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HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Volume 33 Number 35 • December 25, 2021

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A Look Inside Matt Lohr reminisces on family traditions decorating the Christmas tree........................ Page 2 Dick Perue highlights cowboystyle New Year’s commandments............................. Page 6 Wyoming State Make It With Wool Contest winners announced.................. Page 10

Predator board updated on grizzly bear and wolf conflicts Sublette County – The Sublette County Predator Board, which manages the county’s wild animal and bird damages, was updated about grizzly and wolf conflicts with livestock at its Dec. 3 annual meeting.

There were 91 confirmed grizzly conflicts with cattle, with the most in the Upper Green at 79, according to Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s (WGFD) Ken Mills. There were incidents near the Hoback Rim/Kend-

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all, three along the east slope of the Wyoming Range and one near Bondurant. Mills said conflicts rose this past year to as high as in 2015. North of Piney Creek, some black bear baits were removed after grizzlies hit on

them. Board member Jacque Downs said she lost 40 calves in the area. “It puts a hunter at risk,” Mills said of grizzlies frequenting the sites. “Anywhere in the Wyoming Range Please see BOARD on page 4

Quick Bits Disaster Funds

In the wake of devastating tornadoes in Kentucky and dust storms which sparked wildfires in Kansas, the Certified Angus Beef’s (CAB) Rural Relief Fund has donated $10,000 to these areas. In addition, through the end of 2021, the sale of each book “Sheltering Generations: The American Barn,” will be matched by CAB in donations up to another $10,000 to support farm and ranch families impacted by these natural disasters.

Nicholas unsaddled his horse and tossed the mare a flake of hay. He grabbed a few sticks of wood and a chunk of coal to add to the fire already burning in the stove. He knew a cozy camp was important for a sheepherder on Wyoming’s Red Desert. “Here Laddie!” and “Come Sadie,” he called to his Border Collie sheep dogs as he poured extra dog food into their bowls. He had already carried dog food tied in a spare oat bag out to the livestock guardian dogs. These big, white fluffy dogs were on patrol around the sheep as the herd bedded on top of a nearby hill. They would sleep through the long

winter’s night, snug in their warm wool fleeces. Nicholas looked at the calendar pinned to the wall inside his sheep wagon. “It’s Christmas Eve,” he told Laddie and Sadie. “It sure is a white Christmas!” He watched the sunset glowing pink and red, lighting up the drifted snow. The near constant winds had blown some of the sage-covered land bare, leaving grasses grown the previous summer exposed and waving yellow stems. The sheep grazed on this dried grass during the winter months. They also ate sweet kernels of golden corn, fed to them daily by Nicholas and Pepe, the camptender, who delivered it by pickup truck every morning. For now, though, Nicholas was content. Please see CHRISTMAS on page 11

Crop Prices

March corn closed up two cents on Dec. 17, rising above the key resistance area near $5.95 before setting back. March soybeans closed up 10.25 cents thanks to a rising basis in the Gulf and Pacific Northwest, as well as new exports to China and bean oil to India. March Kansas City wheat closed up 6.25 cents in the second day of recovery from the most recent plunge, supported by the bullish weather forecast.

H-2A Changes

The Department of Labor (DOL) published the 2022 Adverse Effect Wage Rates on Dec. 15, which is the minimum an employer must pay H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural workers and proposed changes on how these minimum wages are set for certain jobs. Wages in the Mountain I region, including Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, had the smallest increase at 13 cents per hour or 0.9% above 2020 wages. A comment period for these proposed changes will close on Jan. 31, 2022.

Bee Survey In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) will contact beekeepers nationwide during the Bee and Honey Production, Disposition and Income Inquiry to gather information on colony numbers, honey production, stocks and sales. NASS will publish the survey results in the annual honey report on March 18, 2022.

Original illustration by Hannah Bugas

Ag leadership Chouinard named YF&R chair At their most recent meeting, the Wyoming Farm Bureau (WyFB) named a new chair to their Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) committee. Kelli Chouinard took the reins from previous chair, Chelsea Baars. A central Florida native, Chouinard is no stranger to agriculture and hopes to bring an outside perspective to the committee and WyFB as a whole. “Not being from Wyoming originally can be a double edge sword,” she notes. “But I think my ability to see past the idea of how things have always been done is a huge asset in this role.” “Awareness is my main goal,” she stresses. “I want to get young producers to know they have resources available to them and how to utilize them. They know it’s there, but a lot of them don’t grasp the true value of what WyFB has to offer.” YF&R program The YF&R agriculture program includes both men and women between the ages of 18 and 35. The objective of the YF&R agriculture program is to provide leadership in building a more effective Farm Bureau, to preserve individual freedoms and expand opportunities in agriculture. Please see YF&R on page 5

Cull cow cutout values steady Over the last few years, cow/calf producers have noticed increasing value in cull cows. Common questions University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Assistant Professor and Livestock Extension Economist Elliott Dennis receives regarding this increase in cutout value are: “Why are prices higher now than in previous years?” and “Will prices remain high into 2022?” To answer these questions, Dennis shares his thoughts in his In the Cattle Markets newsletter, as well as discusses market fundamentals with UNL Beef Extension Educator Aaron Berger in the BeefWatch podcast. Berger notes cull cow income accounts for anywhere between 15 to 20 percent of gross receipts for cow/calf producers, and November and December are typically months with lower cull cow prices, but this year is unusual. Cull cow price variations “We have been seeing atypical seasonal patterns,” Dennis explains. “Generally, as people start to early wean and cull cows July through September, the price drops. This year, prices accelerated through the summer, and since around August, cutter cow cutout prices have been sitting steady to slightly increasing.” In 2014-15, a similar trend was seen when the mid-summer price stayed constant through early 2015, and prices fell during the fall of 2015, Dennis shares. “I think there are market fundamentals which could potentially have this period of extended higher cull cow prices be longer,” he continues. “The cow cycle is still in a contraction period, so there are still a lot of market incentives to bring cull cows to market.” In addition, Dennis shares this trend could be explained by drought and the price of feed including corn and hay, as well Please see VALUES on page 11

UW works to understand soil health Laramie – On Dec. 7, the University of Wyoming (UW) announced their participation in a $19 million research project to understand how a farmer’s or rancher’s grazing management decisions affect soil health on pastures and rangeland. UW Rangeland Extension Specialist Derek Scasta has extensive knowledge in rangeland health and is ecstatic Wyoming will be a part of this study. Project partners Several universities will be involved in the upcoming project, including the Noble Research Institute, UW, Michigan State University and Colorado State University. “The project began with some conversation with the Noble Research Institute,

which is based in Ardmore, Okla. and is one of the largest private agricultural research entities,” said Scasta. “The research institute was started to support farmers and ranchers in terms of sustainability.” Through the years, there has been a lot of emphasis on range and pasture lands – the U.S. has nearly 650 million acres in total. Until recently, conversation has been focused on doing more for ranchers in terms of soil health, Scasta explained. For many years, farmers have considered soil health practices, and for the state of Wyoming, many of these practices don’t apply to rangelands. For example, in Wyoming it is uneconomical and impractical to

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GUEST OPINIONS

Merry Christmas From all of us at the Roundup to our readers, we wish you and your families a Merry Christmas. Remember, the spirit of Christmas has not changed throughout the years and we need to keep the candle going. These days we’re not sure what From the Publisher normal is, but we do know the Spirit of Dennis Sun Christmas is normal as it comes from the heart. The gifts our families provide us, which comes from the heart, are the best. Merry Christmas. A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer By S. Omar Barker I ain’t much good at prayin’ and you may not know me, Lord — For I ain’t much seen in churches, where they preach Thy Holy Word. But you may have observed me out here on the lonely plains, A-lookin’ after cattle, feelin’ thankful when it rains.

Christmas on the Farm By Matt Lohr

The Christmas season has always been my favorite. Raised on a “Century Farm” in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, some of my all-time special memories occurred during this magical time of the year. Even though I am now grown, so many of those early childhood experiences remain with me today. To me, Christmas means gathering with family, enjoying delicious foods, searching for the perfect Christmas tree and of course celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. When was young, Reg#I 18690054 pick-your-own Christmas tree farms didn’t exist, so my grandfather and I would go searching on our farm for the perfect cedar to cut down. Looking back,

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NEWS BRIEFS Hay EO extended

For the second time this year, Gov. Mark Gordon has signed an executive order (EO) to allow certain motor carriers hauling hay in Wyoming to operate outside of regular operating hours and carry larger loads. A previous executive order addressing hay transport expired on Nov. 30. Oversize loads of baled livestock feed qualifying for a permit may once again operate two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset with a valid permit. The permit also authorizes oversize baled livestock feed loads up to 12 feet in width or 15 feet in height. Additional lighting requirements must be adhered to for the safety of the motoring public. The permits are valid for movements of baled livestock feed to a destination within Wyoming or a destination in another state which has declared an emergency for livestock feed. The EO does not grant authority for any vehicle to exceed weight limits, posted bridge limits or size restrictions on any road. Permits can be obtained from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and must be carried for the duration of the permit and throughout the emergency. The EO expires Feb. 28, 2022, and may be found on the governor’s website. Additional questions can be directed to WHP Lieutenant Dustin Ragon at 307-777-4301.

WGFD announces change The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) urges Wyoming hunter education graduates to print free replacements of their hunter education card by Dec. 31. In Wyoming, it’s a requirement everyone born after Jan. 1, 1966 pass a hunter education course and carry proof of completion in the field whenever hunting. “You can print as many copies as you need – one for your wallet, one for your hunting gear and a few extras just in case,” said Katie Simpson, hunter education coordinator for WGFD. In the new year, WGFD is moving to a different system for tracking hunter education certifications and classes. Beginning Jan. 1, copies of cards will be $10 and will come in a hard, more resilient style. There’s another option for hunters to show proof afield in addition to cards. For many people who take hunter education in Wyoming, proof – by way of an individualized hunter education number – is printed on hunting licenses. However, students who took the course years ago might not have a hunter education number linked to their licensing account. Those Wyoming graduates can submit a request on the hunter education webpage to get their number printed on future licenses. Requests will take up to four weeks to process. For questions about hunter education or to find a class nearby, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/education/hunter-education.

