December 3, 2022

Gov. announces plans for Supplemental Budget FY 2023-24

Cheyenne – “Wyoming cit izens, like other Ameri cans, are feeling the hurt of inflation. However, unlike the rest of the nation, Wyoming’s economy has responded surprisingly well

because of our fiscal con servatism,” Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon commented during a Nov. 18 press con ference in regards to his official proposed supple mental budget for the Fiscal

Year (FY) 2023-24. He continued, “Tax rev enues have diversified. In fact, our diversification index is the highest it’s been in 40 years according to the latest economic analy

sis, which makes the tasks in this supplemental budget complex. But in all of this, we must remember our fis cal responsibility requires we set aside some of this

USDA Survey

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Sta tistics Service will conduct the 2023 Commercial Flori culture Survey with approx imately 1,000 producers in the Mountain Region states of Arizona, Colorado, Mon tana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The Flori culture Crops report will be released on May 25, 2023. For more information, visit nass.usda.gov/publications or call 800-392-3202.

CWD Notice

As of Nov. 28, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Elk Hunt Area 59. The disease was detected in a cow elk in early Novem ber. Elk Hunt Area 59 is in the Cody Region and over laps Deer Hunt Areas 112 and 113, where CWD was detected in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The Centers for Disease Control recom mends hunters do not con sume any ill or CWD posi tive animal.

Meat Sales

The University of Wyo ming (UW) Holiday Meat Sales are currently in full swing, and will be offer ing two more order pick-up nights, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. All proceeds will support the UW judging teams’ travel across the country to compete in national contests. Those interested in viewing the UW Holiday Meat Sales pam phlet or placing an order, visit uw.uwyo.edu/meatsales22

Ag Toolkit

The National Associa tion of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation and U.S. Department of Agri culture’s Agricultural Mar keting Service have created a toolkit to increase under served farmers’ access to new and existing markets and services. These resources are now fully accessible online at nasda.org and in PDF form. A recorded ses sion will soon be available to state departments of agricul ture, cooperative Extension and non-governmental orga nizations for disbursement.

Results EXPO

Cheyenne – The Cheyenne Livestock Expo, formally known as the Great Northern Livestock Exposition (GNLE) was created by ranchers, for ranchers and took place on Nov. 12-27 at the Archer Events Center.

The event hosted roughly 550 exhibitors and several vendors from across 24 states.

The event featured open and junior beef cattle breed shows with cattle stalled and shown under the same roof.

Bugas rejoins WYLR team

This week, the team at Wyoming Livestock Roundup welcomed back Hannah Bugas as managing editor.

Bugas grew up on her family’s cattle ranch in Fort Bridger where she fell head-over-heels in love with agri culture and the cowboy way of life. After graduating from high school, Bugas attended college at the University of Wyoming and graduated in 2019 with degrees in agricul tural communications, animal science and graphic design.

Following college graduation, Bugas worked as the assistant editor at the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and eventually moved her way up into the managing editor position. Bugas worked at the Roundup for nearly two years before moving back home to help on the ranch.

In addition to agriculture and journalism, Bugas is very passionate about art and can usually be found behind a canvas covered in acrylic paint or making crafts from ideas found on Pinterest. She is also a loving dog-mom to her Sheepadoodle Nash.

Although the ranch life has treated her well for the past few years, Bugas is excited to rejoin the Roundup team.

“Not to sound too cliché, but my time at the Roundup a few years ago was life-changing. The Wyoming ag industry holds a very special place in my heart, and noth ing compares to the lessons I learned and the experiences I had while working at the Roundup. I am really excited to be back, to reconnect with old friends and to make new ones. I can’t wait to continue advocating for and learning about the industry I am most passionate about,” Bugas says.

Archer Events Center hosts second annual event

The American Highland Association held a points show during the event. For junior exhibitors, prospect steer and heifer shows took place on Nov. 13-17, and junior sheep, goat and pig shows took place on Nov. 25-17. Roughly $100,000 was available in cash prizes. Junior show

The Junior Breed Show welcomed the following Please see EXPO on page 20

30 Under 30

Cowgirl Magazine announces class of 2023

For the third consecu tive year, Cowgirl Magazine has announced its Cowgirl 30 Under 30 Class.

Since the program’s inception, 90 women from across the U.S. have been recognized for making a name for themselves in the Western industry. This year’s class inducts three women with ties to Wyo ming: Gabrielle Crumley of Burlington, former Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2018 Mor gan Wallace and Sami Jo Smith of Farson.

Business owner

Gabrielle Crumley hangs her hat in Northwest Wyo ming. In 2019, as a first-gen eration rancher, she and her husband Chad started their own business called Beef Box, providing high-quality natural beef to consumers.

Crumley didn’t origi nally grow up ranching or in a rodeo family. She notes as a five-year-old she was bit by the horse bug and con vinced her parents to get her a horse. Growing up, Crum ley was active in high school rodeo and 4-H.

She soon realized she had a passion and dream to one day own a ranch. After graduating college with an agriculture science degree, she found a place to rent with her husband, and in October 2020 the pair closed on their ranch.

“It’s a blessing to be able to build our ranch in

PLC and Forest Service sign MOU

On Nov. 28, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the U.S. Department of Agri culture’s (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced they have signed a memoran dum of understanding (MOU) to encour age, promote and enhance cooperative monitoring on National Forest System grazing allotments, which will stay in effect until January 2027.

Mutual interests and benefits

Both PLC, a membership of state and national cattle, sheep and grassland asso ciations dedicated to representing produc ers, as well as USFS, a natural resource agency whose mission is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the

nation’s forests and grasslands, have responsibilities and interests in rangeland management.

The MOU notes, because monitoring of rangelands is essential to the sustain ability of livestock grazing activities on national forests and grasslands, a cooper ative approach to monitoring these lands is crucial.

“Cooperative monitoring enhances working relationships of the parties at the local level when the parties coopera tively acquire, analyze and approve data collections to assist with creating adap tive rangeland management programs to

Livestock expo – Sam Stafford of Westcliffe, Colo. won the Reserve Champion Market Steer during the Cheyenne Livestock Expo at the Archer Events Center Nov. 12-27. Legacy Livestock Imaging photo

Ron Rabou

Wagyu convention

Dick Perue shares

RaboBank analyzes

When someone mentions agriculture, I usually just think of ag in our region. I admit I have blinders on. After thinking it over, I soon realized the agriculture I know is just part of the global industry affect ing everyone – ag businesses, ranchers, farmers and consumers.

In 2023, the farm bill will be a big ag issue for America. It is always a huge issue for Congress to pass, espe cially the nutrition section, which is over two-thirds of the cost of past farm bills.

It seems nutrition is the democratic party’s main focus, while Republicans are most interested in ag. It is going to take a bipartisan effort to get anything passed, and narrow victories in the mid-term elections should force many in Congress to work together. To some, compromise is not in their vocabulary, but it is going to take compromise to pass a farm bill.

Previous Sen. Mike Enzi always said, “Let’s find out the 80 percent we can agree on and work with that.”

How true he was. His words are especially important today with all of the food insecurity issues.

We are proud of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) as they have released a list of more than 60 recom mendations regarding their top priorities heading into the farm bill debate, including continuing current farm bill fund ing and increasing commodity price supports.

Heading into the discussions of the farm bill before it expires on Sept. 20, 2023, AFBF President Zippy Duvall says fewer people, including legislators, have a proper understand ing of the food system and even less have exposure to agri culture themselves.

He says, “The farm bill has a long tradition of inspiring lawmakers to rise above politics to achieve a common goal.”

I sure hope the tradition will continue on.

Another issue for the U.S. is Mexico’s plan to ban imports of genetically modified corn in 2024. The U.S. is threaten ing legal action against Mexico, arguing the ban would cause huge economic losses, significantly impact bilateral trade and violate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact. For the first nine months of this year, trade between the U.S. and Mexico amounted to over $587 billion.

Many of us are aware of agriculture impacts caused by the Ukraine-Russian war. The war and its consequential tar iffs have shut down most of Russia and the Ukraine’s grain exports.

All of these issues and more are a threat to the world’s food security. Agriculture is really tied closely around the world, just like oil, natural gas and computer chips.

In other news, be sure to remember the Wyoming Natu ral Resource Rendezvous Convention and Trade Show at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper on Dec. 5-8.

It is a joint conference involving the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, the Wyoming Association of Conservation Dis tricts and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with numer ous industry leaders and have discussions on natural resource issues, politics and other matters affecting the ag industry. It will be a great learning experience and a lot of fun. Remem ber, it is easy to turn information into profits, you just have to be there.

See you there.

The year 2022 has been a year full of challenges, frus trations, severe drought con ditions and what seems to be never ending costs. Never, in the history of our farm, has our overall crop production been so low and our expenses been so high.

In today’s world, agri culture producers find them selves at an unfair disad vantage. When the price of inputs, including repairs, labor, equipment, utilities, fuel and transportation, are on the rise, ag producers have no choice but to figure out how to absorb those costs.

By Ron Rabou

While the commodities we produce are held hos tage by markets, there is also nowhere to pass along these increasing expenses. All these rising costs catch momentum as they travel downhill, and America’s farmers and ranchers are at the bottom of the hill brac ing ourselves for their full impact.

We’ve all heard the say ing, “A country that can not feed itself, cannot secure itself.”

What does this actually mean? In short, it means the more we depend on other

countries to produce the things we can produce in this country, the more vulnera ble we become to relying on other countries to provide us with what might arguably be the most important thing any of us do on a daily basis – eat.

If we don’t have a reli able, plentiful and safe food supply, we are all in trouble.

It’s easy to take for granted when we go to the grocery store or visit our favorite restaurant, the food we want is readily available, safe and affordable. But, I think there are very few of us who stop to think about

all the factors at play to make possible this seemingly end less supply of food. Let me explain.

A farmer begins with the land. Next, the farmer uses a tractor to pull an implement tilling the soil, followed by a different implement to level the soil before planting.

Next, after ordering and receiving the seed grown by a seed dealer who uses the same process to produce the seed, the farmer plants it in the ground with a targeted plant population and specific depth in the soil. The farmer

USDA supports trade mission

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agri cultural Service Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton arrived in Madrid, Spain on Nov. 28 to launch a USDA agri business trade mission to Spain.

More than 70 participants, representing various sectors of U.S. food and agriculture, including businesses, trade associa tions and state government, joined this trade mission to explore export opportunities for U.S. agricultural products to Spain.

“I am greatly honored to lead this incredibly diverse dele gation on the agricultural trade mission. As the Spanish econ omy and tourism continues to expand, we see the demand for consumer-ready products steadily increasing, present ing a fantastic opportunity for U.S. exports,” said Hamilton. “Spanish consumers and food processors are increasingly interested in sustainably produced goods, which gives U.S. producers a marketing edge over other export suppliers, as the U.S. continues to expand its sustainable agriculture pro duction efforts.”

Trade mission participants will have an opportunity to connect with potential customers and learn the mechanics of exporting to Spain. In addition, importers from neighboring Portugal have also been invited to participate, allowing U.S. exporters to learn about opportunities in this country as well.

WyFB presents award

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) presented the Friend of Farm Bureau Award to U.S. Sens. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) of the 114th Congress for their support of America’s farmers and ranchers and food security for consumers.

This award, presented by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), is given at the end of each Congress to lawmakers who have supported farm bureau’s position on policy issues as demonstrated by their voting records.

The individual voting records on farm bureau pri ority issues in 2022 included legislation pertaining to food security and safety, regulatory reform, technol ogy and trade. The AFBF Board of Directors, in which WyFB President Todd Fornstrom serves, established these priority issues.

Sen. Barrasso accepted his award while speaking at the 103rd WyFB Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Casper. Sen. Lummis delivered video remarks on Nov. 12, and her award was accepted by her staff member Jackie King.

“Our Wyoming delegation is very supportive of agriculture,” said Fornstrom. “We always appreciate the work they do for Wyoming agriculture and rural Wyoming. They connect with us frequently and under stand the issues on which we are working.”

Comment period open

The Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) for the State Board of Land Commissioners has submit ted a notice of intent to adopt rules and regulations and is reopening the public comment period to accept com ments, questions or issues related to additional amend ments of Chapter Four: Grazing and Agricultural Leas ing of the State Board of Land Commissioners’ Rules and Regulations.

The comment period began on Nov. 28 and will end at 5 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2023.

Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at rules.wyo.gov

Interested persons may present comments or sugges tions on the proposed rules by submitting written com ments to Attn: Executive Assistant Bonnie Smith, Office of State Lands and Investments, 122 W. 25th Street, Her schler Building, Suite W103, Cheyenne, WY 82002 or by e-mail at bonnie.smith2@wyo.gov.

Questions can be directed to Bonnie Smith at 307777-6629 or by e-mail.

ASI offers grant

The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Wool Council has announced they will be offering a grant program to support developing shearers as they work to increase the quality of their shearing and the amount of sheep they are able to shear each day, thus working to build their income and longevity in the shear ing industry.

Those eligible to apply include developing shearers in the U.S. who have a supporting mentor as well as shear ers serving as mentors. Shearers should be able to shear at least 10 head of sheep per day. Mentors may manage a crew or be an individual shearer and must support the developing shearer by aiding them with shearing skills and techniques as well as by aiding them in finding work.

Past grant recipients may apply, although priority will be given to new participants who meet program goals.

The ASI Wool Council has allocated $15,000 for this grant program for Fiscal Year 2023. The grant will be awarded to five developing shearers and five mentors at $1,500 each. Developing shearers will be paid $500 upon acceptance and $1,000 upon completion. Mentors will be paid $1,500 upon completion.

Developing shearers and mentors may apply jointly or separately, although jointly is preferred.

Applications must be completed before Jan. 1, 2023 and sent via fax to 303-771-8200, e-mailed to heather@ sheepusa.org or mailed to ASI, Attn: Heather Pearce, 9785 Maroon Circle, Suite 360, Englewood, CO 80112.

EPA proposal announced

On Nov. 30, during the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced a pro posal to revise the federal water quality standards regula tions to better protect Tribal rights under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

With this action, EPA is working to ensure state and fed eral water quality standards will protect Tribal rights such as the right to fish or gather aquatic plants, which are reserved through treaties, statutes, executive orders or other sources of federal law.

Once final, this proposal would create a regulatory framework which would be applied on a case-specific basis to help ensure water quality standards protect resources reserved to Tribes, such as fish and wild rice. Additionally, the proposed regulatory framework would provide transpar ency and predictability for Tribes, states, regulated parties and the public.

