

Torrington 11-10 9510

210-231 180-200

185-217 169-188

166-190 145-159

153-176.50 142-149

150-154 157-159

156-167.50 138-162

89-101 46-73

75-128

157.50-219 150-185

161-210.25 132.50-176.50

145-186 135-173.50

154-168.50 150-153

144-161 155

146-163.25 128-150.50

75.50-92.50 43-95

$700-$1650

Big Horn Basin 11-11 1737

193-217 140-172

171-193.50 142-170

138.50-177 131-160

135-154 125

134.50-148.50 138

150 133.50

72-86 41-65.50

Billings 11-11 8501

130-221 141-190

150-200.50 135-178.75

132-179 125-161

131-167 123-152

130-154 122-155

139 131-138

60-92 33-60

PAYS

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

+1.25 +0.55 +1.42 +1.28 +1.17

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

158.03 158.18 159.33 162.33 165.03

157.33 159.08 160.45 162.95 164.60

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

Change -0.70 +0.90 +1.12 +0.62 -0.43

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev DECEMBER 7.74 MARCH 7.86 MAY 7.91 JULY 7.79

This Week 8.12 8.24 8.27. 8.14

Change +0.38 +0.38 +0.36 +0.35

CORN FUTURES

42-112

SETT PRICE

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Volume

131.88 136.40 140.25 135.63 134.80

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

Month Auction

130.63 135.85 138.83 134.35 133.63

Change

WHEAT FUTURES

Riverton 11-9 6438

St. Onge 11-5

This Week

DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST

FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 12, 2021 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

5.59 5.68 5.72 5.73

5.69 5.78 5.82 5.83

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

No Report

Change +0.10 +0.10 +0.10 +0.10

OATS FUTURES

Centennial

2135

200-345

200-262.50

95-155

St. Onge

2087

195-320

208

112-130

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 5.3426-5.8125 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 7.5750-7.6750 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45-48/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 44-45/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 30/cwt #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 44-45/cwt Den-Rate 50/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 42/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 45-47/cwt Den Rate 45/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of November 5, 2021 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly firm to 15.00 higher, instances 20.00-25.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder lambs under 90 lbs steady to 8.00 higher, heavier weights were 15.00-25.00 higher. At San Angelo, TX 4,074 head sold. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 4,191 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 105-165 lbs 220.00-248.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-110 lbs 237.00-245.00; 162 lbs 190.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 221.00-235.00; 150160 lbs 227.50-232.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-125 lbs no test. Equity Coop: wooled and shorn no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 358.00-388.00, few 400.00-405.00; 60-70 lbs 334.00-368.00; 70-80 lbs 300.00-340.00, few 346.00350.00; 80-90 lbs 282.00-310.00, few 316.00; 90-110 lbs 260.00-274.00, few 282.00-288.00. wooled and shorn 64 lbs 345.00; 70-80 lbs 310.00-324.00; 80 lbs 294.00; 90-110 lbs 260.00-274.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 80-90 lbs 253.00-255.00. hair 108 lbs 220.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 92 lbs 235.00. hair 104 lbs 210.00. Billings: hair 66 lbs 257.50; 78 lbs 247.00; 87 lbs 246.00; 90-100 lbs 185.00-225.00. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 112.00-125.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 138.00-160.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 120.00-130.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 112.00115.00; Cull 1 no test. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 137.50-165.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 105.00-135.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 92.50; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 100.00-115.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 110.00-129.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 105.00-139.00; Cull 1 75.00-90.00. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 89.00-95.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 87.00103.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 101.00-115.00, hair 105.00-119.00; Cull 1 no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: 74 lbs 316.00; 82 lbs 270.00. Ft. Collins: 65 lbs 272.50; 70-80 lbs 267.50-280.00; 92 lbs 245.00; 113 lbs 226.00. South Dakota: 48 lbs 350.00; 50-60 lbs 275.00-335.00; 60-70 lbs 275.00-335.00; 70-80 lbs 277.00-330.00; 80-90 lbs 261.00295.00; 90-100 lbs 243.00-261.00; 100-110 lbs 230.00-251.00; 110-120 lbs 216.00-226.00. Billings: 48 lbs 322.50; 50-60 lbs 307.50-312.50; 60-70 lbs 250.00-297.00; 70-80 lbs 241.00-253.00; 80-90 lbs 230.00248.00, few 259.00; 90-100 lbs 233.00-235.00; 100-110 lbs 197.00-212.00; 110-120 lbs 191.00-204.50; 126 lbs 192.00. Equity Coop: no sales.. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 73 lbs 364.00/cwt, 80 lbs 326.00/cwt; yearling hair 248.00/head; young hair 266.00/head; middle age hair 218.00-258.00/head; mixed age hair 100-120 lbs 185.00-214.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: no test.