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ASI and NCBA awarded grant The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is providing more than $200,000 dollars in farm bill funding to support the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) in developing movement decision criteria for sheep and cattle grazing public land allotments during a potential foreign animal disease (FAD) outbreak. This effort will better prepare sheep and cattle producers, whose livestock graze public lands, to voluntarily prepare before an FAD outbreak. It will provide information and actions needed during an FAD outbreak to protect their flocks and herds and meet movement criteria. It will provide state and federal decision makers with a better understanding of the management practices, capabilities and limitations of grazing sheep and cattle on public lands. The information developed from the grant will improve the guidance in the Secure Sheep and Wool Supply and Secure Beef Supply plans for sheep and cattle producers with livestock grazing on public lands. ASI and USDA provided funding to develop both plans and associated resources for producers.

House passes cattle bills

During the second week of December, the U.S. House voted to pass two bills related to transparency in the cattle markets. The House voted 418-9 to advance H.R. 5290, which was introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA). This legislation, which was supported by Ranking Member Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) and unanimously approved by the committee, would extend authorization for livestock mandatory reporting (LMR) through Sept. 30, 2022. The current LMR was set to expire, along with federal funding for the tool providing producers trends in the cattle market, on Feb. 18, 2022. The House also voted 411-13 to pass the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021. This legislation was introduced in October by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). “The fact that House Agriculture Committee Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Thompson have both been vocal champions for LMR reauthorization is yet another indication of the broad-base support this measure has among producers across the country,” said NCBA President Jerry Bohn. “LMR is absolutely essential to fair, competitive and transparent cattle markets. We appreciate Chairman Scott’s leadership, and the heavy engagement we have seen from both sides of the committee on this issue.”

Fertilizer prices increase Fertilizer prices continue to skyrocket, as much as 300 percent in some areas, as farmers grapple with increased costs as they prepare for the 2022 growing season. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) latest Market Intel examines the short- and long-term factors impacting fertilizer supply and demand. AFBF economists found several elements are contributing to record-high prices including: increased prices for raw nutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; increased global fertilizer demand; increased energy costs; distribution and supply chain disruptions; and trade duties. “Rising fertilizer prices are a great concern for farmers across the country,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “The rising cost of supplies is slowing down the momentum America’s farmers were starting to build through higher commodity prices and increased demand for their products. Hard-working families must be able to do more than just breakeven.” AFBF Market Intel found compared to September 2020 prices, ammonia has increased over 210 percent, liquid nitrogen has increased over 159 percent, urea is up 155 percent and monoammonium phosphate (MAP) has increased 125 percent, while diammonium phosphate (DAP) is up over 100 percent and potash has risen above 134 percent.

ARPA budget released

Gov. Mark Gordon unveiled his proposals for the use of the first round of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding on Dec. 17. In a letter to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, the governor recommends dedicating just under $500 million in funds to a range of programs and investments. Wyoming will receive more than $1 billion directly from ARPA. Gordon recommended the additional funds be set aside for savings or utilized for future ideas. The governor noted nearly $4 billion in requests were brought forward for consideration, and that he supported funding some proposals through other sources, including the recently passed federal infrastructure bill. Wyoming received $534 million of the $1.68 billion in ARPA funding in May and is set to receive a second payment of the same amount in 2022. The proposal includes $207 million deployed using general fund revenue replacement-eligible dollars and $279 million in ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), which must be spent consistent with federal law and guidance from the U.S. Treasury. In addition, the governor recommends placing $100 million in the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account (LSRA) to utilize as matching funds for a wide range of energy-related projects. Gordon welcomes feedback on the proposals, both from the legislature and the public. Comments on the proposals are continuing to be accepted through forms available on the governor’s Drive and Thrive website. The governor’s letter, including a complete list of the proposals and the amounts, is attached and can be found on his website.

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BOARD continued from page 1 it’s possible to have grizzly bears now.” Ten bears were captured, six were relocated and four were lethally removed, Mills said. The state is taking steps to petition U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzlies, which have been recovered in numbers for many years, shared officials. Recently the WGFD Commission approved its portion of the Tri-State Memorandum of Agreement it has with Idaho, Montana and federal wildlife agencies. Election of board members Board Secretary/Treasurer Cat Urbigkit and President Pete Arambel along with Kay Malkowski represent sheep ranchers on the board. Members Kevin Campbell and Jacque Downs are cattle ranchers and Josh Downs represents sportsmen interests. Cattle member Clay Olson didn’t attend. The first order of business was to elect two sheepproducer members – Urbigkit and Malkowski were nominated and elected. The second order of business was to elect officers, and likewise, Arambel will continue as president and Urbigkit as secretary/ treasurer. Later, Campbell moved to keep the county’s preda-

tor fees as they’ve been at the minimum required by the state because the county board hasn’t raised these fees, and county commissioners pitch in with predator control funds, up to $50,000 a year. Anyone who has paid predator fees on brand inspections can attend and vote in these annual elections and semi-annual meetings. Wolf conflict and delisting Where wolves are delisted in Wyoming, WGFD manages them in the permanent and seasonal trophygame area. Mills reported only three cattle conflicts were confirmed in 2021, with one calf killed in the Upper Green, one calf bitten and injured near Bondurant and one injured yearling heifer which recovered and was sold for no loss. He introduced Large Carnivore Specialist Clint Atkinson in place of Zach Turnbull, who was transferred to Greybull. Atkinson has worked with large carnivores since 2013 and started working locally last summer. “Get Clint on your radar – call Clint first,” Mills told the board. Mills said FWS is in the process of preparing a 12-month status review for the Northern Rockies and

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plow or fertilize large areas of rangeland compared to the Midwest, and for Wyoming, current soil health recommendations are not suitable for ranchers, mentioned Scasta. This is the reason most rangelands have stayed rangelands rather than be converted to crops. The goal of the research program is to better understand how rangeland soil health practices can be better utilized on ranches. UW research program The project will bring UW’s McGuire Ranch online as a top-tier research resource by adding needed fencing and water resources in order to conduct applied research,

he shared. UW is excited to update the ranch in terms of a research location. “It will allow for the dissemination of resources around the state with producers to create a pipeline of soil, forage and livestock-focused information,” said Scasta in a UW press release. “In addition to the Wyoming specificwork, this funding will also position UW among a group of research collaborators around the world to enhance our understanding of sustainable ranch practices.” UW will also be working with interested ranchers and producers throughout the state and region in an effort to provide better sourced information.

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western U.S. gray wolf population after two petitions were filed seeking their relisting. “We have to demonstrate we’re living up to our management plan,” he said. “Things are very stable with wolves in Wyoming.” With the population reduced in the trophy-game area, fewer wolves will need to be killed, Mills said. Outside the lines The meeting business also included reports from Wyoming Wildlife Services State Director Mike Foster and Brady Smith from Casper and FWS part-time Trapper Jeff Hansen. The Sublette County Predator Board contracts Wildlife Services for aerial gunning and trapping of wolves, coyotes, foxes and other predators outside the state’s trophy game zone. Foster said the COVID19 pandemic and federal vaccination requirements have already affected the state’s program, noting, “Probably 25 percent of our workforce is unvaccinated. It’s a big concern for us.” Their Rock Springs pilot quit after refusing to be vaccinated leaving only two fixed-wing pilots to cover the state. Foster said the agency would like to have eligible fixed-wing pilots contact him. “It’s affecting us right now and affecting everyone

in Sublette County,” he said. Foster said private pilots might be in a position to do some flying for FWS, but they would need to follow federal requirements and other local restrictions. Also, ranchers must first report a problem to the predator board before any control actions can be taken. Nonlethal projects “Two years ago, FWS received a chunk of money from Congress just dedicated for nonlethal projects,” Foster said. Wyoming has about $80,000 stipulated for nonlethal predator management and Foster shared, “There’s a big emphasis on range riding, so riders can ride through allotments and find and report losses. Smith acknowledged nonlethal tactics aren’t always effective on grazing allotments, but he’s hoping to cater to producers’ needs as best as they can. “We don’t have high expectations to keep [grizzlies] out, but if a range rider can be of any assistance, we would like it to be as effective and efficient as possible,” he said. Hansen said Pinedale Rancher and House Rep. Albert Sommers asked about setting up packs of guard dogs with handlers in a camp. Smith asked Mills for his thoughts on using dogs to

“The time is right for a big effort like this,” said Scasta. “There can be a variety of scrutiny and challenges that affect agriculture, but the reality is, ranching keeps these spaces open, stores carbon and is environmentally friendly.” UW is working to better understand rangeland soil health and tell the story of agriculture in the West. The project will provide tools which will assist in accurately measuring outcomes of soil health in terms of grazingland environments and guided management decisions. Research timeline The project is expected to be a five-year project, and this is a big deal, he shared. “Usually when funding is obtained for research

projects or consultation, it’s never granted in five-year sums,” Scasta said. “It comes in one-, two- or three-year research timelines, so UW is working on getting all of the paperwork signed now, but it is official, and expected to start in 2022.” Factors affecting soil health There are several limitations which affect rangeland soil health in Wyoming and the western U.S., mentioned Scasta. “Rangeland soils tend to have restraints that keep them as rangelands,” he continued. “Soils are shallower with not as much soil depth.” Other limitations include precipitation, fertility and the chemical profile, including salt content and the pH level, which is an indication of how acidic or basic the soil is. “Salinity can be another major issue that hinders crop production,” said Scasta. “Here in Wyoming, some

move bears along. Mills said the bears are under FWS authority; a livestock producer might request a nonlethal dog pack as such in connection with the Forest Service and FWS. “They might herd them away from one deal, but by the time you get to another, they’re back,” Campbell said. “I struggle to wrap my head around this and how to make it beneficial and productive,” Smith said. He notes he will be hiring in the first half of next year if the board “knows any good cowboys looking for work.” Wildlife Services lethal work Wildlife Services put in hours of field work plus 90.5 aerial hours for the county and took 136 coyotes, two predator gray wolves plus numerous magpies, ravens and starlings. Predators killed a calf, two sheep, five lambs and a cow. Recently Hansen was watching five black wolves and one gray that are running between Boulder and Paradise Road. He caught a black female, collared her and released her to go back to the pack. “Then if we decide we need to go remove the pack we’ve got the go-ahead,” he said. Arambel asked if the FWS helicopter could take those out; Foster said it

would “handle just fine.” Hansen also planned to take out another larger male wolf running solo. “Get them out of there before we have a lot of damage,” Arambel said. For the coming year, Sublette County is contracting Hansen for 128 hours, according to Urbigkit. The 90 fixed-wing aerial hours for predator work was really not enough, they agreed. “It was pretty rocky this year for us in terms of aerial hours,” Urbigkit said. “The pilot was not very comfortable flying in some of our country. It was really frustrating with the drought, that we had to stay on just a few water sources with our stock; they just got slaughtered.” Cotton Bousman said his losses were worse than they’d been for some time, up to four or five percent, calling it the “threshold of an acceptable level of loss.” Adams was given the authority to authorize prize money for predator-killing contests, if asked. Urbigkit said FWS was paid $52,105 last year; all told, the board paid out $60,000.41, and the board moved to set a top limit of $58,000. Joy Ufford is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