The proposal also carries out commitments to honor the federal trust responsibility and protect Tribal-reserved rights related to water resources outlined in EPA’s 2021 action plan Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relation ship with Tribes to Secure a Sustainable Water Future. It also delivers on the Biden administration’s commitment to uphold the U.S. treaty and trust responsibilities to 574 fed erally recognized Tribes.

The agency will accept comments on this proposal for 90 days. EPA will also hold two online public hearings on this proposal. Learn more about the proposed rule and pub lic hearings at epa.gov

USJTA amendments approved

On Nov. 23, the Upper House of Japan’s Diet approved the protocol amending the trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. regarding the beef safe guard mechanism under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agree ment (USJTA), which completes the Diet’s process to finalize the agreement.

Once in effect, the updated agreement will amend the beef safeguard trigger level under the USJTA with a new, three-trigger safeguard mechanism allowing U.S. exporters to meet Japan’s growing demand for high-quality beef and reduce the probability Japan will impose higher tariffs in the future.

The agreement was signed by U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai and Japan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita on June 2. The U.S. and Japan are currently working to finalize all domestic procedures in order for the agreement to enter into force.

In 2021, the U.S. was the top beef exporting country in the world, with global sales of beef and beef products valued at over $10 billion. Exports of U.S. beef to Japan totaled almost $2.4 billion in 2021, with Japan repre senting the second largest beef export market.

Publication analyzes retail sales

A new publication, titled “Assessing 2001-2018 Total Retail Sales and Its Components for the Rocky Mountain Region, Wyoming and Its Counties,” from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension offers a valuable resource for Wyoming busi ness owners, elected officials, community planners and resi dents interested in understanding local and regional sales trends.

The new publication is designed to help communities pin point the types of retail sales that have historically driven their economies and identify potential areas for growth.

It also details annual changes in total retail sales in each county as well as sales per capita and the relative percentage of sales associated with different categories of retail establish ments, including gas stations, motor vehicle and parts dealers and food and beverage stores.

Additionally, business owners navigating today’s economic uncertainty may find it useful to track historical patterns in retail sales and the impact of events like the 2008 recession or fluctu ations in fuel prices.

“Retail sales can be an important part of a community’s economy,” says Author Duane Williams, a UW Extension com munity development specialist. “Retail activities can attract new dollars to flow into a community or be a source of dollars leak ing out of the local economy.”

“A more complete understanding of retail sales activities could aid in a community’s successful management of this pub lic revenue stream,” Williams continues.

To download a free copy of the new publication, please visit bit.ly/wyo-retail-sales

SBA to host virtual meetings

On Nov. 29, the U.S. Small Business Administra tion's (SBA) Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Commit tee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on Dec. 7-8 via Microsoft Teams.

“Both the IATF and ACVBA committee meetings serve as opportunities for participants to learn the lat est on the state of veteran-owned small businesses and discuss how the SBA can continue to serve the military and veteran community,” said Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development Larry Stubblefield.

The IATF will meet on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. via a Microsoft Teams link found at sba.gov. To join the meeting by phone instead, call 206-413-7980 and enter the Conference ID 978023539#.

The ACVBA will meet on Dec. 8 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. via a Microsoft Teams link found at sba.gov. To join by phone instead, dial 206-413-7980 and enter the con ference ID 674127009#.

Public comments and questions are strongly encour aged to be submitted in advance via e-mail by Dec. 6 to veteransbusiness@sba.gov.

For technical support, please visit the Microsoft Teams support page. Meeting presentations and minutes will be available after both meetings at sba.gov/ovbd

USB leaders appointed

On Nov. 28, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 19 new farmerleaders to serve on the United Soybean Board (USB). In addition, 24 farmer-leaders were reappointed.

Forty-six leaders and alternates will serve three-year terms, and one new appointed member will serve a oneyear term. Leaders will be sworn in for service during the USB December meeting in St. Charles, Mo.

“We are thrilled about this group of directors joining us, whether they are new or returning farmer leaders,” said Ralph Lott, USB chair and farmer from New York. “Each of them offers different expertise and industry insights to assist with making strategic checkoff investments to benefit all U.S. soybean farmers now and looking at what’s ahead.”

“I look forward to the diverse perspectives these farmer-leaders will bring to our board. Together, we will work to create value for U.S. soybean farmers through strategically designed research, education and promotion programs,” said Meagan Kaiser, USB vice chair and Mis souri farmer.

NCBA convention announced

On Nov. 28, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Associa tion (NCBA) announced the schedule for the 2023 Cat tle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show on Feb. 1-3 in New Orleans.

The annual convention will kick off on Feb. 1, with Buzz Brainard, host of Music Row Happy Hour, return ing as emcee. The opening general session will include a casual conversation between “Yellowstone” Creator Taylor Sheridan and NCBA President and Minnesota Cattle Producer Don Schiefelbein.

Additionally, attendees will have an opportunity to hear from CattleFax analysts on the future market outlook, Meteorologist Matt Makens will give a 2023 weather forecast, several government dignitaries will provide an update on the beef business climate, and they will hear from motivational Keynote Speaker Chris Koch.

During the closing general session attendees will also celebrate the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program and BQA award winners.

NCBA notes while general sessions throughout the week are packed with engaging speakers and informa tion every producer can use, entertainment will also be around every corner. This includes performances by Franki Moscato, Chapel Hart as well as Midland and special guest Neal McCoy.

Additionally, the 30th annual Cattlemen’s College, will feature live animal handling demonstrations and 18 educational sessions with industry leaders tackling inno vative topics. The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame banquet and Environmental Stewardship Award Program recep tion will recognize leaders for their achievements, and there will be more than eight acres of trade show exhib its to explore.

In addition, producers will be hard at work guiding both NCBA policy and Beef Checkoff programs. Annual meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National Cattle Women, CattleFax and National Cattlemen’s Founda tion will also take place.

For more information and to register for the event, visit convention.ncba.org

New IDF report published

A new edition of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Animal Health report was published Nov. 28, and is available at fil-idf.org

The present edition presents animal health and welfare research from eight different countries and one international organization, showcasing the many efforts the global dairy sector is doing in all regions of the world to control and pre vent infectious diseases in animals.

The IDF Animal Health Report also highlights contri butions by key IDF stakeholders. In the present edition, an article on the role of the World Organization for Animal Health in monitoring global trends in tuberculosis in ani mals was included.

IDF Director General Caroline Emond stated, “Animal health and welfare are key to IDF’s commitment to sustain ability. Good practices in animal husbandry contribute to the delivery of the United Nation’s Sustainable Develop ment Goals as well as on climate commitments and meth ane emissions reduction.”

Welcome Hannah Bugas to the Wyoming Live stock Roundup by e-mailing hannah@wylr.net.

Roundup Publisher Dennis Sun comments, “We’re all excited to have Hannah rejoin the Roundup team, and

look forward to working with her again. She is a great person and knows the ag issues of our region.”

surplus in savings.”

The governor’s pro posal addresses critical considerations for infla tion on multiple fronts, including funding for prop erty tax relief, capital con struction projects previ ously authorized by the legislature, an external cost adjustment of education services, employee com pensation and healthcare.

Overview

The proposal notes the American economy has been heating up. Events driven partly by the Biden administration’s energy pol icies, accelerated by Rus sian aggression and Orga nization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries oppor tunism, have driven up die sel, oil and natural gas prices.

People fleeing from urban states are buying land in Wyoming, which is driving up the cost of real estate, assessed valuations, consumer goods and ser vices. All of this has gener ated more revenue for Wyo ming but higher prices for residents.

Roughly $913 million was left in the general fund and budget reserve accounts to meet the challenges and opportunities Wyoming ites now face. The budget would put almost half of this surplus into savings, generating ongoing reve nues to benefit the state in coming years and future generations, and hold down the need for further gov ernment taxes, the proposal continues.

“We must respond to inflationary costs of construction, bring our employee compensation closer to market value, set ourselves up to power the nation toward energy inde pendence and address the rising costs of homeowner ship for our most vulnerable citizens,” Gordon added.

Additionally, the gover nor has proposed allocating funding in several urgent areas to maintain healthy communities and protect the state’s economy. These include addressing mental and behavioral health ser vice gaps, hardening cyber infrastructure, enhanc ing security at state pris ons and protecting natural resource industries by con trolling invasive species and predators.

“It’s important we make allowances for future years under all circumstances,” he shared. “Our economy has performed better than anyone could have antici pated – putting us in a good position in the short term. It’s our responsibility to not squander this fortuitous opportunity and make sure we invest in our future in a way that will pay off for years to come.”

Inflation

In the proposal, Gor don notes the latest analy sis shows an overall infla tion rate for Wyoming of 10.1 percent. For transpor

tation, 16.4 percent and for housing, 8.6 percent. Gor don’s largest component of his budget is in response to inflation and proposes a second year of the prop erty tax relief program. In its first year, the program brought relief to more than 3,000 households.

“We have had histori cally high inflation levels – it’s been a double-edged sword for Wyoming,” Gor don mentioned. “We have benefited from high energy prices, but at the same time, inflation has created increases for the cost of [paying for] government [services].”

He continued, “I want to make sure people under stand, I’m acutely aware of how [inflation] has affected Wyoming households, busi nesses and especially those who are living on a fixed income. Costs have risen dramatically.”

“Increasing our sav ings now will help pay for services we’ve all agreed are essential and will hold down the need for addi tional taxes in the future,” he added.

“Even with all of these proposals, one thing is cer tain, government in Wyo ming is leaner than it has been for generations,” Gor don said. “We have been meticulous in bringing and streamlining more effi ciency to government – we are not done yet.”

Recommendations

In his supplemental budget recommendation, Gordon recommended set ting aside $412 million in the state’s Permanent Min eral Trust Fund.

He also recommended adding $70 million to state education, $50 million to cover inflation costs of state construction projects, $50 million to match fed eral dollars for carbon cap ture, utilization and seques tration projects, $18.7 mil lion to the Department of Health, $10 million to the state’s mineral roy alty grant program and $1 million to the property tax refund program.

In addition, he proposed adding $61 million for state employee compensation.

“This state was built by people who, like Amer icans before, were anxious to see the country grow and opportunity flourish. This is the time to be bold and demonstrate innova tion and entrepreneurship, respect for private initiative and property, as well com munity-mindedness. These all power the American Dream,” said Gordon. “The sun is shining, and the fields are ready – we need to make some hay.”

Gordon will present his supplemental budget to the Joint Appropriations Com mittee on Dec. 8.

Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Live stock Roundup. Send com ments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Sam & Susan Ray 100 Blk/Bwf/Red/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-600#, Branding & Precond Shots

Miller Point Ranch 75 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Branding & Precond Shots, Bunk Broke (eating hay along side of moms)

Guy & Kathy Landers 60 Blk/Bwf few Red Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural H5 Cattle Co./Todd Shults 50 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 575-625#, Branding & Precond Shots, Choice to Fancy set of Angus High Altitude Calves Stephen and Cheryl Perry 21 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 475-500#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural

CALVES

Marty Cox 65 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 600#, Branding Shots

Bob & Bev Yeik 50 Blk strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Branding Shots

Matt & Alexandra Nation 36 Mx Heifer & Bull Calves, 400-600#, Producer All Natural

Mike Hofer 25 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Branding Shots Only, No Implants Cattle

Flesh & ready to perform. Rep: Zach 307-575-2171. www.cattlecountryvideo.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 ~

COMPLETE DISPERSALS

Saul Ranch 200 Mostly Bwf Cows, Complete Dispersal, Bred to Ochsner & Thomas Angus Bulls, CF: March-April Mark & Sandy Leiseth 94 Blk/Bwf (5 Red) Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: April 1 for 120 days, Poured in October (Note: ½ are com ing with their 4th Calf; other ½ will be coming with 5th to 8th Calf)

BRED COWS

Marty Cox 65 Blk/Bwf Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Hereford Bulls, CF: April 1, Down Sizing due to dry conditions Travis & Shelly Rodewald 40 Blk/Bwf Cows, 2’s Coming 3 yr olds, Bred to Blk Angus Bulls, CF: Feb. 26 for 50 days, Shots: Triangle 10 HB, Clean-up Pour On this Fall, Nice set of young, high desert cattle, Home Raised, 1-iron

SALE RESULTS -YRLGS & CALVES

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - 4355 HD

Malone Hemmert 18 Blk Strs 843 179.50C

Andy Barnette 12 Blk Strs 853 178.50C

Poverty Flats 16 Blk Strs 967 174.00C

Double Doc Ranch 1 Char Str 1265 150.00C

Lee Hall 7 Mxd Strs 1225 144.00C

Ochsner Roth 20 Mxd Hfrs 1058 162.50C

Malone Hemmert 19 Blk Hfrs 784 172.50C

Shawn Bolton 4 Blk Str Cf 292 282.50C

Shawn Bolton 29 Blk Str Cf 426 249.00C

Tom Fornstrom 15 Blk Str Cf 462 245.00C

Iberlin Ranch 30 Blk Str Cf 439 242.00C

Indian Meadows 17 Blk Str Cf 477 231.00C

Eight Bar Ranch 27 Blk Str Cf 490 227.50C

Gavin Shurtleff 26 Blk Str Cf 517 224.50C

Ryan Nichols 64 Blk Str Cf 585 220.00C

Shawn Bolton 49 Blk Str Cf 552 216.00C

Steve Paisley 6 Blk Str Cf 590 215.00C

Bruchez Ranch 7 Blk Str Cf 580 212.00C

Bill Reffault 25 Blk Str Cf 628 205.50C

SS Ranch 17 Blk Str Cf 572 199.50C

UPCOMING SALE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 7th - Yrlg & Calf Special

Friday, December 9th - All Classes

Monday, December 12th - Bred Cow Special Wednesday, December 14th - Yrlg & Calf Spec

Friday, December 16th - All Classes

Monday, December 19th - Bred Cow Special Wednesday, December 21st - Yrlg & Calf Spec December 21st pending

Justin Smith - Lusk, WY 307-340-0724

Scott Redden - Burns, Co 970-596-3588

SALE RESULTS -YRLGS & CALVES

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - 4355 HD

David Hinman 25 Blk Str Cf 685 185.00C

Bill Reffault 30 Blk Str Cf 765 183.00C

Gavin Shurtleff 3 Blk/Red Str Cf 318 272.50C

Buz Oliver 9 Blk/Red Str Cf 645 197.00C

Hugh Turner 6 Blk Hfr Cf 330 237.00C

Ryan Nichols 5 Blk Hfr Cf 336 227.00C

Gavin Shurtleff 20 Blk Hfr Cf 452 218.00C

Murphy Ranch 31 Blk Hfr Cf 445 215.00C

SS Ranch Co 7 Blk Hfr Cf 452 213.00C

Mike Steele 11 Blk Hfr Cf 477 208.00C

Ryan Nichols 18 Blk Hfr Cf 466 205.00C

WEBO Angus 25 Blk Hfr Cf 531 199.00C

Roger Peterson 16 Blk Hfr Cf 525 197.50C

Shawn Bolton 62 Blk Hfr Cf 531 196.50C

Barry Baldwin 21 Blk Hfr Cf 589 189.50C

Steve Paisley 39 Blk Hfr Cf 631 184.00C

Zach Hotchkiss 17 Blk Hfr Cf 621 182.50C

David Hinman 18 Blk Hfr Cf 645 181.50C

Buz Oliver 35 Blk Hfr Cf 675 177.00C

Bill Reffault 28 Blk Hfr Cf 702 175.00C

Chris Williams - Greybull, WY 307-272-4567

Hunter Dockery - Lusk, WY 307-340-1202

Nolan Brott - Lusk, WY 307-216-0033

Cattle Country Video

Ball Ranch 325 Black Angus Bred Cows. Complete Dispersal. 35 years of strictly Ken Haas Angus Genetics. Ranch has been in production since 1914. Located in Northeastern Colorado. Bred to Sons of 10X, Bub’s Southern Charm, Ten High, Generation, Charm, KCH DNA, Guru and Fireball. Calve: February 17th for 60 days. Calves weaned off on 9/30 at Steers: 635 lbs, Heifers: 600 lbs. Very gentle, culled for docility and calv ing ease. This is a Rare Opportunity to Purchase Females Produced from some of the Angus Breeds’ Top Genetics for Carcass & Growth. These Cows Produce and Thrive on the High Plains. Cows will be sold in age groups. Buyer has option on 10 or more gate cut by age break. Rep: Chuck Petersen 307-575-4015 www.cattlecountryvideo.com

SALE REPORTS

Amdahl Angus and Hereford 46th Production Sale

Reported by: Calli Williams, WLR Field Editor Nov. 19, 2022

Amdahl Angus and Hereford Ranch, Rapid City, S.D.