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107.50-170 225

93-120

South Dakota: young 175.00-205.00/head; middle age 215.00/head. Billings: middle age 185 lbs 104.00/cwt; young hair 130 lbs 126.00 cwt. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 33,000 compared with 34,000 last week and 38,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of November 5, 2021 I In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was up 7 at 1340 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 39,360 bales were offered with sales of 89.7 percent. The Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0065 at .7456 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, S.C.. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean. Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 8.26 - .21 6.20-7.02 18 80s 6.93 - .29 5.20-5.89 19 70-80s 5.71 - .11 4.28-4.85 20 64-70s 4.76 + .09 3.57-4.05 21 64s 4.60 + .09 3.45-3.91 22 62s 4.43 + .03 3.32-3.77 23 60-62s ---------------24 60s ---------------25 58s ---------------26 56-58s 2.59 + .17 1.95-2.20 28 54s 1.62 + .10 1.22-1.38 30 50s 1.40 + .10 1.05-1.19 32 46-48s 1.0 + .12 0.75-0.85 Merino Clippings 3.04 + .02 2.28-2.59 Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO South Dakota Hay Summary As of November 12, 2021 All classes of hay remain firm. Very good demand for all types of hay currently. Cattle producers are shipping and weaning calves, which is keeping demand for high quality calf starting hay in high demand. All supplies of hay are much tighter this year due to the devastating drought. Corn harvest finishing up across the state as ground conditions firmed up enough to get equipment into fields. Warmer than average weather late week and over the weekend have helped to stretch feed supplies. This week much colder weather returned with snow chance East River. Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 285 Alfalfa - Premium/Supreme Large Round 250 Large Square 250 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Round 200 Grass - Premium Large Round 180 Grass - Good Large Round 150 Grass - Fair/Good Large Round 140 Straw/Wheat Large Square 160 Round 130 Small Square 6/bale Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Worthing, SD Colorado Hay Summary As of November 11, 2021 Compared to last week: Trade activity moderate on good demand for horse hay. Horse hay sold steady this period. Trade activity light on good demand for ranch and dairy hay. Trade inactive on all other hay markets. According to the NASS Colorado Crop Progress report for the week ending November 7, 2021, 4th cutting alfalfa hay harvested is at 94 percent. Stored feed supplies are 10 percent very short, 27 percent short, 54 percent adequate, and 9 percent surplus. The next available report will be Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mountains & Northwest Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Medium Square 270 Northeast Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 235 Alfalfa - Premium/Supreme Small Square 9.75/bale Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 8.75/bale Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Small Square 10/bale

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.41 7.18 7.03 6.66

7.25 7.17 7.05 6.66

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.16 -0.01 +0.02 NC

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH MAY

This Week

12.09 12.23 12.34 12.44

12.12 12.21 12.33 12.43

Change +0.03 -0.02 -0.01 -0.01

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

287.52 493.43 233.35 251.37 350.23

283.43 285.76 230.04 251.92 343.61

208.74 382.58 169.07 171.84 267.94

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

This Week

129.23 129.04 202.81 202.31

Prior Week

126.29 125.82 199.89 200.04

Last Year

106.33 106.74 165.35 166.43

Forage Mix-Three Way - Premium Small Square 10/bale Timothy Grass - Premium Small Square 11.25/bale San Luis Valley Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 250 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 200 Forage Mix-Four Way - Premium Large Square 300 Small Square 11.50/bale Southeast Alfalfa - Premium Medium Square 250 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 10/bale Source: USDA-AMS Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Montana Hay Summary As of November 5, 2021 Compared to last week: Hay sold fully steady. Demand for hay remains very good. A portion of ranchers continue to search for hay however this has started to slow. Limited sales were seen this week. Hay continues to sell out of neighboring states and Canada; delivered prices for these offerings continue to be 285.00-325.00. Producers are starting to market dairy quality hay. Initial asking prices are 350.00-375.00 per ton with most offerings testing over 175 RFV. Several producers have yet to market any of their dairy quality hay. Market activity this week was slow on limited offerings. According to the drought monitor 100% of the state is in Moderate drought or worse; 100% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse both unchanged from last week. 69.68% of the state is in extreme drought or worse, down 1.15% from last week. 22.59% of the state is in an exceptional drought up 2.48% from last week. Alfalfa - Premium/Supreme Large Square 375 Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 400 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 325-350 Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Billings, MT