“The time is right for ranchers to think about soil health.” – Derek Scasta, University of Wyoming rangeland communities have plants that can tolerate saltier soils.” Overall, Wyoming has a lot of shallow and rocky soils, which are really only suitable for livestock, explained Scasta. Soil health considerations There are several considerations for rangeland soil health. A major component of soil health is the importance of retaining perennial plants – plants that live more than two years. Another important consideration is keeping some plant cover on the soil surface, he shared. “One of the things the research team is thinking a lot about is organic matter,” said Scasta. “Organic matter helps water infiltrate soil better, allowing soil to hold more water.”

There is evidence to believe that as organic matter goes up, grass production could also increase, allowing ranchers to accommodate more livestock. Through this research, UW plans to develop further resources for Wyoming ranchers. “The time is right for ranchers to think about soil health,” Scasta concluded. “In many cases, ranchers are already doing a great job and are good stewards of the lands, it may be just quantifying what they are already doing.” For more information, e-mail Derek Scasta at jscasta@uwyo.edu. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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YF&R continued from page 1 According to WyFB, the state chair of the YF&R committee has a seat on the state board and is responsible for planning the four in-person meetings of the committee each year and helps to guide the state committee. Chouinard is excited to continue the tradition of Ag Books for Kids and hopes YF&R members will be able to get back in the classroom with elementary aged students to teach them more about the agriculture in their state. She notes the upcoming YF&R conference will be partnering with South Dakota Farm Bureau to reach more people and garner discussions centered around both building personal connections with other agriculturalists and boosting production. Fifth generation agriculturalist Chouinard grew up in the swamps of central Florida on her family’s cow/calf operation. She was the fifth generation to grow up on this farm, and both of her parents were local ag teachers. “Growing up we did everything FFA and 4-H had to offer except show llamas,” she says. “I had a great experience growing up in agriculture, and I always knew it was where I belonged professionally.” Chouinard later attended Ohio State University and majored in animal science. She taught agriculture in Tanzania and South Korea before deciding to get involved in the industry

Bringing fresh ideas – Kelly Chouinard, the newest leader of WyFB’s Young Farmer and Rancher program, grew up involved in agriculture in central Florida. Within the role, she looks forward to bringing new ideas to the table and continuing to raise awareness about the agriculture industry. Courtesy photo

in a more direct way. Moving out West “I have always been the type of person that when God says ‘Go,’ I go,” she explains. “I knew I wanted to get out of teaching, so I took a job in Montana and headed West. Unfortunately, what I applied for and what was actually there were two very different things.” She continues, “I made a call to some close family friends in Powell and I have not looked back since.” Chouinard soon began working at George Farms, a mixed beef and dairy operation. The operation includes around 80 head of beef cattle and 600 dairy cattle, which are milked twice a day, every day. Callie Hanson is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

Wyoming Farm Bureau The Farm Bureau Federation was conceived following World War I when food availability became a major concern. According to WyFB, Albert E. Bowman, the state ag Extension director at the time, can be credited with starting the Farm Bureau in Wyoming. By the fall of 1919, 11 county Farm Bureaus had been established in Wyoming. The American Farm Bureau was founded the same year. WyFB now boasts over 2,500 members in all 23 counties. The organization is a grassroots agriculture organization which begins with individual ranchers and farmers recognizing issues of concern to agriculture and discussing it with fellow members. Discussions continue through county, district and state levels to formulate the policies which guide the work of the federation. Resolutions with national impacts are discussed at the national level as well.

LOHR continued from page 2 hopeful my children will continue the same tradition of growing and processing foods grown in their gardens. Finally, for me, Christmas truly is about the Christmas story. I will never forget the nativity scenes I saw as a child and hearing the incredible story of the birth of Jesus. I was blessed to be raised in a family that celebrated the true meaning of Christmas, and I’m proud to pass this tradi-

tion along to my children and grandchildren. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and are able to share your special family traditions as well. Matt Lohr is the former chief of the U.S. Department of Agriuclutre’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an American Farm Bureau Federation member and fifth-generation farmer in Virginia. This column was originally published on fb.org.

Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. project earns recognition The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s (WGFD) conservation engineering branch was recognized for its outstanding project to prevent flooding at the Boulder Rearing Station. The Association of Conservation Engineers selected the project as the recipient of the 2021 Annual Carl V. Anderson Engineering Award of Excellence. The Boulder Rearing Station, located 15 miles south of Pinedale, is home to the fall spawning rainbow trout broodstock and raises other fish species like kokanee salmon, brown, golden and Colorado River cutthroat trout. In total, the facility raises approximately 35,000 pounds of fish annually to stock into Wyoming waters. The Boulder Rearing Station frequently experienced flooding issues from the nearby East Fork River. Flooding is a problem because of the risk it poses to acquiring fish diseases and an aquatic invasive species infestation for the facility.

Hatcheries were built in places with a good, natural water supply as well as favorable quality and temperatures for raising trout. But, if natural water levels rise, there’s a risk of flooding at the hatchery from the nearby streams and rivers and that unfiltered water can bring in diseases and other unwanted organisms. WGFD contracted with Sunrise Engineering to design structures and systems to prevent flooding and help keep diseases out. WGFD engineers oversaw the design and construction of a complex levy and pump system to prevent flooding from the East Fork River. Members of the interdisciplinary team who worked on this project include: Loren Woodin, Daniel McGillivray, Dirk Miller, Chip Moller, Joe Gillis, Matt Joki, Guy Campbell, Travis Trimble, Sunrise Engineering and Premier Site Development, LLC.

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CALENDAR

Feb. 11

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

Feb. 15

EVENTS

Feb. 16

Dec. 24-31 Jan. 7-12 Jan. 8 Jan. 16-23 Jan. 19-22 Jan. 21-22 Feb. 1-2 Feb. 1-3 Feb. 6-10 Feb. 9-10 Feb. 15-16

Wyoming Livestock Roundup office closed. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! American Farm Bureau 2022 Convention, Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit annualconvention.fb.org. 11th Annual Women’s Agriculture Summit, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, Buffalo. For more information and to register, visit johnsoncountycattlewomen.com. National Western Stock Show, Denver Colo. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com. American Sheep Industry Association Convention, San Diego, Calif. For more information, visit sheepusa.org. Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation/South Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher 2022 Conference, The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood, S.D. For more information, visit wyfb.org/yfr/yfr-conference. 34th Annual High Plains No-Till Conference, Burlington Community and Education Center, Burlington, Colo. For more information and to register, visit highplainsnotill.com/conference-3/. National Cattle Beef Association Convention & Trade Show, Houston, Texas. For more information, visit convention.ncba.org. Society of Range Management Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, N.M. For more information, visit rangelands.org. Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days, Fremont Center, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton. For more information, call University of Wyoming Extension at 307-332-2363. WESTI Ag Days, Worland Community Center, Worland. For more information call the University of Wyoming Washakie County Extension Office at 307-347-3431 or e-mail washakiecounty@uwyo.edu.

SALES Dec. 28-29 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 22 Jan. 24 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Jan. 29 Feb. 3 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 4 Feb. 8 Feb. 10

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• Upcoming Sales • Dec. 30 – No Sale • Happy New Year! Jan. 6 – Weigh-Up Special Jan. 13 – All Class Cattle Jan. 17 – Monday Feeder & Weaned Calf Special - Feeder Cattle Only Jan. 20 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Jan. 27 – Bred Cow Special w/ All Class Cattle

Feb. 21 Feb. 26 Feb. 28 March 1 March 1 March 5 March 9 March 19 March 19 March 25 March 26 April 5

Annual Holiday Cow Classic “America’s Premier Bred Female Sale”, Burwell Livestock Market, Burwell, Neb., 308-346-4257, burwelllivestock.com Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com Redland Angus Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-347-2270, 307-250-8625, redlandangus.com Ken Haas Angus 41st Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-834-2356, kenhaasangus.com Little Goose Ranch 5th Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-751-1535, 307-751-5793, littlegooseranch.com Bullis Creek Ranch Spring Production Bull Sale, at the ranch, Wood Lake, Neb., 402-376-4465, bulliscreek.com Marcy Cattle Company & Marcy Livestock 61st Annual Angus Bull Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 308-638-7587, 308430-2005, marcycattlecompany.com McConnell Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-235-5187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus. com 21 Angus 28th Annual Top Cut Bull Sale, at the ranch, New England, N.D., 701-579-422, 21angus.com Bobcat Angus 17th Annual Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont., 406-937-5858, 406-788-3272, 406-788-3244, bobcatangus.com K2 Red Angus Winter Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer Sale, at the ranch, Callaway, Neb., 308-836-4430, 402-450-0431, ridderranch.com Elkington Polled Herefords & South Devons 42nd Annual Range Raised Cattle Sale, at the ranch, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 208-523-2286, 208-521-1774, 208-681-0765, elkingtonpolledherefords.com TJS Red Angus 14th Annual ‘Red Truck’ Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 406-639-9112, tjsredangus.com G Bar H Genetics Angus Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-837-2540, 307-837-2925, 307-837-2279 Booth’s Cherry Creek Angus Annual “Progress Through Performance” Bull Sale, at the ranch, Veteran, 307-534-5865, 307-5321830, 307-532-1532, boothscherrycreekranch.com