Auctioneer: Doug Dietterle 100 Bulls Avg. $4,765 27 Females Avg. $2,593

Top Sellers

Yearling Angus Bulls

Lot 28 – Amdahl Resilient 2028 – Price: $11,500 DOB: 01/01/22 Sire: Sitz Resilient 10208 Dam’s Sire: Amdahl Range Master 830 EPDs: BW: +1.6, WW: +85, YW: +158 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Ostrand Angus, Mason City, Neb.

Lot 15 – Amdahl Jet Black 2090 – Price: $8,500 DOB: 01/13/22 Sire: BAR R Jet Black 5063 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Onward EPDs:

BW: +1.8, WW: +76, YW: +139 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Lynn Ranch, Edgemont, S.D.

Lot 39 – Amdahl Resil ient 2087 – Price: $8,500 DOB: 01/012/22 Sire: Sitz Resilient 10208 Dam’s Sire: G A R Phoenix EPDs: BW: -1.6, WW: +72, YW: +120 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Todd Peterson, Edgemont, S.D.

Lot 16 – Amdahl Jet Black 2069 – Price: $8,000 DOB: 01/10/22 Sire: BAR R Jet Black 5063 EPDs:

Big horn Basin

BW: +2.8, WW: +89, YW: +150 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Wiebers Farm and Ranch, Owanka, S.D.

Yearling Hereford Bulls

Lot 123 – TA Uproar 218K – Price: $7,000 DOB: 01/09/22 Sire: BCC Uproar 946G Dam’s Sire: BEHM 100W Cuda 504C EPDs: BW: +3.7, WW: +64 and YW: +107 Buyer: Mark Cooper, Ewing, Neb.

Lot 121 – TA Uproar 211K – Price: $6,500 DOB: 01/04/22 Sire: BCC Uproar 946G Dam’s Sire: CL 1 Domino 6104D EPDs: BW: +3.1, WW: +56 and YW: +97 Buyer: Mark Cooper, Ewing, Neb.

Lot 138 – TA Uproar 229K – Price: $6,500 DOB: 01/18/22 Sire: BCC Uproar 946G Dam’s Sire: KB L1 Domino 504C ET EPDs: BW: +4.7, WW: +60 and YW: +100 Buyer: Norman Ranch, Black Hawk, S.D.

Angus Two-Year-Old Bulls

Lot 40 – Amdahl Prime Beef 1187 – Price: $6,500 DOB: 04/22/21 Sire: Amdahl Prime Beef 9100

Worland,

Dam’s Sire: Connealy Armory EDPs: BW: +3.5, WW: +74, YW: +144 and Milk: +27 Buyer: DWB Farms LLC, Hitchcock, S.D. Lot 41 – Amdahl Prime Beef 1193 – Price: $5,000 DOB: 04/23/21 Sire: Amdahl Prime Beef 9100 Dam’s Sire: CTS Remedy 1101 EPDs: BW: +4.6, WW: +66, YW: +131 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Brett Heath, Martin, S.D.

Hereford Two-Year-Old Bulls

Lot 132 – TA Uproar 134J – Price: $5,000 DOB: 02/13/21 Sire: BCC Uproar 946G Dam’s Sire: CL 1 Domino 269Z 1ET EPDs: BW: +3.9, WW: +52 and YW: +89 Buyer: Hollow Top Angus, Pony, Mont. Lot 133 – TA Uproar 145J – Price: $5,000 DOB: 04/19/21 Sire: BCC Uproar 946G Dam’s Sire: HH Advance 5104R EPDs: BW: +2.2, WW: +51 and YW: +86 Buyer: Hollow Top Angus, Pony, Mont.

Angus Fall Bulls

Lot 7 – Amdahl Range Master 1202 – Price: $12,500 DOB: 08/15/21 Sire: Amdahl Range Mas ter 8 Dam’s Sire: Crouch Payweight 732 EPDs: BW: +4.8, WW: +83, YW: +153 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Lyn den Smith, Hay Springs, Neb.

Interior, S.D.

Lot 4 – Amdahl RRR

GMC Baltasar – Price: $8,000 DOB: 09/11/21 Sire: Connealy Clarity Dam’s Sire: Poss Easy Impact 0119 EPDs: BW: +1, WW: +59, YW: +118 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Ken Lensegrav, Inte rior, S.D.

Lot 6 – Amdahl RRR GMC Gaspar – Price: $8,000 DOB: 09/11/21 Sire: Connealy Clarity BW: -0.2, WW: +63, YW: +119 and Milk: +21 Buyer: Smith’s Saddle Butte Ranch, Buf falo, S.D.

Fall Hereford Bulls

Lot 128 – TA Uproar 150 – Price: $3,250 DOB: 08/15/21 Sire: BCC Uproar 946G Dam’s Sire: KB L1 Domino 623D 1ET EPDs: BW: +3.5, WW: +57 and YW: +96 Buyer: Rusty Pucket, Kyle, S.D.

Angus Open Heifers

Lot 167 – Amdahl Black bird 2037 – Price: $4,000 DOB: 01/14/22 Sire: G A R Ashland Dam’s Sire: Prairie Pride Next Step 2036 EPDs: BW: +2.0, WW: +83, YW: +145 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Ostrand Angus, Mason City, Neb.

Dam’s Sire: Connealy Black Granite EPDs: BW: +4.0, WW: +78, YW: +130 and Milk: +21 Buyer: Ostrand Angus, Mason City, Neb.

Bred Angus Heifers

Lot 146 – Amdahl Miss Isabel 1040 – Price: $3,000 – DOB: 01/08/21 Sire: Bal dridge Flagstone F411 Dam’s Sire: SK MR Update 1 EPDs: BW: +1.9, WW: +48, YW: +91 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Seth Stock, Hay Springs, Neb.

Lot 142 – Amdahl Dixie Erica 1064 – Price: $2,500 –DOB: 01/11/21 Sire: G A R Ashland Dam’s Sire: Sydgen Enhance EPDs: BW: +1.1, WW: +77, YW: +139 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Patrick Aeschbacher, Winner, S.D.

Bred Angus Cows

Lot 154 – Amdahl Dixie Erica 080 – Price: $4,000 –DOB: 01/17/20 Sire: Bubs Southern Charm AA31 Dam’s Sire: R B tour of Duty 177 EPDs: BW: +2.7, WW: +72, YW: +124 and Milk: +21 Buyer: Jeff & Kevin Baker, Piedmont, S.D.

Lyman Ranch, Co. - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Bull, 2140# $9425

1 Blk Bull, 1985# $9100

Beard, Michael - Daniel

1 Blk Bull, 1680# $8850

1 Blk Bull, 1885# $8700

Campbell, Inc. - Thermopolis

1 Blk Bull, 1810# $8750

Otter Creek Grazing Assoc - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Bull, 1985# $8750

Red Rock Ranch LLC - Greybull

1 Blk Bull, 2070# $8700

1 Blk Bull, 1860# $8350

Gillett, Gary - Powell

1 Blk Bull, 1675# $8650

BRED COWS

Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse

5 Blk Bred Cows, 3-4 YO $1575/Hd.

14 Blk Bred Cows, ST $1010/Hd.

Robertson Trust - Worland

6 Red Bred Cows, 3-4 YO $1500/Hd.

Thoman, Blaine - La Barge

6 Rd/Bk Bred Cows, 5-6 YO $1375/Hd.

Hicks, Rob - Cody

2 RWF Bred Cows, avg.1448# $6550

TD Farms, Inc. - Worland

1 Blk Cow, 1695# $6450

COWS Miller, John - Worland

1 Blk Cow, 1540# $8000

1 Hrfd Cow, 1590# $7000

Thoman, Blaine - La Barge

1 Blk Cow, 1540# $8000

1 Blk Cow, 1175# $7650

Hoffman, Ronnie - Thermopolis

4 BWF Cows, avg. 1191# $7950

Donley, Janell Dee - Worland

1 Blk Cow, 1745# $7600

Lazy T Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep

1 Red Cow, 1440# $7300

2 Red Cows, avg. 1405# $5800

Beard, Michael - Daniel

1 BWF Cow, 1255# $7100

1 BWF Cow, 1515# $6200

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1310# $5900

2 Blk Cow, 1260# $5700

Campbell, Inc. - Thermopolis

1 Blk Cow, 1490# $7050

1 Blk Cow, 1375# $5000

Nielson, Hunter - Worland

1 Blk Cow, 1160# $6850

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1198# $5800

Mariott, Scott - Meeteetse

1 Blk Cow, 1425# $6600

Black, Vern - Riverton

2 Red/Blk Cows, avg. 1150# $6400

Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1373# $6300

Conner, Carolyn - Thermoplis

1 Blk Cow, 1355# $6200

Red Rock Ranch LLC - Greybull

1 Blk Cow, 1100# $6100

Mills, Irene - Thermopolis

1 Blk Cow, 1250# $5900

Tag Double H Cattle LLC - Carmel

1 Blk Cow, 1155# $5750

Butterfield, James - Worland

2 RWF/Blk Cows, avg. 1258# $5600 HEIFERETTES

Beard, Michael - Daniel 1 Blk Hfrette, 940# $10300

5 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 965# $9900

• Upcoming Sales •

Dec. 5 Monday Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special

• Feeder cattle only

Dec. 8 All Class Cattle

Dec. 15 Bred Cow Special w/ All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat

Dec. 22 No Sale • Merry Christmas!

Dec. 29 No Sale • Happy New Year!

Consignments – Monday, Dec. 5 • Feeder Special • Feeder Cattle Only

Niederegger – 250 black steers, 450-500#, complete vacc at branding, fancy, home raised.

Doug Crouse – 130 mixed black, 500-600#, 2 rounds of shots.

Moon Crest Ranch – 150 black steers, 600-700#, 56 black heifers, 500-550#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Mendez Brothers – 120 mixed black, 500-650#, 2 rounds of shots.

Ed Shumway – 130 mixed black, 500-600#, complete vacc at branding.

Larry Bentley – 110 mixed black, 500-600#, weaned.

Carol Rogers – 75 mixed red, heifers Bangs vacc, 430-630#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, high elevation, Pingetzer & Smith bulls.

Jason & Chawna Wiechmann – 70 black steers 550#, 3 rounds of shots, poured, weaned.

Open Lock Ranch – 60 mixed black, 550#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, hay fed.

Eric Bower – 51 mixed black, 600-700#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Lloyd Nielson – 50 mixed black, 500-600#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Doyle Ranch – 45 BB steers, 550-650#, shots at branding, high elevation, excellent set of steers.

Sage Creek Land & Livestock – 39 mixed black and red, 650#, 2 rounds of shots.

Wally Tolman – 35 mixed black, 450-550#.

Jerry Johnson – 30 mixed black, 500-550#, 2 rounds of shots.

Bjornestad Land & Cattle – 13 black heifers, 7 black steers, 600#, shots at branding, weaned.

Laurie Zwemer – 30 mixed red, 575-700#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, grass fed.

Luke Foss – 30 black steers, 600-700#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Jim & Jeana Butterfield – 29 mixed black & red, Red Angus have traceability tags, 400-500#, 2 rounds of shots.

Jerry Nicholson – 28 mixed black, 550-650#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Keith & Lisa Bower – 22 black steers, 600-700#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Bob Paxton – 18 mixed black, 600#, complete vacc, weaned, fed hay & silage.

Tye Henderson – 17 black heifers, 500-600#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, bunk broke, alfalfa grass fed.

John Miller – 16 mixed black & red, 650#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Gust & Sharon Mastre – 10 black steers, 6 black heifers, complete vacc at branding, 550#.

S & S Cattle – 15 mixed black, 500-600#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, bunk broke, poured.

Dan Robertson – 15 red steers, 500-600#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Wyoming Hay & Cattle – 9 black & red steers, 700#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Christine Farley – 6 mixed BB & RB, 550-650#, shots at branding, weaned, on pasture.

Ryan & Jessica Blake – 5 LimX steers, 8 LimX heifers, 700#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, been on pasture, avg. 700#, 1 spayed heifer, 850#.

Russet Ranch – 20 black heifers, 450#, 20 black steers, 550#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned, bunk broke, been on silage & hay.

Joel & June Undem – 8 BWF steers, 700#, 6 heifers, Bangs vacc, 650#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots, fed alfalfa & pulp.

Christy Resmussen – 7 mixed red, 1 round of shots, no brand.

Dick Loper – 17 black & BWF steers, 500-600#, 2 rounds of shots, weaned.

Thursday, Dec. 15 • Bred Cow Special w/ All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Open Lock Ranch – 200+ younger bred cows, CF March 15, complete dispersal.