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WOLVES continued from page A1 potential distinct population segment in the western Northern Rocky Mountains,” said FWS, nodding towards their opinion that these states don’t have legislation to support the wolves. Petitions against the delisting With the most recent announcement of the review to delist the gray wolf, several petitions have been filed to protect gray wolves. The first petition was filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, Humane Society of the U.S., Humane Society Legislative Fund and

the Sierra Club. The petition requested wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains, or entire western U.S., be relisted under ESA. A threatened listing could preserve federal oversight on gray wolves, as well as provide FWS with regulatory flexibility to manage conflicts over wolves with individual states. The second petition was filed by Western Watersheds Project, WildEarth Guardians and a coalition of similar organizations, including Wyoming Untrapped and Wyoming Wildlife Advocates. The

“It is appropriate for the FWS to continue to monitor state management of these recovered populations, but we urge FWS to dedicate resources to species that are truly imperiled.” – Kaitlynn Glover, Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

petition seeks endangered status for gray wolves in several western states, including Wyoming. Controversy at hand Kaitlynn Glover, Public Lands Council executive director and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association executive director of natural resources commented, “It is unacceptable for the FWS to continue to be held hostage by groups who want nothing more than to turn the Endangered Species Act into a permanent management tool.” “It is appropriate for the FWS to continue to monitor state management of these recovered populations, but we urge FWS to dedicate resources to species that are truly imperiled,” Glover said. “We will continue to defend delisting of these clearlyrecovered gray wolf populations.” On the other hand, Native American activists are requesting better com-

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munication with agency officials, including President Biden’s promise that under his administration, the U.S. Department of the Interior would listen to and consider comments from the Native American communities it governs.

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Tom Rogers, president of Global Indigenous Council, shared, “The number one thing we requested was consultation as directed by the president,” Rodgers said. Prior to the Biden administration, the Trump administration removed the gray wolf from the list of endangered species in 2020, providing enforcement of management to the states. A FWS spokesperson shared, “Emergency listing remains on the table, in the case FWS sees circumstances develop that would lead FWS to apply that authority.” Mexican gray wolf proposals While there is controversy and opposing opinions surrounding potential delisting, proposals for the management of Mexican gray wolves are also being considered. In a recent proposed rule, the FWS seeks to amend the existing Experimental, Non-Essential Rule, also known as 10(j) status, to the population of Mexican gray wolves in New Mexico and Arizona. During a news briefing on Oct. 27, Amy Leuders, Southwest regional director for FWS shared,

“Recovering the Mexican wolf remains a top priority for the service, and we continue to make steady progress toward this goal.” To keep the population growing, FWS wants to remove the population limit, which is capped at 325 animals and place temporary restrictions on ranchers’ ability to kill or capture a wolf threatening livestock. Proposed changes follow a 2018 court order to revise the designation of the Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project to ensure the experimental population contributes to long term recovery of the wolf. The possible changes are the result of a 10(j) designation, which allows FWS to designate land for reintroduction of a species for an experimental population. The Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area serves as this purpose. “We believe these changes to the Mexican wolf 10(j) rule will allow us to recover Mexican wolves more effectively in the wild,” said Leuders. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Scholarships announced The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 scholarship application cycle for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program and the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program. These partnerships with the 19 1890 land-grant universities and 35 Tribal colleges and universities are among USDA’s efforts to develop the next generation of food and agriculture leaders and build an agriculture workforce that is more representative of America. These scholarship programs are administered through USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). “The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program and the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program offer full scholarships that empower students at Minority-Serving Institutions to pursue careers in agriculture,” said Dr. Lisa Ramirez, director of USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. The application deadline for both is Jan. 31, 2022. For more information on these scholars programs, visit usda.gov/partnerships/higher-education-initiatives.