Big horn Basin

Feb. 18

Feb. 3 – Weigh-Up Special Feb. 9 – Wednesday - Durbin Creek Bull Sale Feb. 10 – No Sale Feb. 14 – Monday Feeder & Weaned Calf Special - Feeder Cattle Only Feb. 17 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Feb. 24 – Bred Cow Special

If you would like to consign cattle, call the office at 307-347-9201 or Danny Vigil at 307-388-0781. bighornbasinlivestock.com

April 7-8 April 14 April 23

SALES

Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-680-7359, 307-680-8266, powderriverangus.com Douglas Booth Family Angus 30th Annual Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-532-5830, 307-532-6207, boothfamilyangus.com Shaw Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Caldwell, Idaho, 208-459-3029, 208-880-9044, shawcattle.com Rees Brothers Spring Angus Bull Sale, at the ranch, Morgan, Utah, 801-668-8613, 801-949-8960, reescattle.com Weaver Ranch 37th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Fort Collins., Colo., 970-568-3898 Kretschman Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-736-2327, kretschmanangus.com Reyes/Russell 31st Annual Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-3221530, 307-322-4848, 970-587-2534, mrangusranch.com SO Cattle Inc. Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-3305670, 307-438-1218 Barker Cattle Company Bull & Female Production Sale, Burley Livestock Auction, Burley, Idaho, 801-792-1036, 208-312-3085, barkercattle. com Lucky 7 Angus Annual Bull Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-850-2514, 307-850-2053, lucky7angus.com Sitz Angus 20th Annual Spring Bull Sale, at the ranch, Dillon, Mont., 406-683-5277, 406-685-3360, 208-670-2364, sitzangus.com Gray’s Angus Ranch “Second Century” Performance Bull Sale, at the ranch, Harrison, Neb., 308-668-2525, 308-668-2520, graysangusranch.com Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch LLC Sale, Centennial Livestock Auction, Fort Collins, Colo., 970-481-2570, altenburgsuperbaldy.com Lisco & M Diamond 30th Angus Bull Sale, M Diamond Angus Ranch, Glenrock, 307-358-3810, 307-359-0167, 307-436-5406, 307-359-1162, mdiamondangus.com Sinclair Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-254-1477, sinclaircattle.com Webo Angus Annual Turning Grass into Greenbacks Bull Sale, at the ranch, Lusk, 307-334-3006, 307-216-0090, weboangus.com Midland Bull Test, Columbus, Mont., 406-322-5597, midlandbulltest. com McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch Angus & Polled Herefords Annual Production Sale, Torrington Livestock Sale Barn, Torrington, 307-534-5141, 307-575-2113, 307-575-3519, mcclunranch.com Herring Angus High Country Bull & Ranch Horse Sale, Herring Ranch Sale Barn, Encampment, 307-327-5396, 307-329-8228, 307-329-7400

2021

Cowboy Style New Year's Resolutions Years ago, as a cub reporter, I was interviewing an old-timer about New Year’s resolutions and asked if he made them. To which he replied, “Nope, but I do recite my Maker’s commandments every New Year’s Day.” He then produced a tally book with the following written in the note section. 1. Just one God 2. Honor yer Ma and Pa 3. No telling tales or gossipin’ 4. Git yourself to Sunday

meeting 5. Put nothin’ before God 6. No foolin’ around with another fellow’s gal 7. No killin’ 8. Watch yer mouth 9. Don’t take what ain’t yers 10. Don’t be hankerin’ for yer buddy’s stuff Tough resolutions to keep, but certainly worth repeating daily and especially every Jan. 1. May we live up to God’s commandments and find peace, prosperity, health and happiness

in the new year of 2022! And here’s a few more resolutions from the Dec. 17, 1917, issue of the Saratoga Sun. Take Time to Live Right The season for good resolutions is approaching. Thousands are resolving to begin the New Year by commencing some effort at selfimprovement. Most people suffer from poor health because they say, “they haven’t time to take care of themselves.” The business man knows he needs exercise, but denies himself because he hasn't time. Most people run their lives in such a slipshod fashion that they haven’t time to eat properly, to think properly and to rest properly. And the result is that they die ahead of time because they haven’t had time to live properly.

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST

FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 24, 2021 Steers Heifers

WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS Location Volume PAYS

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

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

84.50-94.50 47.50-84

Crawford 12-17 319

105-120 45-70

Riverton 12-17 650

67.50-76..50 44-68

Torrington 12-17 2115

82.50-94 52.50-82.50

St. Onge 12-17 2203

200-205 152-175

Big Horn Basin

No Report

Billings

No Report

199-208 176-181

159.50 143

150

154.50-158 140-141.75

Stock Cows Pairs

$800-$1575 $1225-$1575

135.53 136.93 141.35 136.38 135.33

+0.25 -0.12 +0.40 -0.17 -0.35

SETT PRICE

Month JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST

Week Prev

This Week

162.58 164.33 167.28 169.35 176.88

160.85 161.83 165.40 167.98 177.15

Change -1.73 -2.50 -1.88 -1.37 +0.27

SETT PRICE 80-112

154

Month Week Prev MARCH 7.70 MAY 7.75 JULY 7.68 SEPTEMBER 7.71

This Week 7.99 8.02 7.90 7.89

Change +0.29 +0.27 +0.22 +0.18

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Volume

Feeder Lambs

PAYS

No Report

Centennial

No Report

St. Onge

No Report

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Bucks

This Week

5.91 5.93 5.92 5.63

5.98 5.99 5.98 5.67

Change +0.07 +0.06 +0.06 +0.04

OATS FUTURES

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Prior Week

Last Year

268.28 460.07 215.57 215.73 338.57

271.37 464.34 220.07 219.88 340.28

208.20 404.74 167.86 169.65 262.07

From the Kitchen Table By Lynn Harlan BTW, Santa

IDK, but it’d be handy on his Christmas run If he could send a note ASAP

Stock Ewes

Month

This Week

Does Santa have an iPhone or is he an Android guy? Did he send an elf or go himself Down to the local Best Buy… where he stood in line for hours, Until they called him, “Next!” BTW, dear Santa, do you often text?

Slaughter Ewes

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Week Prev

SETT PRICE

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

135.28 137.05 140.95 136.55 135.68

Change

WHEAT FUTURES

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

This Week

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

No Report

Centennial 12-17

Week Prev

to Mrs. Claus, “I’m done!” NVM, he might have to type, “I’m stuck in chimney 108” “TBH,” sends Mrs. Claus “You’ve got to watch your weight.” “FWIW,” she continues, “All those cookies got you stuck – I’ll send an elf NP unless you can DIY.” “TTYL,” types Mrs. Claus.

Santa's texting slang BTW................................................................by the way IDK............................................................... I don’t know ASAP............................................... as soon as possible NVM............................................................... never mind TBH.............................................................to be honest FWIW...................................................for what it’s worth NP..................................................................no problem DIY.............................................................. do it yourself TTYL....................................................... talk to you later LMK..............................................................let me know BRB............................................................ be right back EOD................................................................ end of day TIA......................................................thanks in advance ROFL......................................... rolling on floor laughing FAQ........................................frequently asked question IMHO.............................................in my humble opinion ICYMI............................................. in case you missed it

Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer

137.19 137.36 218.42 218.06

“LMK how it turns out I’ll be here with your lo-cal beer to toast the end of your route.” “BRB,” Santa sends. “As soon as I get out

Prior Week

139.69 139.65 219.71 219.94

Last Year

106.12 106.43 165.29 165.17

At EOD – TIA for being my loving lookout.” If you’re ROFL at Santa’s predicament You’d better hope he got unstuck,

This Week

7.12 6.87 6.40 5.49

6.67 6.48 6.09 5.29

Change -0.52 -0.39 -0.31 -0.20

SOYBEAN FUTURES

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE This Week

Week Prev

SETT PRICE

Month JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY

Week Prev 12.77 12.78 12.84 12.90

or this years’ toys won’t be sent. A FAQ by folks of all shapes and sizes “Is Santa Claus real?” Because IMHO

This Week 13.08 13.13 13.19 13.24

Change +0.31 +0.35 +0.35 +0.34

It’s what he symbolizes that hopefully Lives in us all faith, love and wonderment ICYMI on Christmas Day A small child’s look of enchantment.

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PROVIDING INNOVATIVE

Brands

Angus

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Paid through 2026. LRC, LSH and a freeze iron included, $5,000. 307-575-0985 ........1/8

TWO TRUCK LOADS OF 5L ANGUS BRED HEIFERS. AI’d by Select Sires to Tahoe 767. He ranks in the top 1% in both maternal and weaning weight, top 15% calving ease and top 10% yearling weight. To calve for 30 days starting Feb. 2. $1,750, located in central Wyoming. Call 307-437-9219 or 307-262-4503 .....................1/1

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $1,250 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 .....................1/1 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC and LTH. Current through Jan. 1, 2023. $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049......... 1/1

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC AND LHH. Very rare. Can use one iron. Renewed to Jan. 2031, $5,000 or better offer. Call 307-7512336 .............................12/25

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

Cattle

ONE-IRON BRAND: RRC, BS and RJH. Current through Jan. 1, 2025. $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307331-1049 ............................... 1/1

DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTIONS. Expanding on our years of experience in natural resource and agriculture engineering, WURX is a quality focused construction company. Our expertise and creative approach provide solutions for your construction needs.