Lot 5 – Amdahl RRR GMC Melchor – Price: $10,000 DOB: 09/12/21 Sire: Connealy Clarity EPDs: BW: -0.8, WW: +65, YW: +117 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Ken Lensegrav,

Lot 166 – Amdahl Erica 2101 – Price: $3,500 DOB: 01/16/22 Sire: G A R Ash land Dam’s Sire: Spring Cove Reno 4021 EPDs: BW: +1.4, WW: +86, YW: +153 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Reverse Rocking R, Max well, N.M.

Lot 169 – Amdahl Erica Rose 2129 – Price: $3,400 DOB: 01/25/22 Sire: Amdahl’s Rocketeer 636

Paint Rock Angus Annual Fall Production Sale

Top Sellers

Angus

Lot 11 – Paintrock Dou ble 07-671-2 – Price: $20,000 DOB: 1/19/22 Sire: KG Dou ble 07 8538 Dam’s Sire: Pra 4097 2195 EPDs: BW: +1.8, WW: +63, YW: +117 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Powder River Angus, Arvada Lot 2 – Paintrock Element 506-2 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 1/15/22 Sire: Sitz Element 10088 Dam’s Sire: Paintrock Mountain Man EPDs: BW: +0.3, WW: +64, YW: +111 and Milk: +21 Buyer: Bob

Stoddard, Newcastle Lot 105 – Paintrock

Double 07-Blk1-2 – Price: $14,500 DOB: 1/16/22 Sire: KG Double 07 8538 Dam’s Sire: LD Capitalist 316 EPDs: BW: +1.0, WW: +69, YW: +119 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Johnson Brothers, Laramie Lot 1 – Paintrock Ele ment 457-2 – Price: $12,000 DOB: 1/16/22 Sire: Sitz Ele ment 10088 Dam’s Sire: Isaacs Alliance 7161 EPDs: BW: +1.5, WW: +52, YW: +96 and Milk: +21 Buyer: Charles Price, Daniel

Lot 157 – Amdahl Erica 544-9158 – Price: $3,500 DOB: 03/09/19 Sire: 3F Epic 4631 Dam’s Sire: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 EPDs: BW: +3.2, WW: +98, YW: +170 and Milk: +14 Buyer: Lynden Smith, Hay Springs, S.D.

Lot 159 – Amdahl’s Dixie 369-732 – Price: $3,500 DOB: 01/16/17 Sire: Mus grave Big Sky Dam’s Sire: CB Block Party 156 EPDs: BW: +0.6, WW: +55 and YW: +101 Buyer: Lynden Smith, Hay Springs, Neb.

Lot 15 – Paintrock Dou ble 07-268-2 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 2/4/22 Sire: KG Dou ble 07 8538 Dam’s Sire: Pain trock Final Answer 248-9 EPDs: BW: +2.8, WW: +61, YW: +106 and Milk: +19 Buyer: Powder River Angus, Arvada SimAngus Lot 52 – Paintrock Pow der B21K – Price: $11,000 DOB: 1/23/22 Sire: TFS Black Powder 6609D EPDs: BW: -1.1, WW: +81.8, YW: +126.2 and Milk: +16.5 Buyer: Steve Dexter, Eldridge, Iowa Lot 46 – Paintrock Top Notch 726K – Price: $10,000 DOB: 1/20/22 Sire: Yard ley Top Notch C371 Dam’s

Sire: Paintrock Mountain Man EPDs: BW: +0.6, WW: +72.3, YW: +103.3 and Milk: +21 Buyer: Bob Stoddard, Newcastle

Inaugural Montana AgTech Summit announced

The Montana Depart ment of Agriculture, Mon tana State University, Mon tana Agricultural Busi ness Association and Mon tana Agricultural Business Foundation announced on Nov. 29 they will be host ing the inaugural Montana AgTech Innovation and Investment Summit on Jan. 24, 2023, in Great Falls, Mont.

The summit will bring together innovators, entre preneurs, agriculture pro ducers, agricultural indus

try product development professionals and capital investors with the primary goal of moving agricultural technologies from concept stage to development stage, then into the hands of agri culture producers and their markets.

Join researchers, entre preneurs, capital allocators, fund managers, industry executives and public eco nomic development lead ers who unite to raise capi tal, negotiate deals and lean into developing the bur

geoning climate for Mon tana’s growth in Ag Tech and Innovation.

Opportunities include a speed pitch session, panel discussion from support ing venture capitalists and investor experts, discus sions with Montana’s ag influencers and several slot ted networking segments.

To learn more about the Montana AgTech Innova tion and Investment Sum mit and to view a tentative agenda, visit mtagtechin vest.io

Danny Vigil • Northern Livestock Represenative

Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Nov. 22, 2022 Paint Rock Angus Ranch, Hyattville Auctioneer: Joe Goggins 192 Bull Calves Avg. $5,487

Wyoming where the ranch ing community is strong – it has been a blessing to both me and my husband,” says Crumley. “We’ve made great friends, have wonder ful neighbors and love the community here. We are so thankful to call Wyoming home.”

Crumley shares she is driven, doesn’t mind hard work and is not afraid of big dreams. In addition to run ning a ranch, in 2018 she started Out West Marketing Group, a digital marketing company for ag and West ern brands.

“I may not have been born a cowgirl, but there’s no doubt I was born to be one,” she says. “As some one who wasn’t born into the Western way of life, from the time I started rid ing horses as a little girl, to having the dream of owning a ranch and being a part of the Western industry, I’ve been working towards this my whole life and to be rec ognized is an honor.”

First lady of professional rodeo Morgan Wallace served the Cowboy State as Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2018. At a young age, she realized being a rodeo queen could be a foundational step in achieving her life goals. Upon completion of the Miss Rodeo America Pag eant, earning her a top 10 finish, she found her way working for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) as their senior manager of social media.

In addition, Wallace is also the director of social media for the Miss Rodeo America organization. In 2022, she earned her mas ter’s from Tarleton State University while working full-time for the PBR, Miss Rodeo America Inc. and part time for the University of Wyoming.

She notes, “I am not an expert, but I think your late 20s have to be the hardest era of your life. You’re just starting out in your career, but as a determined soul, you wish you were 20 years ahead.”

“It’s moments like these

that remind me to reflect on the amazing opportunities I have,” she shares. “I’m blessed to live the life I am, in an industry which sets my heart on fire.”

Western sports Sami Jo Smith has been an innovator in the Western sports industry. Originally from Cheyenne, Smith has carved her spot to stand out as a female leader. Growing up she was active in 4-H, FFA, the swim team and the Dandies.

Smith attended Laramie County Community Col lege (LCCC) and graduated with her associate degree in agriculture in 2012. She competed on the Ranch Horse Versatility Team, was a public relations intern and worked in the LCCC Barn.

From 2011-12, she served as a Lady-in-Waiting and Miss Frontier for Chey enne Frontier Days.

After transferring and graduating from the Uni versity of Wyoming, Smith started as an intern with RFD-TV in Omaha, Neb. for six months. She then moved to Nashville, Tenn. where she started her career as an events coordinator.

Today, she works as the Director of Opera tions and Rodeo Admin istration at the Women’s Rodeo World Champion ship and the World Champi ons Rodeo Alliance to bring new events and money to the sport of rodeo.

Although Smith’s career has taken her across the country producing rodeos, living in Wyoming and rais ing her children around agriculture is one of the things she and her family take the most pride in.

“We are proud to be a part of the agriculture industry, and we will never take for granted this oppor tunity to teach our children how to care for the land and animals around us,” she says. “None of this would be possible without God. He has blessed me continu ously throughout the years, and I give all the glory to Him.”

Smith notes this award means a lot to her and

she has a lot of people to thank for getting her where she is today. Specifically, she says she would like to thank her parents Jeff and Stephanie Heitsch, hus band Thomas and family and friends Tommy Cress, Travis Shoopman, Lisa Murphy, Kimberly Kuhn Romsa, Amy Berry Nicode mus, Susan Kanode, David Glodt, Maria Prekeges, Jenna Daley Cargile, Randy Bernard, Keith Ferguson, Raquel Gottsch Koehler, Riley Lambert, Tommy Joe Lucia, Chris Woodruff, Tim Long, Bobby Mote, Scott Davis, Linsay Rosser Sumpter and Kendra Santos.

“Over the past 10 years I’ve been given many oppor tunities to work in the sport of rodeo and bring new ini tiatives to the industry,” she concludes. “I feel this award is giving me the opportu nity to show the hard work I’ve been putting in over the years.”

Class of 2023

Other class induct ees include Brilynn Bent ley, Brittany Coffee Parker, Callee Fischer, Carly Hoff mann, Cassie Younginer, Cheyenne Sparks, Dr. Christy Petry, Desiree Heath Mills, Elizabeth Lawhorn, Helen Hardy, Ivy Weirather, Jillian Masciantonio, Kait lyn Hurst, Keni Reese, Kiah Burchett, Kylynn Copeland, Dr. Kyre Larrabee, Landyn Croy-Hill, Lauren Kelsey, Leah Scholz, Madeline (Maddie) Weber, Natasha McCann, Olana Osborn, Sadie Noblitt, Sara Honeg ger, Shelby Lovelace and Tanner Mabry.

Cowgirl 30 Under 30, presented by Wrangler, is sponsored by Cavender’s, Montana Silversmiths, Charlie 1 Horse, Cowboy Channel, Corral Boots, The Dude Ranchers’ Associa tion, Old Gringo Boots and Durango Boots.

In celebration, the class will gather in Fort Worth, Texas the weekend of March 10, 2023 to be honored.

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Rodeo innovator – Sami Jo Smith of Farson has been a female leader in the rodeo industry all across the country. Working for the Women’s Rodeo World Championship and World Champions Rodeo Alli ance, she has made an impact in bringing new events and rodeos to the sport. She will be honored March, 10, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas as part of the Cowgirl 30 Under 30 Class of 2023. Moments By Taylor Photography photo

Former queen – Morgan Wallace served the Cowboy State as Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2018. She now works as the senior manager of social media for the Professional Bull Riders. She will be honored with the Cowgirl 30 Under 30 Class of 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. Courtesy photo

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Bomber J774 – Price: $37,500 DOB: 9/2/21 Sire: Casino Bomber N33 Dam’s

Sire: BUBS Southern Charm AA31 EPDs: BW: +0.1, WW: +79, YW: +131 and Milk: +34 Buyer: J.C. Heiken and Sons, Broad view, Mont.

Lot 54 – Vermilion Flagstone J839 – Price: $23,000 DOB: 8/17/21 Sire: Baldridge Flagstone F411 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Spur EPDs: BW: +0.7, WW: +67, YW: +117 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Spick ler Ranch North, Glenfield, N.D.

Lot 11 – Vermilion Commerce J843 – Price: $23,000 DOB: 8/18/21 Sire: Sitz Commerce 670F Dam’s Sire: Connealy Earnan 9485 EPDs: BW: +3.1, WW: +90, YW: +149 and Milk: +21 Buyer: Clear Creek Angus, Chinook, Mont.

Top Sellers

Two-Year-Old Bulls

Lot 301 – Diamond

Cavalry 104 – Price: $40,000 DOB: 1/4/21 Sire: JVC Cavalry V3326 Dam’s Sire: K C F Ben nett Southside EPDs: BW: +0.5, WW: +98, YW: +172 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Carr Angus, Hobson, Mont.

Lot 302 – Diamond Cavalry 101 – Price: $16,500 DOB: 1/6/21 Sire: JVC Cavalry V3326 Dam’s Sire: K C F Ben nett Southside EPDs: BW: +2.5, WW: +94, YW: +159 and Milk: +23 Buyers: Bruns Angus, Madison,

Lot 1 – Vermilion Bomber J759 – Price: $20,000 DOB: 8/7/21 Sire: Casino Bomber N33 Dam’s Sire: Ellingson Top Shelf 5050 EPDs: BW: +1.2, WW: +87, YW: +144 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Bob Stoddard, Newcastle

Lot 30 – Vermilion Mcil roy J804 – Price: $20,000 DOB: 8/22/21 Sire: Con nealy McIlroy Dam’s Sire: Casino Bomber N33 EPDs: BW: +1.4, WW: +80, YW: +140 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Bone Creek Ranch Angus, Eastend, Sask., Canada Two-Year-Old Bulls

Lot 185 – Vermilion Fair N Square J269 – Price: $18,500 DOB: 2/27/21 Sire: Myers Fair-N-Square M39 Dam’s Sire: S A V Privi lege 3030 EPDs: BW: +1.5,

S.D. and Forgey Angus, Dallas, S.D.

Lot 341 – Diamond Goalkeeper J160 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 3/23/21 Sire: Baldridge SR Goal keeper Dam’s Sire: KG Justified 3023 EPDs: BW: +1.7, WW: +81, YW: +151 and Milk: +36 Buyers: Arntzen Angus, Hilger, Mont. and Mike Kroupa, Kimball, S.D.

Bull Calves

Lot 2 – Diamond Ver satile K400 – Price: $20,000 DOB: 1/19/22 Sire: Baldridge Versatile Dam’s Sire: K C F Ben nett Southside EPDs: BW:

WW: +81, YW: +134 and Milk: +17 Buyer: Dickoff Angus Ranch, Onaka, S.D.

Lot 172 – Vermil ion Bomber J108 – Price: $17,500 DOB: 2/2/21 Sire: Casino Bomber N33 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Countdown EPDs: BW: -1.1, WW: +78, YW: +125 and Milk: +35 Buyer: Bob Stoddard, Newcastle

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Lot 357 – Vermilion JK Lass 5865 – Price: $12,000 DOB: 8/18/15 Sire: Con nealy Countdown Dam’s Sire: Vermilion X Fac tor EPDs: BW: +1.2, WW: +61, YW: +108 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Maher Cattle, Timber Lake, S.D.

Lot 372 – Vermilion Privilege 5267 – Price: $8,250 DOB: 2/25/15

+2.0, WW: +89, YW: +151 and Milk: +22 Buyers: 2Y Cattle, Dillon, Mont. and Maintainer Meadows, Letart, W.Va.

Lot 42 – Diamond Whitewater 7012 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 2/19/22 Sire: HCC Whitewater 9010 Dam’s Sire: Diamond Generation 41D2 EPDs: BW: +1.9, WW: +84, YW: +148 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Bar CF Livestock, Lusk Registered Bred Heifer

Lot 502 – Diamond Clova Pride 7911 – Price: $9,000 DOB: 1/7/21 Sire: JVC Cavalry V3326 Dam’s Sire: K C F Bennett South

Sire: S A V Privilege 3030 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Right Answer 746 EPDs: BW: +0.9, WW: +66, YW: +107 and Milk: +20 Buyer: Black Pine Farms, Heron, Mont.