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Producers should evaluate management plans with high cost of inputs High commodity prices continue to present opportunities for profits despite soaring fertilizer prices, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Mark Welch, AgriLife Extension grain market economist, said producers may feel sticker shock when pricing nitrogen fertilizer, but higher prices for crops like wheat and corn put those input costs in perspective. Welch said producers looking to fertilize wheat fields now, or those preparing management plans for other commodities like corn next season, are seeing record fertilizer prices at suppliers. The most recent and similar runup for nitrogen fertilizers, like anhydrous ammonia, occurred between 2012 and 2014. “Higher prices might be causing some pause among producers,” he said. “It’s understandable. If you’re putting a budget together, the input cost for fertilizer alone could be double what it was a year ago, maybe more.” Anhydrous ammonia, the least expensive nitrogen fertilizer used widely in commercial commodity production, has reached $1,000 or more per ton compared to $495 per ton last year. The previous high crop-season average price for anhydrous ammonia was $851 per ton in 2014. Relative prices Higher natural gas prices also have contributed somewhat, but Welch said the upward price trajectory is mainly tied directly to higher grain prices. When grain prices go up, fertilizer follows based on demand associated with producers’ reaction to opportunistic market conditions for their crops, which typically includes planting more acres and managing them for maximum yields. While producers may balk at the rising cost of fertilizer, Welch said an application’s productive value is more positive than in previous years due to the higher grain prices. “I understand how watching fertilizer prices has been a jolt and is causing real anxiety among pro-

“I understand how watching fertilizer prices has been a jolt and is causing real anxiety among producers. But I want to emphasize there are better marketing opportunities because grain prices are so good.” – Mark Welch, Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension

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ducers,” he said. “But I want to emphasize there are better marketing opportunities because grain prices are so good.” Welch said fertilizer costs per bushel remain better than when prices for grains including wheat and corn were in the cellar. For example, based on Nov. 4 wheat prices, it would take 126 bushels to pay for one ton of anhydrous ammonia, whereas the same ton of fertilizer cost a producer 158 bushels of wheat in 2016. Opportunities based on $7.50 per bushel wheat and $5.50 per bushel corn futures make bottom-line outcomes more positive relative to the expense of doubled fertilizer input costs, he said. Minimize risks, maximize efficiencies The challenge for producers will be to minimize risks associated with higher input cost commitments and maximize pricing opportunities on the marketing side, Welch said. Efficient application of fertilizer will be an important component to budgeting this season, he said. He recommends assessing available soil nutrients through rigorous testing and pinpointing fertilizer needs. Producers should also consider split applications and timing fertilization in ways that maximize crop progress and avoid degradation by environmental conditions, including rainfall events, he said. Establishing nitrogen-fixing cover crops this winter may also be a good investment this year. “This is a year where management decisions now

Mandate challenges continue Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wyoming is continuing its challenge of unconstitutional federal vaccine mandates. Action on Nov. 10 follows on other legal challenges over the past two weeks. Wyoming and a coalition of 10 states filed suit against the Biden administration’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, which seeks to impose a vaccine mandate on healthcare workers throughout the nation. “Wyoming continues to face a significant shortage of healthcare workers and this federal mandate will only exacerbate our healthcare staffing issues,” Gordon said. “This administration needs to understand overreaching policies that force employees to choose between vaccination and termination negatively impact Wyoming communities, rural healthcare and residents of skilled nursing facilities.” The CMS vaccine mandate, as the lawsuit mentions, “Imposes an unprecedented federal vaccine mandate on nearly every full-time employee, part-time employee, volunteer and contractor working at a wide range of healthcare facilities receiving Medicaid or Medicare funding.”

could help budgeting in the future and ultimately the margins,” he said. “Whether it’s crop rotations, cover crops, extensive soil testing or limiting applications based on timing and need, producers will want to be as efficient as possible with their resources.” Plan for 2022 management, marketing now On the crop management side, Welch said it may be a good idea to buy fertil-

izer for future needs – or, if possible, approach dealers to lock in prices and supplies due to high prices and potential availability concerns. “Higher prices are one thing, but getting fertilizer when and where you need it, that is an entirely different concern that isn’t very predictable,” he said. “Whether logistical issues like shipping or trucking problems might weigh into supply shortages,

that is an unknown at this point.” Welch said the U.S. imports nitrogen fertilizers from countries such as Canada, Trinidad-Tobago, Russia and Qatar, but he has no recent data on how much national consumption is reliant on other nations. From 2015-19, the U.S. increased ammonia nitrogen fertilizer production and imports declined based on favorable domestic natural gas prices and strong corn production. On the crop marketing side, Welch said locking in contracts at current prices could reduce risks associated with potential price dips in futures markets. Crop success in the Midwest drives