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COASTAL TRANSPORTATION INC. IS HIRING for A.B. seamen, deckhands and wipers for boats carrying cargo from Seattle, WA to western Alaska. Full description of work and pay at www.cticrew.com. Video job description on Facebook: Coastal Transportation Crew. Hiring full-time workers, as well as winter help. No experience necessary. Will train for the work with January sessions. Deckhands and wipers do not require documentation of any kind. A.B. seamen require USCG documentation. A.B.s, deckhands and wipers all load cargo on and off the boats, act as lookouts and perform maintenance work such as painting and splicing rope. Wipers work in the engine room when the boat is traveling and work in the cargo hold when in port. Main duties of cargo operation are: Operating lift trucks, slinging loads, working with lashing chain, chain binders/ dunnage, sweeping/cleaning cargo holds. This is a fastpaced job, suitable for highenergy individuals. Candidates need to be able to pass a drug test. We are a sober company. Transportation to and from Seattle, WA is paid for by the company. Winter hires can expect as many as three voyages, with 2-5 days off in Seattle, WA between voyages. For more information, go to www.cticrew.com ....................................... 1/8

Financial Services

AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 3.5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and on all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-773-3545, or check out our website www. agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! ............................... 1/1

ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C. H. Brown Co. WY LLC, 307-3223232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell), or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com................12/25

Services

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December 28 & 29, 2021, BURWELL, NE

Over 4,000 head of top quality Sandhills-raised females offered for sale Tuesday, December 28, 12:00 p.m. - Cull Cows. Wednesday, December 29, 9:00 a.m. - 2,000+ Bred 1st Calf Heifers Including Black Angus, Red Angus, F1 & Hereford 2,000+ Head - Complete Dispersions, 2nd - 3rd, Solid & Short Term Cows

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Burwell Livestock Market 308-346-4257

Todd Eberle 308-870-1783 • Lin Gumb 308-214-0250 Jake Gideon 308-214-0992 • Brett Gumb 308-214-0251 Drew Gaffney 308-872-1105 • Harry Walahoski 308-730-0667 AKAUSHI CATTLE FOR SALE: 80 half and three-quarter weaned steer calves; 90 half and three-quarter weaned heifer calves; 15 bred fullblood 2-year-old heifers; 20 full-blood 2-year-old bulls; 10 old Angus cows, exposed to full-blood Akaushi bulls, calving April 1, 2022. Located in Bethune, CO. Call 719-7400403 ............................... 1/8

P.O. Box 633 North Platte, NE 69101

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Auctions

Angus

Torrington Livestock Markets

SELL YOUR ANGUS HERE

307-532-3333

www.torringtonlivestock.com Brands REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE. LSR&HC, RHS, RBH. Renewed to 2031. Call 307267-6757, if no answer please leave a message............. 1/1

Order an Online Subscription for Only $30/Year www.wylr.net Angus FOR SALE: Registered and commercial Black Angus BRED heifers. Three groups AI bred to these elite calving ease sires; MAF Gunner N327 ($12,000 Ashland son sold to Stevenson Diamond Dot, MT.) Connealy In Focus 4925, RBM Next Step. Two groups, pasture bred to “sleep all night” low birthweight, calving ease Black Angus bulls. Group #1, due March 16. Group #2, due April 10. Group #3, due April 11. Group #4, due April 1 for 30 days. Group #5, due May 1 for 21 days. Vaccinated and poured/dewormed. Available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Delivery and volume discounts available. MILLER ANGUS FARMS, Estelline, S.D., Kody, 605-6901997 or Brady, 605-690-5733 ....................................... 2/5

Clay Creek Angus Jim & Lori French 3334 Rd 14 Greybull, WY 82426 307-762-3541 • www.claycreek.net

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120 Yearling Bulls • 80 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls 120 Replacement Heifers by Popular Sires: S A V Bismarck, Rito 707, S A V Resource, Connealy Spur, Connealy Countdown and Coleman Charlo

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Angus

Ranch Lease Wanted

25-40 HIGH ELEVATION BRED COWS: Two- to 7-yearold cows with the majority being 3 to 5 years old. Cows are mostly Black Angus with a few Black Angus/Simmental cross cows. Cows are all PAP tested and have been raised at 8,200’ year round. Bred to PAP tested Angus bulls. Start calving April 10. Some of them are registered and papers could be negotiated if wanted. $1,600 negotiable. Call 970-734-8370 ..............1/1

LOOKING TO BE ABLE TO STEP AWAY FROM THE DAYTO-DAY OPERATIONS OF YOUR RANCH? While being able to rest assured that it is well managed? We are looking for a ranch to lease for cattle operation. Emphasis on stewardship and communication. Call 307-683-7593 ........... 1/1

Limousin

BOOT UP NOW FOR THE NEW YEAR!! Great selection of SADDLES and TACK. Silk SCARVES, wool vests, winter CAPS and socks…. KENETREK riding packs. WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website....................12/25

2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls

Saddles & Tack

Leatherwork

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

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

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

Sheep SHEEP AND GOAT ULTRASOUNDING: Have my own chute and Ovi-Scan 6 system. First year scanner, reasonable rate. Call Todd, 605-680-4719 ........................................ 1/8

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

Yaks FIVE TRIM AND ROYAL YAK COWS AND 2 YAK BULLS, healthy and good prices. For more information, call 303-9175549................................12/25

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

110 EXPOSED NANNIES: Breeds include Boer, Boer cross, Spanish, Savannah, few Nubian and Lamancha. Bred to Boer and Savannah bucks, will kid February and March. Located in Herreid, S.D. Asking $350 OBO. Call 605-7873991 ................................ 1/1

Dogs IDAHO SHAG PUPPIES: Five weeks old and ready for loving homes. Both parents are working cattle dogs. $400 each. Please call Andrea, 307-388-0696. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................. 12/25 BORDER COLLIE/AKBASH PUPPIES: They are red Border Collie on the mother’s side and Akbash on the father’s side. These pups turned 6 weeks on the Dec. 8 and are ready to go to their new home!! Not sure if they’ll chase off coyotes or herd cattle, could be a little bit of both. Both the mother and father are good loving family dogs, but also know when it’s time to go to work. These should make anyone a good family dog. Call Justin Manning, 307-287-0731. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................. 12/25 BORDER COLLIE/MCNAB CROSS PUPS, ranch raised. Call 530-961-2543 or 530961-2542 ........................ 1/8 GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE, ranch raised. For more information, call 406-207-7674 ....... 12/25

Pasture Wanted

Seed

WANTED: Pasture for yearlings for 2022 season. Flexibility on class and head count. Extensive Wyoming experience with references available. Maddux Cattle Company, 308-414-6682 or 308-3501133 .............................12/25

DISCOUNTED COMMON BARLEY SEED TO BE USED FOR COVER CROP OR HAY BARLEY. $4/bushel, will need spoken for by Dec. 31. Please call 307-754-9544, ask for Cameron or Judy ..........12/25

WANTED: 2022 summer pasture for 125 cow/calf pairs. Would like from May 1 until Dec. 15 or any time frame in between. Any number of cattle per pasture, would not have to all go to one pasture. ALSO, in search of farm ground, farms to lease or a ranch to lease on a short-term or long-term basis. Please contact 307-431-0224, leave message or text ......TFN

Hay & Feed HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, grass and grass/alfalfa mix, big square bales, round bales and small square bales. All sizes, all qualities and all quantities. ALSO HAVE STRAW AND CORNSTALKS FOR SALE. Delivery available!! Call 307-630-3046 ...............1/22

Hay & Feed ALFALFA HAY: Barn stored 3x3 bales. Farson, WY. Call 307-350-0350 ............... 1/15 TOP QUALITY ALFALFA HAY, large rounds, approximately 1,200 lbs. Call 308-631-2617 or 308-631-5767 .............1/15

Equipment

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STRAW FOR SALE: Clean, excellent quality small squares, oats, wheat and barley straw, $3.50/bale at the farm. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878, leave a message ............................. 1/15 VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 888935-3633. www.valleyvideohay.com ....................... 1/15 ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Delivery available from the Panhandle of Nebraska. For more information, call 308279-0497 ...................... 1/15 GOOD SUPPLY OF PREMIUM QUALITY STRAW in large square 3x4 bales. Delivered by the truckload. Volume discounts available. E-mail calebredriverforage@gmail.com. Call/text 204-712-6509 ...................... 1/8 260 ROUND BALES OF CORNSTALKS, 1,600 plus lbs. Call 605-881-4173 ........ 12/25 HAY FOR SALE: 2021 first and second cutting alfalfa. 2021 corn stover. 2021 CRP clean/green, sprayed in the spring for weeds. 2020 year old first cutting alfalfa. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying ......... 1/8 HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/alfalfa and alfalfa hay. 3x4 square bales. Delivery available. Western South Dakota. Pricing starts at $250/ ton and up. Call Joe, 605515-0858 ........................ 1/1 FOR SALE: Shredded cornstalk bales, 6’ tall, 1,100 plus lbs. Call John, 701-269-3413.......12/25 EXCELLENT HORSE HAY FOR SALE: 3x3x8 bales, 900 lbs., stored inside, $150/bale. Rapid City, S.D. Call 605-3914968 ........................... 12/25

Trucking J.P. FARMS FLATBED AND CHAIN FLOOR HAULING for bulk commodities. For more information, call 806-4014110, Greeley, CO ...... 12/25

Equipment

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FOR SALE: Farmking 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. John Deere 716A chuckwagon with John Deere running gears and bunk feeding extensions. H&S 7+4 18’ chuckwagon with 12 ton gear. Meyer 4516 chuckwagon with tandem running gear. Two Kory 260 bushel gravity boxes with 10 ton running gear. Wilson portable wheel corral. Case IH 496 21’ rock flex disc. Willmar 4550 Wrangler wheel loader with 5’ bucket and pallet forks, 4x4, 4,000 lb. lift capacity, new tires. Meyerink 3612, 12’ box scraper with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 ............... 1/22

Livestock Equipment

Equipment Restoration DBL TREE TRACTOR RESTORATION LLC: Tractors, stock trailers and flatbeds, total repair, sandblast and paint. Please call Mike, 406-9300720 ........................... 12/25

Heating Equipment WOOD BURNING FURNACE FOR SALE: Vogelzang Norseman 1500 wood burning furnace, heats up to 2,000 sq. ft., 30K-90K BTUs. Furnace will continue to heat on low setting during a power outage. Stove is approximately 3 years old and works great. ALSO, have some stove pipe available for an additional charge. $2,500 OBO, located in Billings, MT. Contact Kim, 406-861-1478. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds .........12/25 ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only 1 furnace, 25-year warranty available. Heat with wood, no splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler. com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat. com. A-1 Heating Systems. Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...................TFN