Registered Bred Heifers

Lot 535 – Vermilion Erica 1059 – Price: $6,250 DOB: 2/6/21 Sire: Con nealy King Air Dam’s Sire: Connealy Spur EPDs: BW: -1.5, WW: +54, YW: +100 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Dustin Focht, Pratt, Kan.

Lot 534 – Vermilion BLK Jestress 1632 – Price: $5,750 DOB: 4/6/21 Sire: Connealy O’Malley Dam’s Sire: Connealy Countdown EPDs: BW: +3.1, WW: +88, YW: +154 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Bobcat Angus, Galata, Mont.

side EPDs: BW: -0.1, WW: +89, YW: +162 and Milk: +18 Buyer: Bruns Angus, Madison, S.D.

Donor Cow Lot 501 – 2XL Clova Pride 6230 – Price: $20,000 DOB: 2/9/16 Sire: K C F Bennett Southside Dam’s Sire: A A R Ten X 7008 S A EPDs: BW: +2.1, WW: +87, YW: +150 and Milk: +24 Buyers: K&J Angus, Larchwood, Iowa, Rich Angus, Hob son, Mont., Carr Angus, Hobson, Mont., Emerson Ranch, Grants Pass, Ore. and Richard Holcomb, Oakland, Ore.

Top Sellers

Fall Yearling Bulls

Lot 4 – Vermilion

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evaluation? This is a basic question,” Dr. Natalie Leite admitted to the crowd attend ing the American Wagyu Association’s Annual Con vention in Charlotte, N.C, held Sept. 22-24. “And, the answer is just as basic – we want to be concerned about selecting the best animals to compose the next generation in our herds.”

From here, however, things begin to go from basic to complicated.

There’s genetics and genetic variation within a breed and then there’s the environment the cattle live in, which can affect how ani mals’ genetics are expressed.

During the convention, Leite discussed the basics for genetic selection.

Selecting traits and analyzing EPDs

First, it’s important to decide what traits are impor tant. Then, analyze expected progeny differences (EPDs) for the traits a producer wants to improve or emphasize in their herd. EPDs have been

the standard bearer in genetic improvement for around 50 years, she noted.

“EPDs are basically the value, on average, we expect the progeny of a certain sire will perform in relation to other sires in the same evalu ation,” Leite said.

This means, within a breed’s sire evaluation report, a person can compare the potential for sires on various genetic traits. However, Leite cautioned Wagyu breed ers against comparing EPDs from sires of different breeds or sires not included in the same evaluation.

Leite demonstrated how EPDs work with a basic example looking at weaning weight. She took a hypothet ical Bull A with an EPD of 70 and Bull B with an EPD of 60.

“So, the difference between these two sires is 10 pounds. What is the transla tion of this?” she asked.

The 10-pound differ ence in the EPDs means one can expect the prog eny of Bull A will perform

10 pounds better on average compared to Bull B.

Leite continued, “Keep in mind, however, when we talk about EPDs, we are talk ing about what is ‘expected.’ When we expect something, we are not certain about it. Just because there’s a 10-pound difference between the two bulls in their EPDs doesn’t mean every calf from Bull A will weigh 10 pounds more at weaning than every calf from Bull B.”

Assessing accuracies

Enter accuracies. The more progeny data a bull has adds to the accuracy of the EPD. So, a young bull in a bull stud will have low accuracies while a bull which has been around for a while and has lots of progeny data reported to the breed association will have higher accuracies.

“This is important because different genetic traits have different levels of heritability,” Leite shared.

Heritability of a trait is expressed in decimals between zero and one. So, a moderately heritable trait

will be expressed as 0.3 or 0.4. However, she reminded Wagyu breeders, it’s impor tant to remember genes for a particular trait don’t exist in a vacuum.

“Something very inter esting about genetics is genetic correlation. All the time we spend to make a dif ference in improving a trait, there is a high chance we are also making changes in other traits,” she said.

For example, if a pro ducer is selecting for heavier weaning and year ling weights, it’s possible birth weights will increase as well. This is where selection indexes come to the fore.

Evaluating a selection index

“A selection index will assure a producer they’re not selecting the best ani mals for a certain trait but at the same time have a nega tive EPD on other traits,” Leite said.

The selection index will indicate which animals are more genetically balanced and those are the animals pro ducers should be interested in the long term.

Now consider genom ics or what the deoxyribo nucleic acid (DNA) analysis can discern about an animal’s

genetic potential.

“Within the same spe cies, we share 99 percent of our genetic material,” Leite told Wagyu breeders. “But then there is one percent of the genetic material within a breed that’s different.”

This one percent can be millions of individual genes.

The points on the DNA helix where animals can dif fer are called markers. For example, a calf will share 50 percent of its DNA with the sire, but the 50 percent calf number one shares with the sire is not the same 50 per cent of calf number two. And, we have markers to fol low this.

Assume a producer wants to select for marbling and has several promising young

bulls. A DNA analysis will show whether those young sires are more predisposed to sire calves with good mar bling based on the markers for the particular trait.

The advantage is genomic information will increase the accuracy of the EPD for young sires, and as genetic accuracy increases, generation interval decreases.

“We can select animals at a much younger age because we have high accuracies. So, we increase genetic gain when we have genomic infor mation,” Leite concluded.

Burt Rutherford is the director of content and senior editor of BEEF Mag azine. Rutherford can be reached at burt.ruther ford@penton.com.

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Congress likely to pass rail deal

On Nov. 28, President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass legislation immediately to adopt the tentative agree ment between railroad workers and operators, approved by labor and management negotiators in September, to avoid a potentially crippling national rail shutdown.

Biden noted the deal provides a historic 24 percent pay raise for rail workers, improved healthcare benefits and the ability of operating craft workers to take unscheduled leave for medical needs. He also noted the majority of the unions in the industry have voted to approve the deal.

According to Biden’s economic advisors, as many as 765,000 Americans – many union workers themselves –could be put out of work in the first two weeks alone. The advisors also point out in the meantime communities could lose access to chemicals necessary to ensure clean drink ing water. Farms and ranches across the country could be unable to feed their livestock.

“As a proud pro-labor president, I am reluctant to over ride the ratification procedures and the views of those who voted against the agreement. But, in this case, where the economic impact of a shutdown would hurt millions of other working people and families, I believe Congress must use its powers to adopt this deal,” Biden said.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stated, “The House this week would take up a bill adopting the tentative agreement – with no poison pills or changes to the negoti ated terms – and send it to the Senate.”

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) made a statement thanking the Biden administration on Nov. 30 for taking quick action to avoid rail disruptions.

“On behalf of America’s cattle producers, we thank President Biden and Secretary Tom Vilsack for their action to prevent a disruption in critical rail service across the country. We are also pleased to see bipartisan leaders in Congress working together to address this issue and pro tecting our supply chains,” said NCBA CEO Colin Wood all. “We urge Congress to quickly pass the tentative agree ment, which enforces the Presidential Emergency Board’s recommendations from September and ensures reliable rail service moving forward.”

RMFU hiring director

The Rocky Mountain Farmer’s Union (RMFU) Board of Directors has declared a vacancy for the posi tion of vice president due to the election of Chad Franke to president. The vice president selected shall serve through the 115th RMFU Annual Convention which will be held Nov. 17-18, 2023, in Greeley, Colo.

As per the RMFU bylaws, the board has to fill the position within 30 days, which would be Dec. 19.

Applications are due to Ben Rainbolt at ben.rain bolt@rmfu.org no later than Dec. 9.

Interviews will be conducted via Zoom on Dec. 13 between 8 a.m. and noon.

All questions and applications should be directed to RMFU Executive Director Ben Rainbolt via e-mail ben. rainbolt@rmfu.org or call 970-283-3536.

enhance and improve the condition of rangelands,” reads the MOU.

“Furthermore, coopera tive monitoring could lead to increased understanding of resource conditions and management needs, which can result in more respon sive and proactive manage ment practices,” the MOU continues. “This will bene fit the resource in the long term.”

Cooperative monitoring

According to a PLC press release, this MOU will help public lands ranchers and local USFS officials cooperate to collect and analyze data on rangeland health, ultimately ensur ing better management of national forests and grass lands.

The press release notes the MOU will lay out a path to make data collection and sharing between the USFS and grazing permittees more efficient.

“The data collected by permittees through approved and agreed upon methods will provide the agency with a larger set of reference points when eval uating rangeland health and resource needs,” reads

the press release. “In short, more accurate data ensures the USFS has evidence of the investments produc ers make that lead to better rangeland conditions across the country.”

Working together

While the two entities will be working together to accomplish the overarching goal of cooperative moni toring, the MOU outlines specific responsibilities for both PLC and the USFS.

According to the MOU, PLC will be in charge of publicity surrounding the cooperative rangeland monitoring program among its membership, particu larly those authorized to graze livestock on national forests and/or national grasslands.

Additionally, PLC will serve as a liaison to address issues of concern for live stock grazing permittees that may arise during the administration of the MOU.

Responsibilities out lined in the MOU for the USFS are a longer list.

These include identi fying grazing allotments where cooperative moni toring data is currently col lected and analyzed, con

tacting livestock graz ing permittees and invit ing them to participate in the program, establish ing a cooperative range land monitoring program, encouraging and increas ing grazing allotments par ticipating in the monitoring program each year, work ing cooperatively with live stock grazing permittees participating in the pro gram to develop allotment monitoring plans for their assigned grazing allotments and providing informa tion and updates of range land condition changes as it becomes available to the livestock grazing permit tees for their assigned live stock grazing allotments.

The USFS is also responsible for working with other federal agencies to improve consistency of rangeland management, coordinating with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service staff to inquire and provide soil surveys and/or vegetation correlation information for sites involved in cooper ative monitoring, ensur ing conformance with USFS protocols, ensur ing agreements between the livestock grazing per mittees and USFS officers on methods for collecting cooperative monitoring data and ensuring livestock grazing permittees have the option to seek assis tance from other individu als or institutions.

A valued partnership

In the press release, both PLC President Mark Roe ber and USFS Chief Randy Moore expressed they value each other’s partnership and are excited to work together under the new MOU.

“As America’s original conservationists, cattle and sheep producers are stew ards of millions of acres of federal land,” says Roe ber. “Data is key to every decision permittees make on the landscape, and this MOU will allow permit tees and the USFS to bet ter share key information and strengthen the partner ship between producers and agency officials.”

“The Public Lands Council is excited to join the USFS in this coopera tive monitoring agreement, and we look forward to our continued partnership on this issue,” he continues.

Moore comments, “The USFS values the impor tance of cooperative rela tionships. This MOU signi fies our continued commit ment to work cooperatively with our permittees and to build trust, while expand ing our collective ability to gather important informa tion about the health and productivity of National Forest System lands.”

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

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“Data is key to every decision permittees make on the landscape, and this MOU will allow permittees and the USFS to better share key information and strengthen the partnership between producers and agency officials.”

– Mark Roeber, Public Lands Council President

This past week, I had a long day of traveling from Rosalie, Texas back to Big Timber, Mont. Between driv ing multiple hours to Dallas/ Fort Worth International Air port, flying from Dallas to Minneapolis to Billings and driving an hour and a half home from the airport, I had a lot of time to think. And, I chose to think about the ag industry.

All this pondering led to a few questions, which made me ask, “Does this even make sense?”

So, without further ado, here is a shortlist of things in the ag industry which just don’t make a whole lot of sense to me.

Why does the U.S. export food when we’re importing it as well?

When looking up this question online, it’s easy to be flooded with video clips, press releases and blog posts about international trade and financial figures. Sure, it costs less to bring food in to the U.S. from other countries and sure, we get paid a pretty penny for exporting produce and meat overseas and across borders.

But why? Why is it this way? Are we making the trade world work by doing things this way? Wouldn’t it make more sense to feed the mouths of our own Ameri can citizens with American agriculture?

This is the concept behind the “buy local” move

ment. Sure, it costs less for me to purchase food from Walmart or Albertsons, but I can see with my own two eyes how purchasing produce or cuts of meat from a locallyowned grocery store gets put back into the community. I, like many other Americans, am willing to pay a slightly higher price for locally-grown or raised food. This train of thought made its next stop at my second question.

Do consumers really care about MCOOL?

When I first got started writing and consuming ag news daily, Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL) was a hot topic. When I worked at the West ern Ag Reporter, I’d edit Let ters to the Editor supporting MCOOL every week. These letters were usually accompa nied by a press release from whatever ag organization did or didn’t support it. It was a huge deal in agriculture, but was it to consumers?

There are published stud ies proving consumers care about MCOOL and other published studies arguing they don’t. But, if shopping local and food transparency is really what consumers want, wouldn’t it make sense to throw a label on food packag ing sharing the country of ori gin with consumers?

This leads me to my next question. Do consumers dig into labeling laws?

I’m going to go ahead

and say no, most of them don’t, but I could be wrong. I would bet a consumer’s idea of “organic” is vastly differ ent from actual stipulations in place allowing foods to be labeled as certified organic.

I mean, think about the genetically modified organ isms (GMO) free label. If there are only 11 crops in the U.S. considered GMO, why do we see this label on so many products?

Furthermore, do con sumers even know only 11 crops in the U.S. can legally be genetically modified? This train of thought wound up parking for the night at its final destination and my last question.

Who decided GMOs were a bad thing? And why?

For me, any discussion involving GMOs boils down to the big picture of why people think they’re so bad for us.

Personally, I support the use of genetic modifications in crop production because it allows producers to feed more mouths. In my opinion, feeding eight billion people plus all the world’s livestock is a lot more important than feeding half those people and animals based on the princi ple that we shouldn’t spray for pests or double our crop production if possible. It’s technology, plain and simple.

And we, as a society, don’t seem to have an issue with technology when it comes to our phones, vehicles or bank accounts, so why should our food be any different?

I often wonder, who decided GMOs are killing us and on what grounds? Because to me, the only thing worse than finding a worm in my corn is finding out my corn could safely be grown worm free had society allowed it to be genetically modified.

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By Anowar Islam, University of Wyoming Extension forage specialist

Pros and cons of fescue toxicity – Part IX

In my last few col umns, I’ve discussed some common syndromes of fescue toxicosis in cat tle as well as fescue tox icity related reproduc tion problems in horses, including abortions, diffi cult birth (dystocia), lon ger or prolonged gesta tion, thickness in placenta, death of foals, retained placentas, little to no milk production (agalactia) and mare death during foaling.