U.S. production. However, other nations like Brazil can impact overall supplies while demand is driven by China’s increased need for feed as it rebuilds its swine herd. “Grain stocks are still very tight, and the demand factor appears to be steady,” he said. “The U.S. crop did well this season, and Brazil is expecting a record crop following a very short crop last season. The question is where prices will go from here, and producers need to be considering that now and factor it into their budgets.” This article was written by Adam Russell and is courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife. For more information, visit agrilife.org.

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EPA continued from page A1 and lasting cuts in pollution across the country.” Proposed rule According to the EPA, the proposed rule would reduce 41 million tons of methane emissions from 2023-35, which is equivalent to 920 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. The EPA plans to accomplish emission reductions through updated and broadened methane and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emission reduction requirements for new, modified and reconstructed oil and gas sources; and requirements for individual states to develop plans to limit methane emissions from existing sources. Key features highlighted

by the EPA include: a comprehensive monitoring program for well sites and compressor stations; a compliance option to allow flexibility in finding major leaks; a zero-emissions standard for both new and existing pneumatic controllers; standards to eliminate venting of associated gas, as well as requirements to capture and sell gas where sales lines are available; proposed performance standards for storage tanks, pumps and compressors; and a requirement that states engage with overburdened and underserved communities, among other stakeholders, while developing state plans. A press release from the EPA states the agency

is also requesting information on additional sources of methane, as well as input on how to structure a community monitoring program, which would, according to the EPA, “empower the public to detect and report large emission events for appropriate follow-up by owners and operators.” Regan shares, “By building on existing technologies and encouraging innovative new solutions, we are committed to a durable final rule that is anchored in science and the law, that protects communities living near oil and natural gas facilities and advances the nation’s climate goals under the Paris Agreement.” Wyoming’s response Gov. Mark Gordon shares the proposed rule creates industry uncertainty,

as well as impacts the ability of western states to efficiently and effectively produce energy. He says, “EPA’s latest announcement to regulate methane for new infrastructure and existing facilities adds yet another level of uncertainty to the operations of Wyoming’s oil and gas industry. This is happening just as our industry motes onto more solid footing, with increasing rig counts and the return of jobs in this sector.” Gordon notes he believes the announcement of this proposed rule is part of “superficial climate aboveall strategy” and was timed to coincide with the climate meeting in Glasgow, noting the announcement appears rushed and requires further evaluation.

The EPA will take comment on the proposed rule for 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. In addition, the EPA will hold virtual public hearings and trainings. To learn more, visit epa.gov/controlling-air-pollution-oiland-natural-gas-industry. “As EPA moves forward, I urge them to make sure that knowledgeable, scientific data from the oil and gas industry is carefully considered in the process,” he says. “These industries are experienced in managing methane in the oil and gas field, particularly in Wyoming.” Gordon concludes, “Wyoming, in fact, preceded the federal government in regulating methane emissions more than a decade ago. Rather than gum-flap-