Livestock Equipment

Vehicles & Trailers 2015 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK FOR SALE: Platinum package, 4x4, crew cab Lariat, 156” WB styleside, 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel, 6 speed automatic transmission. Extras: Tonneau cover, installed 50 gallon diesel tank, added chrome. Has 5th wheel hook up available. Exterior Ruby Red Metallic, interior black leather, 71,300 miles. Very sharp truck in excellent condition!! Selling due to death in family. $55,000. For more information, call 605-341-3002 or 605-3908942. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ........................... 12/25

Equipment EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: CIH 290 Magnum tractor; IHC 766 tractor with loader; two challenger MT585D tractors; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Roto Grind tub grinder; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; IHC 415 20’ roller harrow; Vermeer R23 rake; MF 2190 4x4 baler; Sitrex 17 wheel rake; CIH WD2506 swather with 19’ rotary head; Loral Turbo Magnum IV fertilizer spreader; Rogater 854 sprayer; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Hyster 50T lowboy trailer; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Dragon 130 bbl vac trailers; Dragon crude oil trailer; Trailmaster crude oil pup; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Sicard 8’6” snowblower with Ford engine; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406-254-1254 .......... 1/1

Pipe OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. ALL SIZES!! 2 3/8 at 31.5’ long on average per joint. OTHER available sizes are 7”, 5.5”, 4.5” and 3.5” pipe in stock. Sucker rod, cut/notched posts. Delivery available. Pierce, CO. Call 970-324-4580, e-mail rpjenergy@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................. 4/9 PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 3/8, 2 7/8, both regular and heavy wall. 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2 casing, 7” casing. ALSO, have rods and guardrail!! Culverts, line pipe cut offs, 12” O.D. and 16” O.D. NEW SHIPMENT of HDPE pipe, several sizes. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ....................12/25

Property for Sale READY TO GET OUT OF THE WINTER CONDITIONS OF THE NORTHERN STATES?? Here’s an opportunity for a nice winter home in sunny southern California in the Imperial Valley! 120 miles east of San Diego, CA, 60 miles west of Yuma, AZ and 9 miles from El Centro, CA. Three bedroom, 1 bath home with 12 acres of farmland. $599,000. For more information, call 307-272-0975 or visit www. facebook.com/pg/cowboyauctioncompany ........... 1/1 ARIZONA RANCHES FOR SALE: 22,000+ acre ranch, 200+ head year-long, plus up to 2,600 stockers seasonally, Arizona state plus small BLM, small feedyard, modest headquarters on 10 deeded acres, $1,200,000; 600+ head yearlong, plus seasonal increases. 400+ deeded acres plus state, USFS and small BLM grazing leases. Headquarters on paved highway, $4,000,000. Harley Hendricks Realty 877-349-2565 e-mail HarleyHendricks@HarleyHendricks.com .................... 1/8 BOYD RANCH: 5,420+ total acres including BLM and state with 7 pivot sprinklers in western Montana. Located between Virginia City and Alder, MT. Great water rights. Fishing ponds with deer, elk and birds. Puts up 2,000 tons of hay. Newer buildings. A must see!! Call for price. Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@ sidwell-land.com ........... 1/1 LARGE GOSHEN COUNTY CATTLE AND CROP RANCH: 4,065+ acres with center pivots and 3 1/2 miles of Horse Creek. Huge cattle barn and steel shop. 1,618+ acres water rights. Three homes. Adjoins Hwy. 85. $5,400,000. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, Empire Realty, Torrington, WY, 307-532-1750. More listings available at www. buyaranch.com .............TFN

THE “ORIGINAL” BOLINGER OVERHEAD BIN QUALITY TRUSTED BY CUSTOMERS FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Be prepared for winter feeding! Call for pricing and delivery of bins.

Fencing LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307742-6992, SERVING AGRI-BUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, roughsawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! ............TFN

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Rent/Lease Wanted COUNTRY HOME WANTED TO RENT OR LEASE: Recently retired couple wanting to rent or lease a country home (not a ranch hand, but would consider a caretaker position). We are genuine, trustworthy folks with good references. For more information, call 406-560-1452............. 1/1

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MIWW contest features wool products Casper – The Wyoming State Make It With Wool Contest (MIWW) was held at the Ramkota Hotel Dec. 12-13. A total of eight youth contestants entered the contest and modeled their designs during a luncheon at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup, featuring lamb donated by The Lamb Guys. The MIWW judging criteria includes: construction quality; fit and overall appearance; appropriateness to contestant’s lifestyle; coordination of fabric and yard with garment style and design; creativity in design and use of wool; promotion of beauty and versatility of wool; and finally, the contestant’s presentation and poise. The contest featured seven junior contestants: Tera Boden, Buffalo; Evelynne Conklin, Banner; Emma Hill, Riverton; Sawyer Hanson, Gillette; Allie Van Why, Cheyenne; Madi Dunning, Encampment; and Kylie Davies, Rozet. Cassie Downare of Buffalo was the single senior contestant. Madi Dunning was crowned the Junior Winner of the Wyoming MIWW contest. Allie Van Why was the first runner up, Emma Hill was the second runner up and Evelynne Conklin was the third runner up. Dunning was also awarded Best

JAN. 5-7: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER, IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: JAN. 5: Ft. Bridger 3:303:50 p.m., Cash Store; Evanston 4:30-5:15 p.m., Prairie Inn; Bear River 6-6:10 p.m., drive thru. JAN. 6: Kemmerer 7:20-7:40 a.m., Ham’s Fork Station/Sinclair; Cokeville 8:30-8:50 a.m., Flying J Truck Stop; Afton 9:50-10:20 a.m., Afton Country Village; Thayne 10:45-10:50 a.m., Farmer’s Feed (drive thru); Etna 10:50-11 a.m., Etna Trading Post (drive thru); Alpine 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m., Grey’s River Saloon; Hoback Jct. 12:40-1:10 p.m., Hoback Market/ Exxon; Bondurant 1:40-2 p.m., Elk Horn Bar (drive thru); Bondurant 1:55-2:10 p.m., post office (drive thru); Daniel 2:30-2:50 p.m., The Den; Pinedale 3:10-3:40 p.m., Gannett Sports; Big Piney 4:154:30 p.m., Public RR Visitor Info. lot; La Barge 5:15-5:30 p.m., All American Fuel (drive thru); Fontenelle 6 p.m., drive thru call Greg on this day only; Green River 7 p.m., Hitching Post. JAN. 7: Green River 7:30-7:50 a.m., Hitching Post; Rock Springs 8:209 a.m., WY Wool Warehouse; Wamsutter 10-10:10 a.m., Wamsutter Conoco (drive thru); Rawlins 10:50 a.m.-11:20 p.m., Trails West Meat Processing; Saratoga 12:15-12:45 p.m., Saratoga Feed & Grain (drive thru); Elk Mountain 1:30-1:40 p.m., Conoco on I-80 (drive thru); Hanna 1:55-2:05 p.m., Hometown Market (drive thru); Medicine Bow 2:20-2:40 p.m., JB’s (drive thru); Rock River 2:503 p.m., Rancher’s Supply (drive thru); Laramie 3:50-4:50 p.m., West Laramie Fly Shop. For more information, call Greg, 308-7500700, or visit www.petskafur.net .............................................12/25

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Hay & Feed 500 TONS OF ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE. First cutting, no rain. 4x4 bales. In Riverton, WY, $250/ton. Call 307-7092375 ................................ 1/22 QUALITY COLORADO HAY FOR SALE: Horse or cow quality hay. Big and small squares. Call for pricing and availability 570-395-0184 ...................1/15

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Junior Construction. Conklin won the Creativity Award, and Hill was awarded the People’s Choice Award. Cassie Downare was the Senior Winner and was also awarded Best Senior Construction. Each contestant was awarded a new piece of Pendleton wool fabric. Cash awards were presented to category winners. The first place winners earned a partial paid trip to the National MIWW Contest to be held in conjunction with the 2022 American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. in January.

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Wool fashion – Tera Boden of Buffalo models a wool dress she constructed at the Wyoming State Make It With Wool Contest. Trenda Allen photo

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A recent University of Wyoming (UW) study indicates there is no synergistic effect between grazing and chemical leafy spurge control. Most leafy spurge research focuses on upland and arid systems. The study investigated control options for wet and seasonally flooded areas of the Yampa River in Colorado. Wyoming producers are too familiar with difficult-tocontrol leafy spurge. Leafy spurge has severely impacted rangeland ecosystems in the western U.S. It is an aggressive and invasive perennial species that produces from both seed and vegetatively, which allows it to spread rapidly, displacing native vegetation and establishing monoculture communities. Control is challenging with limited long-term results, especially since control options provide variable results and are limited in wet or seasonally flooded areas. Chemical control options are limited because the most effective chemicals cannot be

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applied near water, while the effectiveness of products that can be applied near the water is less known. Establishment and impact of biological control agents on leafy spurge is variable. The local environment and conditions play a role in establishing these control agents, which takes time. Leafy spurge control A recent study from the UW Plant Sciences Department explored how targeted grazing, herbicide applications or combining these two control efforts affected leafy spurge seed production and cover within the flood plain of the Yampa Valley in Colorado. Half of the plots were grazed by sheep in the spring, while the other half were not. Then, late-season herbicide applications were applied two months after grazing to both grazed and ungrazed sites. Herbicide applications consisted of four different treatments, including the active ingredients quinclorac, aminopyralid, imazapic and ami-

Subscribe to the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and get 52 great editions throughout the year. Call 800-967-1647 or 307-234-2700. nopyralid plus florpyrauxifenbenzyl. Results Results indicated a onetime intensive grazing with sheep affects leafy spurge’s vigor by reducing seed production within the treatment year. However, the following year leafy spurge will respond to that stress by increasing seed production even though there was a decrease in leafy spurge cover. From a management perspective, the increase in seed production is counterproductive, even though there is positive reduction in cover. Opposite to grazing, herbicides did not have an impact on seed production within the treatment year because the late-season application occurs after seed maturity. There is a clear reduction in seed production one year after treatment. Alone, herbicide treatments do reduce leafy spurge populations, especially quinclorac or aminopyralid plus florpyrauxifen-benzyl. The study found no interaction between grazing and herbicide treatments. This is possibly due to the plants responding to the grazing stress by increasing aboveground biomass, which also pushes seed production. The study also found the native plant community was not affected by any of the treatments: grazing, herbicides or combination. Results indicated herbicide applications over multi-

ple seasons is the most logical approach to managing leafy spurge along the Yampa River in Colorado. In particular, control of leafy spurge by targeted grazing is not economically effective, especially if the populations are small, not contiguous and where access is difficult. Management options As for control of leafy spurge in Wyoming, this study supports the literature recommendations for best control options. Utilizing rotational or continued season grazing within the same location provides the best results than a single grazing event. The only successful grazing control of leafy spurge was achieved by a continuous grazing system for four consecutive seasons, or utilizing multiple season applications of labeled herbicides. Even though there is no synergistic effect between grazing and herbicide, both control measurements should be incorporated when feasible. Leafy spurge is a very challenging weed to control and takes multiple years to gain significant progress. For management support of leafy spurge, contact your local weed and pest control district office or your county UW Extension office. Jeremiah Vardiman is a University of Wyoming Agriculture and Horticulture Extension educator. He can be reached at jvardima@uwyo. edu.