I have also discussed biology of the causal agent, benefits of fungal endophyte, endophytefree tall fescue and nontoxic endophytes and their effects on tall fescue and animal performance and level of endophyte infec tion in pasture.

My discussion will now focus on other pos sible solutions for the fes cue toxicity problem.

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and practical solutions continued

As I mentioned in my previous article, there are several solutions which can be applied to deal with the fescue toxicity prob lem. These solutions could be relatively inexpensive to highly expensive.

I’ve previously dis cussed some practical and less expensive options. Below are a few relatively more expensive options.

A more expensive option is to treat preg nant mares grazing toxic tall fescue pastures. A compound or medication called domperidone can be administered to mares. This allows mares to carry foals without losses.

However, this is not a feasible option to use in cattle, as the cost of this compound is very high. Also, the effect of dom peridone is short-lived in cattle. It is therefore rec ommended producers should use a little math before deciding to use this expensive compound.

Another option, which is even more expensive, is to destroy existing pastures and replant them. This option can be applied if tall fes cue pastures show beef cows with poor preg nancy rates, low weights of weaning calf and fre quent visible symptoms of fescue toxicity.

In this situation, replanting pastures with endophyte-free or novel endophyte tall fescue seeds could improve ani mal performance and overall farm profitability. Remember though, this is a major decision to con sider, because it involves a high cost to replace an existing pasture.

High animal gains and profitability is essen tial for grazing young beef animals, especially in a stocker operation. Young steers and heifers are very sensitive to toxic tall fescue.

It is reported daily weight gains can be reduced by 0.1 pound for each 10 percent increase in toxic endophyte infected tall fescue plants in the pastures dominated by toxic tall fescue.

Hence, replanting new pastures with non-toxic or endophyte-free tall fes cue could be an attractive option for higher animal gains and profitability. It is also suggested a good dewormer can be used in yearlings when grazing infected toxic tall fescue pastures to improve ani mal performance.

Therefore, operations may consider replanting and reestablishing toxic infected pastures with endophyte-free or novel endophyte tall fescue as performance of animals and profitability of the pastures may be affected by the toxic endophyte infected pastures over time.

I will continue discus sion on solutions of fes cue toxicity problems and replanting infected tall fescue pasture in future columns.

Anowar Islam is a professor and the Univer sity of Wyoming Exten sion forage specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natu ral Resources. He can be reached at 307-766-4151 or mislam@uwyo.edu.

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then uses either chemical or mechanical cultivation to control weeds in the field.

Finally, the farmer uses a machine designed specif ically to harvest the crop. The farmer then dumps the crop into a trailer, pulled by a semitruck, which then transports it to either a grain elevator or on-farm stor age, where the grain needs to be kept at a specific tem perature and moisture con tent before being shipped to a miller or processor.

All this goes with out even mentioning the resources spent to create and maintain the science, consis tency and production of food products seen on the shelves. The customer is still many steps away at this point, but you get the picture. Each part of the process requires sig nificant capital, management of resources, time, fuel and repair expenses.

So, why does all this matter? It matters because

farmers cannot produce food without the help of many dif ferent industries.

Many modern machines are so technologically advanced – thanks largely to emission regulations – their repair requires highly skilled technicians. Every part on every machine in the entire food chain eventually wears out or breaks and needs replacing.

Through the cooperation of many different manufac turers from across the coun try, these parts are built and shipped, and done so in a manner which does not inter rupt the flow of food prod ucts to the consumer. This, in itself, is quite remarkable.

The overlaying message to all of this is, the energy industry is the foundation keeping all these parts mov ing harmoniously. Energy, despite its horrific label in today’s political climate, is perhaps the single big gest reason American farm

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ers and food processors can produce the safest and most abundant food supply in the world.

From the manufacture of parts to their shipping; from parts like belts and tires, which are a byproduct of the energy industry, to the tech nicians arriving at the farm to diagnose problems; from the production of grain and cattle to the transportation of those commodities; from the equipment used to process grains to converting them to food products we enjoy, the energy industry is the back bone allowing for this seam less process to continually feed America and the world.

But what does the pub lic and Washington, D.C. bureaucrats see? Dirty oil rigs, greasy workers, pollu tion and carbon emissions, of course!

To be reasonable, I think we can all agree we can always do better. That’s what American innovation

has always been about.

I’m not against, nor have I ever met anyone who is against, clean energy. We should constantly strive to learn and improve in nearly everything we do. But, at what point do we declare government regulation is often much more of a prob lem than it is a solution?

I am not arguing against all regulation, just merely overregulation. Washington, D.C. continues trying to leg islate nearly every aspect of our lives.

Don’t believe me? Look at every label on nearly everything. Do we really have to tell people they should remove their child from the baby stroller before they attempt to fold it?

On our farm, we burn tens of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel each year. This cost alone has nearly tripled in just one year, and we are left trying to figure out how to offset or absorb this infla tionary cost.

I’m sure Washington, D.C. would tell me to buy an electric tractor. While it’s a

nice thought, how can I jus tify the cost when profits are already nonexistent because of inflated costs across the board?

Furthermore, what’s the solution when I’m 30 miles from the farm in the middle of the night when the battery needs charged? Or when my electric combine needs charged when I’m racing against a pending storm?

Through a series of extremely poor energy pol icies, the Biden adminis tration is creating an envi ronment which will pro duce dire consequences for American consumers, busi ness owners and agriculture producers.

Just as we should demand the food we eat is produced on American soil, we must also demand the energy we consume is pro duced in our own country.

Not only does the U.S. contain some of the best farmland in the world, it also happens to contain some of the largest natural gas and oil reserves in the world.

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Utilizing these resources at home can do nothing but bolster our entire economy and strengthen our com munities. When business and people thrive, the gov ernment is a direct benefi ciary. It’s truly a win-win for everyone.

As American citizens, despite our political affil iation, we must not con tinue to allow this adminis tration to further erode our way of life. It’s critical we nurture and promote calcu lated investments in domes tic oil production by the fed eral government.

Additionally, the cohesion and coopera tion between the energy and agriculture sectors are essential to the survival of our communities and our economy in Wyoming and in this country. It’s time we stand as a unified voice, and it is our responsibility as cit izens to demand common sense policies benefit us all.

Ron Rabou is presi dent of Rabou Farms, Inc. For more information, visit raboufarms.com

EVENTS

Dec. 5-8 2022 Wyoming Natural Resource Rendezvous, Ramkota Hotel and Confer ence Center, Casper. For more information and to register, visit wysga.org

Dec. 6 Wyoming Game and Fish Department Public Meeting, 6 p.m., Cody Regional Office, Cody. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov

Dec. 7 Small Business Administration Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development Virtual Public Meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., online. To register, visit sba.gov

Dec. 8 Small Business Administration Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs Virtual Public Meeting, 7-10 a.m., online. To register, visit sba.gov

Dec. 8

Reducing Woody Encroachment to Conserve Rangeland Production Webinar, 11 a.m., online. To register, visit nrcs.usda.gov

Dec. 8-10 15th Annual U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Meeting, Nashville, Tenn. For more information and to register, visit uscattlemen.org

Dec. 9-10 Fourth Annual Wyoming Food Coalition Virtual Conference, online. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/wyoming-food-coalition-4th-annual-confer ence-registration-444424143577

Dec. 10-12 South Dakota State University Shearing School, Brookings, S.D. For more information, visit sdstate.edu/agriculture-food-environmental-sciences/animalscience/sheep-shearing-school

Dec. 13

Pinedale Anticline Project Office Meeting, 3:30-5 p.m., Elk Conference Room at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Office, Cheyenne. For an agenda, visit wy.blm.gov/jio-papo. For more information, contact Tracy Hoover at thoover@blm.gov or 307-367-5342.

Dec. 13 Natrona County Predator Management District Annual Meeting, 1 p.m., ARLC Building, Casper. For more information, e-mail ncpmd1@charter.net.

Dec. 16 New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association Legacy Awards Dinner and Dance, 7 p.m., Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town, Albuquerque, N.M. For more information and to register, visit nmagriculture.org

Dec. 23-Jan. 1 The Wyoming Livestock Roundup office will be closed for Christmas through New Year’s Day. The advertising deadline for both the Dec. 24 and 31 editions is Dec. 19 at noon. For questions or to advertise, call 307-234-2700.

Jan. 6-11 American Farm Bureau 2023 Convention, San Juan, Puerto Rico. For more information, visit annualconvention.fb.org

Jan. 7-22 National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com

Jan. 18-21 2022 American Sheep Industry Annual Convention, Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit sheepusa.org

Jan. 20-21 Wyoming Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers 2023 Conference, Pinedale. For more information, visit wyfb.org or call 307-532-2002.

Jan. 24 Inaugural Montana AgTech Innovation and Investment Summit, Great Falls, Mont. For more information, visit mtagtechinvest.io

Jan. 27-Feb. 4 Black Hills Stock Show, Rapid City, S.D. For more information, visit blackh illsstockshow.com

Feb. 1-3 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show, New Orleans, La. For more information, visit ncba.org/events

Feb. 12-16 Society for Range Management Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho. For more information, visit rangelands.org

March 1-2 Lincoln University Sheep Shearing School, Jefferson City, Mo. Contact Extension Associate Amy Bax at baxa2@lincolnu.edu to register.

SALES

Dec. 7 BCI Construction Online Auction, 208-431-9300, bigmountainauctions.com

Dec. 8 ZumBrunnen Angus Combined Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Lusk, 307-334-2265, 307-216-0198, zbangus.com

Dec. 8 The Berry’s Herefords Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Cheyenne, 307-6345178 and 307-630-7944

Dec. 9

Dec. 12

Dec. 13

Dec. 14

Dec. 16

Bowman Cattle Ranch-Ready Rugged Two-Year-Old Bull Sale, Sugar Valley Stockyards, Gering, Neb., 307-287-6503, 307-575-4992, bowmancattle.com

Cross Diamond Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Bertrand, Neb., 308-991-2452, crossdiamondcattle.com

Rock Lake Angus Production Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-1175, rocklakeangus.com

Shipwheel Cattle Company 14th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Chinook, Mont., 406-357-2492, shipwheelcattle.com

Bobcat Angus 18th Annual Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont., 406-937-5858, 406-788-3272, 406-788-3244, bobcatangus.com

Dec. 16 5L Red Angus Profit $eeker Winter Sale, at the ranch, Sheridan, Mont., 406842-5693, 406-596-1204, 5lredangus.com

Jan. 14

Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com

Jan. 17 Ken Haas Angus 42nd Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-834-2356, kenhaasangus.com

Jan. 27 McConnell Angus Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-2355187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com

SALES

Jan. 28 Little Goose Ranch Sixth Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Market ing, Buffalo, 307-751-1535, 307-751-5793, 307-751-6737, littlegooseranch.com

Jan. 28 21 Angus 29th Annual Top Cut Bull Sale, at the ranch, New England, N.D., 701-579-4221, 21angus.com

Feb. 2 K2 Red Angus Winter Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307331-2917, k2redangus.com

Feb. 9 Booth’s Cherry Creek Angus 50th Annual “Progress Through Perfor mance” Bull Sale, at the ranch, Veteran, 307-534-5865, 307-532-1805, 307532-1532, boothscherrycreekranch.com

Feb. 10 Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-680-7359, 307-680-8266, powderriverangus.com

Feb. 14 G Bar H Genetics Angus Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-575-5520, 307-532-6170, 307-575-0294, 307-575-0373

Feb. 15 Shaw Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Caldwell, Idaho, 208459-3029, 208-880-9044, shawcattle.com

Feb. 20 Weaver Ranch 38th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Fort Collins, Colo., 970-568-3898

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Feb. 27

March 1

March 4

March 18

Kretschman Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-351-0794, 307-736-2327, kretschmanangus.com

Reyes/Russell 32nd Annual Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-1530, 307-322-4848, 970-587-2534, mrangusranch.com

Ox Bow Ranch Spring Bull Sale, at the ranch, Wolf Creek, Mont., 406-2354281, oxbowranchangus.com

Lucky 7 Angus Annual Bull Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307850-2514, 307-850-2053, lucky7angus.com

Triangle J Ranch and Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch LLC Colorado Select Sale, Centennial Livestock Auction, Fort Collins, Colo., 303-627-5085, 970481-2570, altenburgsuperbaldy.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Let Peace and Light Come into the World

“The Gospel of John speaks of Christ as the true light coming into the world,” proclaims a church bulletin of by-gone years in announcing its inspirational readings for the Advent season.

The bulletin further relates, “In commem oration of that coming, we light candles for the four weeks leading up to Christmas and reflect on the coming of Christ. It is significant that the church has always used the lan guage – the coming of Christ – because it speaks to a deep truth. Christ is coming. Christ is always coming, always entering a troubled world, a wounded heart.”

During this time of Advent we pass along these timeless excerpts from this bulletin.

First Sunday of Advent –Candle of Hope

“We light the candle of hope, and dare to express our longing for peace, for healing and the well-being of all creation.”

Second Sunday of Advent – Candle of Peace

“We light it know ing full well peace is elu sive, and in some parts of the world, it is almost com pletely absent. Yet, in this season of Advent, we trust God is never absent from us. And even where there is war and discord, whether between countries, within families or within our own hearts, God is present, gen tly leading us to new possi bilities.”

Third Sunday of Advent –Candle of Joy

“Joy is all around us –in the children, the lights, the music, the gathering

together. Joy is like an underground spring that wells up within us, but joy is also a choice, an attitude. So, today we open our selves to joy, trusting God has already planted it in us. All we need to do is give it care and offer it to share.”

Fourth Sunday of Advent – Candle of Love

“With this flame we signify the love of God that surrounds and fills us at all times, but that we recog

nize it in a special way in the Christmas story. There is no greater power than love. It is stronger than rulers and empires, stron ger than grief or despair, stronger even than death. We love, because God loves us.”

Christmas Eve – The Christ Candle

“In Christ we find light and life, and the courage to be like Him, answering his call and following in his footsteps.”

The bulletin concluded with the following prayer.

“Come to us, Lord Jesus! Be born in us this night, in our hearts, our minds, our lives. May the light of your life be kin dled in us, and lead us to the shining truth, of God with us, God for us, God in us.”

Amen.

Season of Advent – The pulpit of the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga, features the Advent wreath with lit candles and the nativity scene against the background of the cross and candelabras. Photo by Dick Perue. Historical Reproductions by Perue

36-37/cwt Min-Dak 34-35/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO

National Sheep Summary

As of November 18, 2022

Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly steady to 20.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder lambs were steady to 23.00 higher with advance on heavy lambs. At San Angelo, TX 4,608 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 330 slaughter lambs in North Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 4,727 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3

San Angelo: wooled and shorn 120-130 lbs 134.00-140.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 133 lbs 155.00; 157 lbs 140.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 114.00-135.00; 150-160 lbs 116.00-120.00.