ping, it would have been better to have recognized the efforts of western states that are already far ahead on this issue. The systematic targeting of fossil fuels from western lands through fees, taxes, royalty increases and additional levels of review will inevitably lead to higher prices at the pump.” Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Friday, November 5 & Tuesday, November 9 Market Report • 6,438 Head Sold Representative Sales Early Consignments STEERS JEFFREY CITY 7 Steer, 319#................................................ $216.00 LAKETOWN, UT 8 Steer, 353#................................................ $214.00 RIVERTON 6 Steer, 314#................................................ $212.00 69 Steer, 414#................................................ $211.00 BOULDER 92 Steer, 395#................................................ $207.50 DANIEL 25 Steer, 388#................................................ $207.25 JEFFREY CITY 19 Steer, 395#................................................ $205.50 LANDER 78 Steer, 445#................................................ $201.50 BOULDER 18 Steer, 453#................................................ $197.00 HUDSON 42 Steer, 467#................................................ $194.00 RIVERTON 12 Steer, 497#................................................ $192.00 44 Steer, 492#................................................ $187.25 111 Steer, 496# ................................................ $186.00 LANDER 34 Steer, 501#................................................ $185.00 RIVERTON 41 Steer, 513#................................................ $182.00 JEFFREY CITY 46 Steer, 515#................................................ $181.75 KEMMERER 22 Steer, 506#................................................ $181.00 HUDSON 15 Steer, 533#................................................ $180.50 BIG PINEY 72 Steer, 523#................................................ $177.25 RIVERTON 56 Steer, 537#................................................ $175.00 LANDER 64 Steer, 546#................................................ $171.25 BOULDER 50 Steer, 548#................................................ $170.50 LANDER 13 Steer, 565#................................................ $165.00 RAWLINS 20 Steer, 556#................................................ $164.00 CASPER 48 Steer, 587#................................................ $161.50 LANDER 10 Steer, 607#................................................ $160.50 14 Steer, 809#................................................ $159.50 RIVERTON 39 Steer, 617#................................................ $157.00 LANDER 14 Steer, 841#................................................ $155.50 BOULDER 13 Steer, 624#................................................ $152.00 BAIROIL 55 Steer, 987#................................................ $151.00 LANDER 3 Steer, 693#................................................ $150.00 KINNEAR 8 Steer, 859#................................................ $148.50 18 Steer, 629#................................................ $147.50 LANDER 7 Steer, 708#................................................ $145.00 2 Steer, 1012#.............................................. $143.00 HEIFERS BOULDER 6 Heifer, 287#............................................... $197.50 RIVERTON 6 Heifer, 295#............................................... $197.00 LAKETOWN, UT 10 Heifer, 339#............................................... $193.00 KEMMERER 8 Heifer, 328#............................................... $190.00 DANIEL 44 Heifer, 372#............................................... $189.00 RIVERTON 3 Heifer, 378#............................................... $183.00 LANDER 36 Heifer, 377#............................................... $181.00 BOULDER 16 Heifer, 385#............................................... $180.50 RIVERTON 6 Heifer, 403#............................................... $173.00 5 Heifer, 427#............................................... $171.50 KINNEAR 11 Heifer, 409# ............................................... $170.00 LANDER 25 Heifer, 414#............................................... $169.00 KEMMERER 23 Heifer, 410#............................................... $167.50 LANDER 65 Heifer, 447#............................................... $167.00 BOULDER 27 Heifer, 436#............................................... $165.25 RIVERTON 22 Heifer, 453#............................................... $164.00 KINNEAR 22 Heifer, 449#............................................... $162.50 DANIEL 13 Heifer, 474#............................................... $162.00 40 Heifer, 473#............................................... $160.75 RANDOLPH, UT 39 Heifer, 480#............................................... $158.25