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CHRISTMAS continued from page 1 He had kept his sheep safe and fed for another day. He settled onto the step in front of his wagon and sipped a cup of strong coffee. The scent wafted into his nostrils, adding to the clean smell of sagebrush and the lingering smoky smell from his wood-burning stove. Suddenly, Nicholas heard a thumping sound and Laddie and Sadie started barking. The guardian dogs appeared one by one out of the flock of sheep, looking in the direction of the noise. “What is it?” Nicholas asked the dogs. He walked to the back of the supply wagon, attached to his camp. It was there he stored his extra horse hay, oats, water barrel and dog food. Nicholas saw a dark shape in the diminishing light, and an odd red glow. “Hello?” he called out. Who could be here, 50 miles from the nearest town? “It’s me, Rudolph.” “What?!” Nicholas stepped closer, then shook his head. He must be seeing things! The shape gradually took on the form of a reindeer, which Nicholas had only seen in books. Reindeer! Christmas Eve! “I know you are surprised,” came a soft voice, “but I really am Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Santa sent me.” Nicholas shook his head. He turned his flashlight on the reindeer, which indeed had a glowing red nose. He sure looked real! Nicholas reached out his hand, and patted the soft hair of Rudolph’s neck. “I don’t usually talk to people, but this is an emergency!” Rudolph gave his head a shake, making his belled collar jingle. “It’s Christmas Eve, and the reindeer are all down with the North Pole flu. Santa isn’t feeling too well, and Mrs. Santa is taking care of everyone!” “Say, do you mind if I have a bite of that hay? It was a long flight down here!” Nicholas couldn’t believe he was taking to a magical reindeer, but Rudolph went on. “Luckily, the elves are fine, and they’ve got the sleigh

loaded, but we don’t have enough flying reindeer to pull it. Santa sent me to find substitutes to pull his sleigh, and a driver who knows how to handle a team.” “He thought of you. You’ve always been on the good guy list, and you know how to drive a team of horses. Now, if we can only find critters to pull the sleigh!” Nicholas thought a moment. “I don’t know if they can fly, but lots of pronghorn antelope live here on the Red Desert.” “Great idea,” said Rudolph. I can supply them with the magic to fly, if we can find eight willing antelope.” With that, Rudolph’s nose began to glow brighter and brighter. Soon, it was sending out great strobes of red light. Nicholas thought it could probably be seen for miles. After a while, they could hear trotting noises, and antelope began to appear around camp. Nicholas put the Border Collies into his sheep camp so they wouldn’t bark and scare away the gathering pronghorns. Soon a small herd gathered around Rudolph. “Are any of you afraid of flying?” he asked, “Because Santa Claus needs some flying critters to pull the Christmas sleigh.” The pronghorns looked at each other. None of them had ever flown, or even thought about it. Of course, they knew about birds flying. The Red Desert was home to eagles, ravens and hawks who soared high above looking for rabbits to eat. They even knew about sage grouse, who flew lower to the ground. The pronghorns had also never spoken. They communicate through distinctive cries and signals. Now though, a large doe stepped forward and found herself talking. “I’m Esther, short for Esther Hobart Morris, I think I could fly if I had a lesson.” Soon the other antelope were mummering among themselves. Some allowed as how flying was way too scary, while others wondered what the world would look like from so high in the sky. One

by one, bucks and does began stepping forward. “I need four strong bucks to be harnessed just in front of the sleigh, and four quick does in the lead.” Nicholas pinched himself to make sure it wasn’t all a dream. In a matter of minutes, eight pronghorns had volunteered. Esther was one, as she was joined by Nellie Tayloe Ross, Louisa Gardner Swain and Sacajawea. “I didn’t know antelope had people’s names,” said Nicholas. “Oh, we have antelope names too, but you couldn’t pronounce them,” said Esther. The bucks announced their names – Jim Bridger, Jim Baker, Buffalo Bill and Chief Washakie. “In the winter, we have lots of time and we study Wyoming history,” Chief Washakie told the amazed Nicholas. Rudolph concentrated and soon his nose sent a glow over all the chosen pronghorns. “I’m sending out magic that will make it possible for you to fly,” he explained to the wondering antelope. Nicholas jumped back to avoid the flying spell. He didn’t see the guard dog standing attentively behind the group. “It only works at Christmastime,” Rudolph told them. “Wait here,” he said to Nicholas. “We’ll be back in a magical minute.” With that, Rudolph, Esther, Nellie, Louisa, Sacajawea, the Jims, Buffalo Bill and Chief Washakie followed Rudolph, flying through the night sky. Nicholas stood on the desert in wonder, listening to the night sounds, which did not include talking reindeer or flying pronghorns. The full moon was starting to rise over the Ferris Mountains to the east. Had he imagined it all? Just then, he saw a wondrous sight. It was a red glowing light, which soon became Rudolph and the eight antelope, harnessed to a flying sleigh. The sleigh was laden with presents – toy pickup trucks and trailers, camo coats in pink and green, Wyoming Cowboy caps and many, many

wondrous gifts. The sleigh landed lightly near the sheep camp, setting off a fresh round of barking from inside the camp. “Hop in, Nicholas,” Rudolph told Nicholas. “It is up to you to guide us to the homes of all the good boys and girls.” “Wait!” said Nicholas. “How will I know where to go? How will we make it to houses all over the world?” He thought a moment. “I can’t leave the sheep for that long!” “Don’t worry,” Rudolph reassured him. “With Christmas magic, we will go everywhere we need to and be back before dawn. The guard dogs will watch out for the sheep for this one night.” Nicholas decided that he had to believe in Christmas magic and do his part to make sure that all the world’s good boys and girls would get their holiday gifts. He stuck some coal in his pocket, just in case. He pulled his Scotch cap down over his ears, climbed into the sleigh and took up the reins. “On Esther, on Nellie, on Bill and Louisa, On Jims, on Chief Washakie, on Sacajawea, To the top of the Tetons! To the top of the Park! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away in the dark!” And behind them flew one guardian dog, keeping an eye on them all. This Christmas story was written by Sharon O’Toole of Savery.

VALUES continued from page 1 as current beef prices. On the demand side, domestic beef demand is high – 15 percent higher than demand in 201415. “These are all really strong indicators that cutout values will probably remain high as packers want to incentivize more cows to come to town, they continue to hold the cutter cow price or even increase the price,” he explains. “Those and other reasons are strong indicators the cull cow market should stay elevated in coming months.” Demand increase Dennis shares stronger demand for beef products is related to exports and the economy. “Beef in particular is very sensitive to consumer income, so we know when people have more income,” he says. “For example, the government has been transferring money through stimulus packages – and while not everyone has a lot of money, there has been quite a bit of profits made this year.” Dennis speculates the stimulus packages and increased profits have increased consumer desire to spend more for beef. This, accompanied with foodservice shutdowns and inflation, have increased beef exports and put pressure on increasing beef prices.

The two primary uses for cull cows in the beef supply are ground beef and merchandisable beef cuts, including ribs, chuck and tenderloin. “The available supply into this market comes from 1) beef cows and bulls, 2) dairy cows, 3) trimmings and grind from steer and heifer slaughter and 4) beef imports,” Dennis shares in his newsletter. “These separate markets combine to impact the supply, and in part, the prices received for cull cows. In the current year, we have seen an increase in beef cows and bulls harvested as the national cowherd contracts, and increase in dairy cow culling, volatile steer and heifer slaughter and slightly higher beef and veal imports.” All of this combined, Dennis suggests, signal higher supplies of ground beef to the market. Typically, this action would be thought to reduce price, however, demand for ground beef has been historically strong. “From this, we likely conclude the rise in wholesale and producer cull cow prices is driven more by demand than supply signals,” he says. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

Saluting the Colonels These electronic auctions that are flooding the internet are missing a very integral part: an auctioneer, often referred to as a Colonel. Why auctioneers are called Colonels, I haven’t a clue. They don’t have anything at all to do with fried chicken, nor is military service mandatory to become a bid caller. It’s the auctioneer who builds momentum in an auction, makes it entertaining and engages in the art of salesmanship. Once a year, North America’s best livestock auctioneers converge on one of the continent’s leading livestock markets to compete in the World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Contest. If you ever get the opportunity to attend one of these events, I’d urge you to do so. Even better, if you have some cattle to sell, I’d recommend you consign them.