Billings: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs no test.

Equity Coop: wooled and shorn 148 lbs 120.50.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2

San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 309.00-344.00, few 346.00371.00; 60-70 lbs 270.00-332.00, few 346.00-366.00; 70-80 lbs 219.00-283.00; 80-90 lbs 190.00-214.00, few 260.00; 90-110 lbs 173.00-227.00. wooled and shorn 64 lbs 300.00; 70-80 lbs 210.00-285.00; 80-90 lbs 185.00-240.00; 90-100 lbs 170.00-183.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 215.00; 74 lbs 235.00; 80-90 lbs 190.00-210.00; 90-100 lbs 195.00-225.00. hair 40-50 lbs 200.00-240.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-245.00; 80-90 lbs 212.50-222.50; 90-100 lbs 172.50-210.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 200.00-240.00; 73 lbs 205.00; 80-90 lbs 180.00-190.00; 90-100 lbs 155.00-175.00. hair 51 lbs 170.00; 66 lbs 180.00; 70-80 lbs 172.50-195.00; 80-90 lbs 160.00-185.00.

Billings: hair 57 lbs 215.00; 68 lbs 166.00; 80-90 lbs 147.00149.00, few 161.00.

Slaughter Ewes

San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 80.00-91.00, hair 92.00-102.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 104.00-110.00, hair 102.00-116.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 85.00-100.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) no test; Cull 1 no test.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 80.00-95.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 67.00-92.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 75.00-108.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 89.00-105.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 70.00-82.50; Cull 1 45.00-60.00.

Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 77.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 74.00-80.00, hair 85.00-89.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 75.00-88.00; Cull 1 69.00.

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: 50-60 lbs 200.00-257.00; 60-70 lbs 240.00-241.00. hair 35 lbs 315.00; 40-50 lbs 325.00-330.00.

Ft. Collins: no test.

South Dakota: 46 lbs 126.00; 53 lbs 201.00; 60-70 lbs 165.00187.00; 70-80 lbs 158.00-174.00; 80-90 lbs 152.00-167.50; 90-

100 lbs 145.00-152.00; 100-110 lbs 144.00-147.00; 111 lbs 126.00; 124 lbs 116.00. hair 42 lbs 125.00; 78 lbs 183.00.

Billings: 39 lbs 220.00; 50-60 lbs 192.50-215.00; 60-70 lbs 164.00-180.00; 70-80 lbs 139.00-163.00; 80-90 lbs 128.00137.00; 90-100 lbs 112.00-130.00; 100-110 lbs 113.00-122.00; 110-120 lbs 116.00-120.50; 142 lbs 106.00.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 59 lbs 321.00, 60-70 lbs 240.00241.00/cwt, 82 lbs 260.00; yearling hair 80-150 lbs 148.00 195.00/cwt; mixed age hair 90-145 lbs 116.00-142.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins: hair ewe lambs 100 lbs 195.00/head.

South Dakota: ewe lambs 88 lbs 161.00/cwt; yearlings 120130 lbs 120.00-127.50/cwt; young 162.50-190.00/head; middle age 147 lbs 102.50/cwt; aged 160.00/head.

Billings: young 193 lbs 89.00/cwt; middle age 180 lbs 88.00/cwt. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 38,000 compared with 37,000 last week and 41,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas

National Wool Review

As of November 28, 2022 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was up 24 cents at 1256 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 33,293 bales were offered with sales of 91.5 percent. The Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0127 at .6637 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, S.C. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean. Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 6.51 + .00 4.89-5.54 18 80s 5.57 + .01 4.18-4.74 19 70-80s 4.92 + .06 3.69-4.18 20 64-70s 4.44 + .08 3.33-3.77 21 64s 4.17 + .02 3.13-3.55 22 62s 3.94 + .03 2.95-3.35 23 60-62s 24 60s 25 58s 26 56-58s 2.01 + .00 1.51-1.71 28 54s 1.16 - .03 0.87-0.98 30 50s 1.07 - .00 0.80-0.91 32 46-48s 0.92 + .00 0.69-0.78

Merino Clippings 2.78 - .04 2.08-2.36

Eastern Market Indicator was up 24 cents at 1256 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0127 at .6637 percent of the U.S. dollar.

Source: Colorado

Wyoming Hay Summary

As of December 1, 2022 Compared to two weeks ago, bales of alfalfa in the eastern side of the state sold steady. Bales of alfalfa in the west sold steady to 20.00 higher. Alfalfa/orchard grass mix hay and hay cubes sold steady. Demand was mostly good as some ranchers continue to look for loads of hay. Some hay is going to the games and parks for winter feeding needs of the Elk herds. Some hay is getting shipped to customers out of state. Near normal weather pattern with some snow reported from all contacts. Some bitter cold temps the last few days with a slight warm up by weeks end. Limited reports of third cutting of hay still in a windrow in some areas in the West. Producers are waiting for the snow to melt so it can be baled.

Eastern Wyoming

Alfalfa - Good/Premium

Alfalfa

Alfalfa - Premium

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev This Week Change

DECEMBER 153.80 153.05 -0.75

FEBRUARY 156.43 155.43 -1.00

APRIL 159.90 159.25 -0.65

JUNE 156.03 155.73 -0.30

AUGUST 156.05 156.00 -0.05

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev This Week Change

JANUARY 181.68 181.08 -0.60

MARCH 184.58 184.30 -0.28

APRIL 187.93 187.80 -0.13

MAY 190.70 190.85 +0.15 AUGUST 201.00 200.98 -0.02

WHEAT FUTURES

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev This Week Change

DECEMBER 7.91 7.59 -0.32

MARCH 8.10 7.83 -0.27

MAY 8.20 7.95 -0.25

JULY 8.22 8.00 -0.22

CORN FUTURES

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev This Week Change

DECEMBER 6.57 6.50 -0.07

MARCH 6.59 6.60 +0.01 MAY 6.59 6.59 NC

JULY 6.54 6.54 NC

OATS FUTURES

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev This Week Change

DECEMBER 4.00 3.79 -0.21

MARCH 3.96 3.78 -0.18 MAY 3.95 3.78 -0.17

JULY 3.98 3.80 -0.18

SOYBEAN FUTURES

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev This Week Change

JANUARY 14.30 14.30 NC

MARCH 14.36 14.37 +0.01

MAY 14.43 14.44 +0.01

JULY 14.46 14.48 +0.02

Alfalfa Cubes 350

Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Small Square 285

Grass - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 250

Oat Small Square 200

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington

Nebraska Hay Summary

As of December 1, 2022

Compared to two weeks ago, alfalfa and grass hay sold steady. Ground and delivered alfalfa steady in the Platte Valley and 10.00 higher in the West. Cornstalks sold unevenly steady. Demand was moderate for alfalfa and grass hay with good demand for cornstalk bales. There are thousands bales of cornstalks across the state that will be ground for feed or might be used for bedding at dairies, feedlots, or ranches. Most cornstalks will be mixed with wet distillers for feeding. Normal cold weather across the regions the last couple of weeks with some snow reported. Snow accumulations reported from a trace to 5” in some areas. Some ice accumulations were reported at .25” and then some light snow on top in the Eastern area.

Western

Mix - Premium Large Square 3x4 240 Barley Large Round 180

Large Square 3x4 250-260

Pellets 15% Suncured 360

Western Wyoming

Large Square 3x4 240

Small Square 300

Small Square 3 Tie 285-320

Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Small Square 125

Notice

The Natrona County Predator Management District is holding its 2022 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, beginning at 1 p.m. This meeting will be held at the ARLC Building, Mills Room, 2011 Fairgrounds Road, Casper. All producers, Wyoming Game and Fish representatives, Wildlife Services representatives and the public are invited to participate. Tentative agenda items will be reports from the NCPMD trappers, game and fish, ADMB, Wool Growers and Wildlife Services representatives. At the conclusion, we will conduct Election of Officers and set Predator Fees. For additional information, please contact the NCPMD office at ncpmd1@charter.net.

Financial Services

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Brands

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LSC, no irons, up for renewal in 2023, $1,500. Call 307-6803494 12/24

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, LTH. For more information, call 307-2901059 or 307-283-1059 12/10

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, RHS, LHH. Dues paid to Jan. 23, 2023. $3,000. 307-349-4667 12/24

REGISTERED WYO MING BRAND: LHH, Dues paid through March 1, 2023, comes with one hot iron, freight not included. $3,000. Call 970-846-5516 or e-mail erindan970@gmail. com 12/24

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Previously owned by Leland and Dona Settell. One iron brand, comes with 2 hot irons. RRC, RSH. Ask ing $2,500. E-mail pponcelet@ whitlockmotors.com or call 307254-8117 12/17

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC, RHH. Expires Jan. 1, 2027. No irons included. $3,000. Call 435621-3113 12/17

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC, LBH. Expires Dec. 31, 2026. No irons included, $3,500. Call 307-7721126 12/10

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC, RJH. $2,000. 307-3211266 or 702-467-2158 12/3

Dogs

SANDHILL BORDER COL LIES: Working border collies for ranchers. Reds, blacks, merles, mainly short hair. Thir ty years experience. Shots appropriate to age, dewclaws removed, wormed weekly. Pups and ready-to-start pups available. Prices vary. Call us (texts are better) to set up de livery, 701 -770-2364 or e-mail sandhillbc@yahoo.com. Visit our Facebook page: Sandhill Performance Horses and Bor der Collies. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/6

AKC COLLIE PUPPIES (Lassie type), sable/white and tri colored. Born Oct. 4, 2022. Excellent farm and family dogs. Great Christmas present! Shots and dewormed, $875. Riverton, WY, 307-8586000 or 307-858-5000, no texting. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 12/17

GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES

FOR SALE: Proven bloodlines, parents onsite, ranch raised with livestock and ready to go to work!! $1,000. ALSO, TWO 9-MONTH-OLD MALES run ning with livestock. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 40+ years. For more informa tion, call 406-207-7674 12/3

WANTED: COW/CALF PAIRS. Call Kelly, 307-780-7027 12/10

Events

KNOWLEDGEABLE RANCH HAND that can work indepen dently on a small ranch in Big Horn County. Experience with cattle, irrigating, haying, farming and general maintenance are es sential. Send resume to wyor anchjob@yahoo.com 12/10

PEN RIDER: UFI FEEDING LLC, PLATTEVILLE, CO. Feedlot cattle. Livestock back ground required. Duties in clude: Riding pens, doctoring cattle, processing cattle, mis cellaneous building tasks, driv ing feed truck. Paid vacation and sick leave up to 3 weeks, willing to work on weekends. Health insurance provided. Please contact Rex Beall, 970-539-6115 12/17

MID-AMERICA FEED YARD

LOCATED NEAR OHIOWA, SOUTHEASTERN NEBRAS

KA IS CURRENTLY LOOK

ING TO HIRE FULL-TIME PEN RIDERS: Skilled horsemanship and feedyard or ranch experi ence preferred. Pay based on experience. Comprehensive benefits include family health and dental, 401(k), life insur ance benefits, sick and vaca tion pay. Five days a week, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. with rotating week ends and rotating holidays. Ap plicants are required to furnish their own horses and tack. Drug and background tests required. Call 402-295-2216 12/10

Wiggins, 308-279-0924, e-mail sswig gins@wigginsfeedyard.com, 10077 U.S. 385, Bridgeport, NE 69336, provide references with phone numbers 12/17

AIREDALE PUPPIES: AKC registered, good with chil dren, good on the farm, hunt ing lines, large and healthy. Wormed and first shots. Local breeder. Senior and Veteran discounts. Delivery available in Wyoming and Montana. Call 719-217-8054 12/24

PUREBRED BORDER COL LIE PUPPIES FOR SALE: Out of excellent working parents. Extremely smart. All are tradi tional black and white. $500. Call 307-645-3322 12/10

AKC LAB PUPPIES: All colors available, whites, blacks, yel lows, dark chocolates and dark reds. Excellent hunters, family companions. Full AKC registra tion. Shots, wormed, dewclaws removed. All puppies are cute, but it’s what they grow into that counts. Not all Labs are the same. Proud to own!! Been raising quality AKC Labradors for 25-plus years. Look at the rest but buy the best. Both par ents on site for viewing. Will sell quickly!! $200 deposit, picking order is when the deposit is re ceived. Doug Altman, Mitch ell, S.D. Call/text 605-9997149, click the our Labs tab on the website for pictures, www.southdakotayellowlabs. com 12/10

AKC MINIATURE AMERICAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE: These little Aussies will help on the ranch, ride in your truck and generally be your best pal for life, www.bluegrassken nels.com. Call 605-206-4519. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 12/17

WYOMING RANCH RAISED

MINIATURE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS: Been around kids, cows, horses, goats and cats. Starting at $950. Check out our website at www.cowpoke cornerkennels.com or give me a call or text at 307-254-3968. Thanks, Erin!! 12/10

25 BLACK ANUGS BRED HEIFERS out of registered cows and bulls from Larsen Ranch in Forsyth, MT. Approxi mately 25 head calving March 1, bred to LBW Angus bulls, will be cut off at 45 days when repreged. Heifers are in Wheat land, WY, $2,000/head. Call 406-853-1835 12/3

FOR SALE: COMING THREEYEAR-OLD BRED COWS, home raised, one iron, com mercial Black Angus. 170 head, bull bred and sorted to calve the month of March. Running at Laramie, WY up to 7,400 feet. Bred to PAP tested Diamond Peak and Jorgenson bulls. Front pasture cows with good disposi tion, medium framed and deep bodied. Call or text for price, pho tos and video, 307-760-3837. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 12/24

FOR SALE: 300 registered and commercial Black Angus BRED HEIFERS, 1 group of F1 baldie bred heifers. Three groups AI bred to these elite calving ease sires: MAF Triumph O415 (Mus grave Exclusive 316 son 2022 high selling calving ease bull) and Connealy In Focus 4925. Two groups pasture bred to “sleep all night” low birthweight, calving ease Black Angus bulls. AI bred: Group #1, due March 19. Group #2, due April 5. Group #3, due April 6. Bull breds: Group #1, due April 1 for 30 days. Group #2, 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, 605-690-1997 or Brady, 605690-5733 2/4

200 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: South Dakota ori gin, OCVD, exposed to proven LBW Black Angus bulls for 45 days. Start calving Feb. 1, 2023. References available. Please call 785-394-1955 (cell), 785-394-2374 (home) or 785-731-5067 12/3