LANDER 40 Heifer, 500#............................................... $155.50 4 Heifer, 505#............................................... $153.00 19 Heifer, 753#............................................... $152.50 RIVERTON 26 Heifer, 482#............................................... $152.00 DANIEL 3 Heifer, 538#............................................... $151.50 CASPER 15 Heifer, 553#............................................... $151.25 KINNEAR 51 Heifer, 540#............................................... $151.00 KEMMERER 28 Heifer, 543#............................................... $150.00 LANDER 6 Heifer, 556#............................................... $149.25 15 Heifer, 797#............................................... $149.00 KINNEAR 29 Heifer, 560#............................................... $148.50 LANDER 7 Heifer, 704#............................................... $145.00 FARSON 4 Heifer, 572#............................................... $144.50 LANDER 37 Heifer, 891#............................................... $143.50 KINNEAR 8 Heifer, 898#............................................... $143.00 LABARGE 6 Heifer, 935#............................................... $140.00 COWS LANDER 6 Cow, 1019# ................................................. $76.00 ARMINTO 2 Cow, 1002# ................................................. #72.00 ROCK SPRINGS 4 Cow, 1250# ................................................. $67.00 JACKSON 3 Cow, 1190# ................................................. $61.00 FARSON 1 Cow, 1550# ................................................. $60.50 BIG PINEY 2 Cow, 1322# ................................................. $59.50 ROCK SPRINGS 4 Cow, 1330# ................................................. $59.00 6 Cow, 1443# ................................................. $58.50 ARMINTO 8 Cow, 1373# ................................................. $58.00 LANDER 3 Cow, 1570# ................................................. $57.50 ROCK SPRINGS 5 Cow, 1363# ................................................. $56.50 BIG PINEY 4 Cow, 1283# ................................................. $56.00 LANDER 2 Cow, 1152# ................................................. $54.00 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1315# ................................................. $53.50 JACKSON 2 Cow, 1377# ................................................. $52.00 LANDER 9 Cow, 1246# ................................................. $51.50 PINEDALE 4 Cow, 1316# ................................................. $51.00 LANDER 6 Cow, 1120# ................................................. $50.50 PAVILLION 5 Cow, 1314# ................................................. $50.00 BIG PINEY 5 Cow, 1324# ................................................. $49.00 CASPER 6 Cow, 1304# ................................................. $48.50 BOULDER 6 Cow, 1169# ................................................. $48.00 8 Cow, 1255# ................................................. $47.00 BIG PINEY 10 Cow, 1183# ................................................. $46.50 18 Cow, 1076# ................................................. $46.25 CASPER 6 Cow, 1344# ................................................. $45.00 BIG PINEY 10 Cow, 1150# ................................................. $44.00 KEMMERER 6 Cow, 1253# ................................................. $43.50 AFTON 2 Cow, 1450# ................................................. $42.00 BULLS RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1855# .................................................. $85.50 1 Bull, 2135# .................................................. $81.00 1 Bull, 1880# .................................................. $76.50 BIG PINEY 1 Bull, 1920# .................................................. $74.50 KINNEAR 2 Bull, 1947# .................................................. $72.50 RIVERTON ....................................................................... 1 Bull, 1955# .................................................. $71.00 2 Bull, 1890# .................................................. $69.50 HEIFERETTES LANDER 32 Heiferette, 835# ........................................ $112.75 RIVERTON 2 Heiferette, 877# ........................................ $109.00 SHOSHONI 15 Heiferette, 774# ........................................ $101.00 BOULDER 19 Heiferette, 915# .......................................... $96.50

BIG PINEY 11 Heiferette, 957#........................................... $81.00 LANDER 7 Heiferette, 1006# ........................................ $81.00 BOULDER 10 Heiferette, 953# .......................................... $76.00 RIVERTON 4 Heiferette, 1073# ........................................ $74.00

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM • EXPECTING 4,000 HEAD YEARLINGS Campbell Livestock - 125 Spayed Yrling Hfrs 750-850#. High elevation. Green! Circle 4 Ranch - 15 Spayed Yrling Hfrs 650-800#. 15 Yrling Steers 650-800#. High elevation! Willson Cattle Co - 14 PTO Yrling Hfrs 800# 4 Yrling Strs 600# Allsup Ranch - 14 Blk Ang PTO Yrling Hfrs 900# Christine Bonham - 11 Mixed Yrlings. All natural. CALVES Nicholls & Scheer - 600 Blk Ang & AngX (F1) Strs & Hfrs 450-575#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way w/ Somnus @ Branding. Sired by Durbin Creek Hereford, Popo Agie & SO Cattle Co Blk Ang bulls. Powerful, high desert. Fancy! Broken Bones Cattle Co - 270 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Sired by Lucky 7 Blk Ang bulls. High desert. Ron & Tracy Givens - 225 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475-575#. Rec Vision 7, Vista Once SQ & Nasalgen @ Branding. No Replacements kept. Nice offering of heifers! Redland Angus Sired! Fancy, high desert calves! TXI Ranch - 200 Char/AngusX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 7-way w/ Spur @ Branding. Sired by Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. High elevation. Choice feeding calves! Double L Ranch - 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 7-way w/ Somnus @ Branding. Sired by 100% Blk Ang bulls. No replacements kept. Fancy, green. High desert. Continental Cattle - 105 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 525-575#. Rec Vista 5 & Vision 8 @ Branding. High elevation, fancy! Steve Ward - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-650#. Rec 7-way, CD & T, Express 5 & Vision 7 @ Branding; Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/ Somnus & Ivermectin @ Precon. Weaned 30 days. High elevation. Fancy! Mead Ranch - 90 Blk AngX (% Sim) Strs 625#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5, Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding & Precon (10/5). Reputation, high elevation. Sired by powerful SimAngus bulls. Mitch & Susan Leclair - 75 Blk Strs & Hfrs 475-550#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High elevation. Steele Ranch - 75 Blk Ang/AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Bovishield Gold 5 & 8 way @ branding. Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ precon. Sired by Reyes Blk Angus bulls. High elevation! G&J Hatch Ranch - 53 Blk/BWF 200-400#. Rec 8 way & Bovishield Gold 5 @ branding. Knife cut & High elevation! Tom Jones - 50 Blk Strs & Hfrs 525-575#. Rec Pyramid 5 & 7-way w/ Somnus. High elevation. Ron and Dee Kobbe - 40 Blk Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Spur & Vista Once @ Branding; Bovishield Gold, Inforce 3, Pyramid 5 + Presponse & poured @ Precon. High elevation. Steve Husted - 40 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-575#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding & Precon (10/13). Sired by Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. Choice, high desert calves! Tschannen Ranch - 40 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 600-700#. Vista Once SQ, Nasalgen, Vision 7 w/Somnus @ Branding & Precon, safeguard & poured. Knife cut, fancy, high gaining calves!! Kurtz Family - 30 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 @ Branding & Precon. Weaned 45 days. Hay fed. Fancy! Duane & Terri Jamerman - 25 Blk Strs & Hfrs 475-500#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High desert calves! Clay Cope - 22 Blk Strs & Hfrs 300-550#. Rec Virashield 6 & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ Branding & Precon. Pat Lookingbill - 20 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 400#. Comp vacc @ Branding & Weaning. Weaned 30 days. Jason Cross - 10 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 400#. Comp vacc @ Branding & Weaning. Weaned 30 days. Cathleen Bates - 6 Blk Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. All natural! Bryan Neely - 5 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 600-650#. Rec Virashield 6 & 7 way w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie bulls.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM G & J Hatch Ranch - 15 Weigh cows 3 Bulls