Yes, the 30 semi-finalists invited to compete do so by selling an actual sale. You can imagine the market magic created when you have the best auctioneers in the world selling your cattle. I know one order buyer who every year buys up a lot of cattle in the country and consigns them to whichever market is hosting the World Championships. He’s made a lot of money doing it because buyers come from everywhere to be seen on TV participating in the World Championships. I feel privileged to know and have worked with several world champions. To a man, they are professionals with ability that always amazes me. Not only can they all talk faster than a TV preacher at collection time, they are calm as a horse trough and have the unique ability to say something

witty at the same time a oneton bull is trying to get on the auction block with them. They also wear the strangest clothing this side of the Ladies Lead Contest at the county fair. I suppose their theory is the judges will be more apt to remember a contestant if he is wearing a flashy outfit. So, the auctioneers show up in mauve, orange and lime green clothing – sometimes all on the same sports jacket. The contestants must also be knowledgeable about the livestock business. But, this wasn’t always the case. Years ago, auctioneers in other fields were attracted to the World Livestock Championship because of the prestige in winning and the large cash prize. Once a car auctioneer entered the contest. This was possible because the auctioneers don’t have to “start” their cattle, which requires knowing the cattle market. Darned if the car guy didn’t end up winning the contest. He was very good, it’s just that the winner usually gets invited to sell special cattle auctions around the country. On his initial outing, the car auctioneer called a steer a heifer and regu-

larly started the cattle about 20 cents over the market. An interview phase has since been added to the contest to make sure the contestants at least know a Hereford from a heifer. I’ve had the pleasure to be a judge at the World Championships. The contestants are scored on their chant and bid catching ability: the ability to know if a person was just swatting flies or actually bidding. Judges are also asked, “Would you hire this person to sell a sale for you?” One elderly auction market owner acting as a judge answered an enthusiastic “Yes!” He was so impressed by one of the semi-finalists that he hired him on the spot to sell at his sale barn every week. At one special sale, the car auctioneer showed up a little over-dressed in the previously mentioned multicolored sports jacket. Once into the sale, it was evident the closest this guy had ever been to a cow was a fast-food hamburger. As the day progressed, the auction owner became increasingly uneasy. When a large draft of fancy steers entered the sale ring, the auctioneer started them way

too cheap and the buyers were bidding him a nickel at a time. When one of the steers flicked his tail and sent a few flecks of recycled hay towards the auctioneer, he got a sick look on his face and asked the auction owner standing right next to

him, “Was that what I think it was?” To which the owner replied, “Yes Mr. Lamborghini, it was. And it’s a good thing you had your big mouth open or you might have gotten it all over your pretty coat.”

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Friday, December 17 Market Report • 650 Head Sold Representative Sales Early Consignments COWS DUBOIS 1 Cow, 1230# ....................................$68.00 PINEDALE 1 Cow, 1310# ....................................$63.50 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1340# ....................................$63.00 LABARGE 5 Cow, 1389# ....................................$61.00 3 Cow, 1326# ....................................$60.50 ARAPAHOE 1 Cow, 1510# ....................................$60.00 PINEDALE 2 Cow, 1365# ....................................$59.00 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1672# ....................................$58.50 SHOSHONI 2 Cow, 1537# ....................................$57.50 FORT WASHAKIE 3 Cow, 1216# ....................................$57.00 SHOSHONI 4 Cow, 1338# ....................................$55.00 RIVERTON 5 Cow, 1271# ....................................$54.00 ETNA 3 Cow, 1490# ....................................$53.00 LABARGE 9 Cow, 1193# ....................................$52.00 7 Cow, 1430#$49.00 THERMOPOLIS 8 Cow, 1246# ....................................$48.50 BIG PINEY 21 Cow, 1154# ....................................$46.50 PAVILLION 4 Cow, 1163# ....................................$44.00 BULLS BONDURANT 6 Bull, 1831# .....................................$76.50 1 Bull, 1725# .....................................$75.50 ARAPAHOE 1 Bull, 1850# .....................................$75.00 BONDURANT 1 Bull, 1945# .....................................$74.50 ETNA 2 Bull, 1647# .....................................$72.00 RAWLINS 2 Bull, 1752# .....................................$71.00 4 Bull, 1621# .....................................$70.00 BONDURANT 2 Bull, 1800# .....................................$69.00 KINNEAR 1 Bull, 2170#` ....................................$67.50 HEIFERETTES BONDURANT 9 Heiferette, 846# .............................$90.00 PINEDALE 2 Heiferette, 875# .............................$82.00 ETNA 2 Heiferette, 905# .............................$80.00 BONDURANT 4 Heiferette, 950# .............................$71.00 LABARGE 10 Heiferette, 1022# ...........................$70.00

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 WEANED CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM EXPECTING 4,000 HEAD YEARLINGS Keyhole L Livestock - 20 Yrling Hfrs 800-850#. Rec Endovac & poured. Started on feed. CALVES JM Livestock - 600 Weaned Steers (80% Blk, 20% Red/RWF/CharX) 625-675#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, 7-way w/Somnus, Once PMH IN & poured. 75 days weaned. No implants. High roughage ration, conditioned for grass. High quality & Fancy! Arapahoe Ranch - 250 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Bovishield One Shot & Ultrabac 7. Knife cut. Age & source verified - IMI Global. 100% all natural. Sired by Diamond Peak & small % Colyer Hereford bulls. Weaned 45 days. Hay fed. Green, very high quality! Ron & Jackie Lucas - 200 Blk Ang Strs 500700#. Rec Vista Once & 7-way @ Branding & Precon. Weaned since Sept 1st. Bunk broke. Sired by Powerful Blk Ang bulls. High quality Weaned steers! Dennis Horton - 190 Blk Ang & AngX (F1 BWF) Steers 650-675#. Rec Vista Once, 7-way & Somnus @ Branding & Precon & poured w/ Ivomec. Weaned 45 days. High quality! Steve Mines - 120 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 650700#. 70 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 575-625#. Rec Vista Once & 8-way @ Branding & Weaning. Weaned 90 days. High elevation. Fancy! Waldo & Emmi Tarango - 170 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525-625#. Rec Pyramid 5 w/ Presponse, 7-way & Once PMH IN @ Branding; Express 5, Inforce 3, 7-way w/ Somnus @ Weaning. 90 days weaned. Green, high elevation calves! Ty & Elizabeth Foxworthy - 160 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-700#. Rec two rounds of 7-way & Bovishield Gold & wormed. Weaned since the end of September out on pasture. Bunk broke. Complete mineral program. Fancy! Tim Tolton - 150 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-625#. Rec Virashield 6 & 8-way @ Branding; Virashield 6 & Nasalgen @ Precon. Hfrs are Bangs vacc. High elevation. Jason Lozier - 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 575-625#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus + Spur @ Branding; Vista Once SQ & Ivomec @ Weaning (10/30). 100% Lucky 7 Blk Ang sired. Weaned on pasture. Green, fancy! Loaded with genetics. Jim Eaton - 145 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-625#. Rec Inforce 3 & Vison 7 @ Branding; Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/ Somnus & poured w/ Cleanup @ Weaning (11/10). Strictly hay fed, alfalfa/grass mix. Powerful high desert calves! Mitch Benson - 110 Blk Ang & Blk AngX Strs

& Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus & Vista Once SQ @ Branding; Vision 7 w/Somnus, Nasalgen and poured @ Precon (10/21). Knife cut. Weaned over 75 days on barley hay, mineral, Key-Lix SAF MOS tubs. Bunk and water broke. Complete mineral program since birth. Sired by Registered Black Angus Bulls. Green & fancy! Ted Seely - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus & wormed. 100% Popo Agie Angus program, reputation quality. Opportunity at big time Angus genetics!! Charlie & Carmen Needham - 80 Blk & Red Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding & Weaning & poured. Weaned 80 days. Running out on pasture. Fancy! Jay Rodewald - 61 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 @ Branding; Barvac 7 w/ Somnus, Once PMH IN, Vista 5 & Safeguard @ Precon. Weaned 45 days on Sweet-Pro Cattle tubs. Sired by Shippen Blk Ang bulls. Fancy, high quality! Kent & Shelli Haun - 60 Blk AngX (Sim/Ang) Strs 650#. Rec Vista 5, Once PMH IN, Vision 7 & Nasalgen @ Branding; Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen, Safeguard & Cleanup @ Precon. Weaned 100+ days on pasture, mineral & tubs. Sired by Big County Genetics SimAngus bulls. Powerful steers! Reputation! Keyhole L Livestock - 50 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Endovac Immune Plus, poured. Long time weaned. Bunk broke. Complete mineral program. High quality! Dan & Anna Smedts – 30 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus & spur, Vista Once @ branding & weaning. Safeguard & Clean Up II @ weaning. Bunk Broke, weaned since 10/5. Nice, one brand calves!! Gary Barney - 28 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-700#. Comp vacc. Weaned since Sept. High elevation. Jeremy Christensen - 20 Blk & Red Ang Strs & Hfrs 650#. Rec two rounds of shots. Long time weaned. Bunk broke. Ryan & Dillon Hedges - 10 Blk Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Comp vacc. High elevation.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON BRED HEIFERS Thad & Andrea Dockery - 12 Blk Ang Bred Heifers. Bred to Sitz Low Birthweight bulls to start calving mid April. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Scourboss & poured w/ Ivomec.

BRED COWS Ted Seely - 50 Blk Ang 3-6 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to McClun Hereford bulls to calve April/ May. Right out of the registered herd, selling as commercial. High quality genetics! Big time Angus cows! Dockery Ranch - 48 Blk Ang 3-5 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Sitz & Redland Blk Ang bulls to start calving mid April. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Scourboss & poured w/ Ivomec. High desert cows! Double Diamond Red Angus - 36 Red Angus 4-6 Yr Old Bred Cows. Bred to Red Angus & Charolais bull to calve April 1st for 60 days. Majority of cows are AI sired. High elevation, stout! Fancy Red Ang cows! Ryan Hedges - 20 Mixed Age Blk Ang & AngX Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 1st. Comp vaccination & poured. High elevation. Hancock Livestock - 10 Mixed Age Blk Ang Bred Cows. Bred to Hancock Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. Lifetime vaccination program & complete mineral. Selling as registered Cows. Registration papers available at cost. High quality! Dillon Hedges - 5 Hereford & HerefordX 3-5 Year old Bred cows. Bred to Hereford & Hogg SimAng bulls to start calving March 1st. Comp vaccination program & poured. High elevation. Calves averaged 700 lbs. (11/9). Partial dispersion. Fancy, high quality!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 WEANED CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • CALVES @ 10:30 AM Fleur de Lis Cattle Co - 340 Blk Ang & AngX Weaned Hfrs 550-650# 40 Blk Ang & AngX Weaned Strs 550-650#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, 7-way & Dectomax injectable. Long time weaned. Bunk broke. Conditioned for grass! High quality! Jim Yoder - 45 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600 . Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Nasalgen & poured. 45 day wean on hay & pasture.

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