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 CALF SPECIAL W/ WEIGH UPS START TIME 9:00 AM W/ Weigh UPS Woolsey Family Farms - 110 Blk, BWF, small % RWF Strs & Hfrs 525-575#. Rec Virashield 6, 8-way & poured. 45 day wean on pasture. 100% Angus sired. Bramwell Cattle Co - 40 Blk Ang, few Red Strs 450#. Rec Vision 8 & Bovishield Gold @ Branding; Virashield 6 & Ultrachoice 8 @ Precon. High desert.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 NO SALE • HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 CALF SPECIAL W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP • LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM Hovendick Ranch - 120 Blk Ang/AngX Hfrs 600-625#. Rec Vista 5, Once PMH IN, & 8 way @ branding. 45 days weaned on pasture. Sired by Powerful Blk Angus bulls, high elevation!! Steve Hovendick - 65 Blk Ang/AngX Strs & Hfrs 575625#. Rec Vista 5, Once PMH IN, & 8 way @ branding. 45 days weaned on pasture. Sired by Powerful Blk Angus bulls, high elevation!! Clay & Sally Espinosa - 55 Blk Ang/AngX Strs & Hfrs 600-625#. Rec Vista 5, Once PMH IN, & 8 way @ branding. 45 days weaned on pasture. Sired by Powerful Blk Angus bulls, high elevation!! Henry McKee - 35 Blk Ang/AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Comp vacc @branding. Weaned 10/24. Knife cut & high altitude!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9 AM W/ WEIGHUPS • BREDS @ NOON BRED HEIFERS Greet Ranch - 120 Blk Ang Bred Hfrs 1,050#. Half are AI’ed to Select Sires Surefire & Bankroll Low PAP, Low BW Blk Ang bulls to start calving end of February. Remaining are bred to Vermillion Countdown & Spur, Low PAP Low BW Blk Ang bulls to calve mid March. All received Virashield 6 VL5 & poured. Home raised, good disposition. High quality, reputation Bred Heifers! Sarah Faith Ranch - 25 Blk Ang Bred Hfrs 1,000#. Bred to LBW Blk Ang bulls to calve in April. High elevation, fancy! BRED COWS 47QC - 40 Blk 3 Yr Old Bred cows. Bred to powerful Blk Ang bulls to start calving mid March. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Multimin, Safeguard & poured this Fall. High desert cows!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 COW SALE W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS LAST SALE OF 2021!

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

1490 South 8th Street East • River ton, WY 82501 • (307) 856-2209