Angus

ANGUS BRED HEIFERS, fancy, high elevation, home raised, one Iron, coming 2 years old. 100 head AI bred to NINE MILE FRANCHISE for March 1 calv ing, 29 head bull bred to calve the last two weeks of April. From reputation cowherd, cur rently running at Laramie, WY. Summered at 9,000 feet. Have video and photos. Call or text 307-760-3837. To view pho tos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 12/24

PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. 701-523-1235 12/24

HORSES: BUY, SELL, TRADE. Will pick up. Call Dennis Black, 307-690-0916 12/3

APPROXIMATELY 200 TONS OF SANFOIN/ORCHARD GRASS MIX HAY FOR SALE: Both first and second cuttings available, 4x4 squares, $225/ ton. ALSO, approximately 175 TONS OF BARLEY STRAW for sale, 4x4 squares, $90/ton. Volume discounts available. Located west of Powell, WY, can load. Call 307-202-0532, please leave message 12/17

VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Ne braska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 308-235-5386, www.val leyvideohay.com 12/17

BOOT UP NOW!! CHRIST MAS is coming!! 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; 307-4721872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website 12/3

CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 TFN

300 TONS OF THIRD CUTTING ALFALFA, $250/ton. 100 TONS OF FOURTH CUTTING ALFAL FA, $275/ton. 120 TONS OF MIL LET HAY, $200/ton. All in 4x4x8 bales. Located south of Douglas, WY. Call 307-351-4175 12/10

75 WHITE FACED TARGHEE

EWES: From yearlings to sol ids. Early lambers, bred with white faced bucks. Call 307899-2545 12/10

QUALITY, YEARLING VIRGIN RAMBOUILLET RAMS: Open faces, good size, fine wool, B. ovis negative. McDonald, 307-856-1802 12/17

HAIR SHEEP FOR SALE: Ten pure Katahdins, born in May, uni form and healthy replacement ewe lambs, $275/each. ALSO, GOATS FOR SALE, 1 Nubian nanny, 3 weathers and 1 doeling (crossbred) and a Lamanche/ Boer doe 1 1/2 that was exposed. Located in Sundance, WY 82729. Please call if interested 970-3980017. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds 12/10

YEARLING WHITE FACED RAMS FOR SALE: Columbia, Rambouillet and Targhee. Con tact Russell Bell, 307-358-2188 or 307-680-4950 12/3

GOOD AVAILABILITY OF ROUND AND SQUARE HAY AND STRAW BALES FOR SALE: Low delivery charge at cost. Volume discounts available. Call/text 1-204-209-1066 anytime for pricing 2/11

2022 LARGE ROUND BALES: Net wrapped, 1,550-1,650 lbs., tests done, nitrate free, Japanese and German millet, $130/ton, will deliver. Call 605-224-6100 (home) or 605-280-3879 (cell), if no an swer leave message 12/3

FOURTH CUTTING ALFALFA: Net-wrapped rounds, 23.7% pro tein, 225 RFV, 5 loads. Call Ian, 307-421-9116 12/3

FOR SALE: NEW DIREC TION EQUIPMENT 1652 MIXER FEEDER. Very little use. Like new!! $34,500. Call 303-717-4156. To view pho tos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 12/10

Fencing

2009 NEW HOLLAND H8060

WINDROWER FOR SALE: Has 3,100 engine hours and around 2,000 hours on 416 disc header. Header was changed around 1,000 hours. One season on new condition er rolls and bearings. $65,000. Call 307-351-4175 12/10

DBL TREE TRACTOR RESTO RATION LLC: Tractors, stock trailers and flatbeds, total repair, sandblast and paint. Please call Mike, 406-930-0720 12/3

ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and effi cient 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 fur naces. 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

Stoves

BARREL STOVE BY SOTZ WITH UNIQUE COOKTOP, 50 gallon, takes a 6” stove pipe. In excellent condition, $400. For more information, call 307-250-9663. To view pho tos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 12/10

BROWN SWISS BRED HEIF

ERS FOR SALE: Will calve March, April and May. Bred to Brown Swiss bulls. Have had all shots. Poured with Ivomec on regular basis. TB tested and cur rent health papers. Nice, gentle, outside cattle, in good shape and well fed. Delivery options available. For pictures or more information, call Larry W. Carl son, 605-224-6100 (home) or 605-280-3879 (cell), if no an swer leave message. Pierre, S.D. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds 12/3

GRASS SEED FOR SALE: Manifest wheat grass, Man ska wheat grass, Cash Mead ow Brome, good germination, $4.50/lb. Call Big Horn Seed Company, 307-202-0704 or 307-645-3322 12/10

2002 FORD F350 V10: 215k miles, single cab, long bed with utility boxes and headache rack\ metal rear bumper. Lights and locks in boxes. ALSO, has 36” tool box and floodlight. Newer in jectors and seats, great condition, $7,500. Call 307-250-5193, Cody, WY. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds 12/24

Tires

SIX GOODYEAR WRANGLER GSA TIRES, 30x9.50R15LT (same as 235/240x75R15), came off a Jeep Wrangler. Very good tread!! $150, Lovell, WY. For more information, call 307250-9663 12/10

Equipment

WIGGINS FEEDYARD, AC CEPTING CATTLE OF ALL

CLASSES: Cows, yearlings or calves to background or fin ish. Call 308-262-1140 (office), Steve, 308-279-1432 (cell) or Sue, 308-279-0924 (cell) 12/17

HAY FOR SALE: 500-600 tons, 4x4x8 alfalfa. First and sec ond cuttings. $225/ton. ALSO, CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW, 4x4x8, over 200 tons avail able. $90/ton. Volume discounts available, located between Powell and Lovell, WY. Call 307272-3712 1/21

HAY FOR SALE: Grass, alfalfa and STRAW. Also, CORNSTALK bales. Delivery available!! Call 307-630-3046 12/24

BEARMOUNTAIN BEEF INC, IN HAWK SPRINGS, WY has USDA and custom exempt processing slots available. All product is vacuum sealed for extended freezer life and quality appearance. Give us a call to book your slot at 307-338-2751 or check out our website www. bearmountainbeef.com 12/3

2022 BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x3 bales. ALSO, 3-way hay with alfalfa and other hay available. Call 307-350-0350, Farson, WY 12/24

ORGANIC GROWN GRASS HAY 2022, weed released, 3x4x8, $160/bale. Call 307-7623536, Burlington, WY 12/24

TOLMAN RANCH LLC IS AC

CEPTING BIDS FOR GRAZING

APPROXIMATELY 300 ACRES OF IRRIGATED (40 acres) pas ture 30 miles up the Nowood in Ten Sleep, WY. For 60 to 80 head of cattle or 200 head of sheep. Grazing turn in May 1 to Nov. 1. Two year contract with the possibility of renewal. There are a few requirements that will need to be addressed, like re sponsibility for irrigation of fields, cleaning of ditches and weed spraying. Send bids to Tolman Ranch LLC, PO Box 576, Ten Sleep WY, 82442, postmark by Feb. 20, 2023. For more infor mation, contact Frank Keeler, 307-350-6994 12/10

HAY FOR SALE: 2022 first and second cutting alfalfa, al falfa/grass, grass mix, straight grass, Haybet barley, straight millet and sorghum. 2021 alfal fa, alfalfa/grass, grass, alfalfa/ oats, alfalfa/oats/millet. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying 12/17

BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, round bales. OATS, WHEAT AND BARLEY, $20/100 cwt Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-2020108, leave message 12/17

ROUND BALE BARLEY STRAW AND OAT STRAW FOR SALE: Certified weed free. $100/ton. FOB Powell, WY. Call 307-2545115 or 406-480-1248 12/24

FOR SALE: Bale King 5100 bale processor, like new. J&M 350 gravity box with 12 ton running gear. Gehl 1620 18’ chuckwagon with 14 ton tandem running gear. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding ex tensions, been shedded, nice con dition. Lorenz 16’x33’ stack mover. Farm King 8’ snow blower with hy draulic spout. All in very nice con dition!! Call 605-999-5482 12/24

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: John Deere 2630 tractor with cab, low hours, good condition, $9,500 OBO; 6’ Rhino rear blade, $750 OBO; 2016 Circle D 20’ stock trail er, excellent condition, $13,500 OBO. Located in Story, WY. Call 307-202-1356 12/10

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: John Deere 8960 tractor with PTO; John Deere 5090e tractor with loader; CIH 1015 pick-up head er; White 30’ disk; John Deere 7100 12 row planter; Morris 53’ airdrill; Lawson 12x30 double drum land areator; Vermeer R23 rake; Hesston 7434 3x4 baler; John Deere 569 baler; Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler; Cat 950 loader; New Hol land 359 grinder mixer; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Brandt 5200 grain vac; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; 2007 Western Star 4900 sleeper truck; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volu metric concrete mixer; Degel man 570 rock picker. Call 406254-1254 12/3

PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8, 3 1/2 tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2 cas ing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4, 7/8 and 1” located in Mon tana can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 1/14

Black

metal and concrete floor equipment build ing. Top quality farm in crop production and building envelope with all utilities on site. Price: $1,299,000

Buffalo Creek Secondary Irrigated Farm: 36+ acres between Buffalo Creek Road and Highway 20 S. south of Thermopolis. Utilities at the road, 2 east side access and 1 off Highway 20. Great views for your new home on a nice farm close to town. Price: $359,000

MO. Flats Ranch: 650+ acre ranch with 195 acres of irrigation rights on Owl Creek just 13 miles west of Thermopolis on Missouri Flats Road. Gated pipe, 3,360 sq. ft. new shop with utilities to it and three wells. Creek frontage, live water and irrigation, great ranch headquar ters potential. Price: $1,800,000

South Muddy Farm: 149+ acre Riverton area productive acre farm with 129 irrigated, 4 bedroom home, 60’x40’ metal pole barn, and livestock facilities. Located in the Midvale Irrigation District and in good alfalfa production. Price: $1,100,000

Crippled Spider: 880+ acre ranch at the base of the Wind River Mountains near Boulder. Beautiful home with a complete set of first class newer improvements, irrigated meadows on a premier cold water fishery with over 1.5 miles of stream. Everything you need for self sufficient living. Price reduced: $3,500,000

Mills Road Farm: 155+ acre Midvale Farm near Riverton. Newly upgraded home, along with two shops, corrals and irrigation. Great location and huge potential in a family size farm. Price: $775,000

High Plains Ranch: 240 Deeded and 80 acres BLM just northeast of Casper. Grass pasture with small reservoir and well. Grass, views and a good building envelope. Financing options available. Price: $379,000

Property for Sale Property for Sale

ARIZONA RANCHES FOR SALE: 22,000+ acre central Arizona ranch, 200+ head yearlong, plus up to 2,500 stockers seasonally, Arizona state plus small BLM grazing leases, small feedyard, modest headquarters on 10 deeded acres, $1,200,000; Former ranch homestead, 1,056 sq. ft. house built in 1935, fire place, kitchen private well, electric power and phone, feels remote with mountain views and thousands of acres of open space but sits just a highway close to shopping, medical fa cilities, Tucson and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, $390,000.

LARGER RANCHES also avail able. Harley Hendricks Realty, 877-349-2565, www.harleyhen dricks.com 12/10

Hunting & Fishing

DEC. 15-16: PETSKA

FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER, IN THE FOL LOWING WYOMING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 15: Douglas 7:10-7:20 a.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru); Bill 8-8:10 a.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call Greg); Wright 8:50-9:20 a.m., Exxon Big D on S. 387; Newcastle 11:15 a.m.-11:45 p.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 12:30-12:45 p.m., Joe’s Grocery Store parking lot; Moorcroft 1:15-1:45 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 2:10-2:30 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gil lette 3-3:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. DEC. 16: Gillette 7-7:20 a.m., Rocky Mountain Sports; Sheridan 9:30-10 a.m., Sports man Warehouse; Buffalo 10:4511:15 a.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 12:45-1:15 p.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 1:45-2 p.m., Paint Rock Processing; Manderson 2:402:50 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru); Basin 3-3:20 p.m., Overland Ex press Mart (drive thru); Greybull 3:40-4 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Lovell 4:30-4:50 p.m., Good 2 Go; Byron 5-5:15 p.m., Cardtrol (drive thru); Powell 5:30-5:50 p.m., Murdoch’s. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700, or visit www. petskafur.net 12/10

320 ACRES WITH A MILE AND A HALF OF LIVE SPRING WA TER: Alpine setting. Beautiful views. Located in the Dillon, MT area. $1,700,000. Call Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@ sidwell-land.com 12/3

Buy/Lease Wanted

PROFESSIONAL, FINAN CIALLY QUALIFIED COUPLE WITH NO CHILDREN, JUST LIVESTOCK, looking to buy or lease 40 or more acres in northern Wyoming. Call 307851-2426 12/3

Hunting & Fishing

DEC. 17-18: PETSKA FUR WILL

BUYING ALL RAW/DRY

HIDES AND

IN THE FOLLOW ING WYOMING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 17: Powell 7-7:20 a.m., Murdoch’s; Ralston 7:30 a.m., Good 2 Go (drive thru, call Greg); Cody 8-8:40 a.m., Na ture’s Design Taxidermy; Meetee tse 9:20-9:40 a.m., Elk Horn Bar; Worland 10:50-11:20 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 1-1:15 p.m., rest area/bus stop; Riverton 2-2:50 p.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 3:103:20 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru); Lander 3:404:10 p.m., Zander’s One Stop; Jeffrey City 5:15-5:30 p.m., Split Rock Cafe; Muddy Gap 5:50-6 (drive thru, call Greg). DEC. 18: Casper 7:20-8:20 a.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 9-9:15 a.m., east exit on I-25; Doug las 10:10-10:20 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 10:50-11 a.m., truck stop (drive thru); Lost Springs 11:20-11:40 a.m., truck pull off (drive thru); Manville 1212:15 p.m., truck stop (drive thru); Lusk 12:20-12:40 p.m., Decker’s Grocery. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700, or visit www.petskafur.net 12/10

RaboBank analyzes quarter four and early 2023 beef industry projections

With a new year peeking right around the corner, Rabo Bank’s food and agriculture research team released a report analyzing beef industry projec tions for the remainder of quar ter four (Q4) and the beginning of 2023.

“The central question is whether beef markets are shaped more by the demand side or the supply side pres sures as we head into 2023,” reads the report.

U.S. beef consumption

According to RaboBank’s

report, meat case prices at retailers and restaurants in the U.S. have remained high over the past year, with retail beef prices peaking in October at a record-high of $7.55 per pound because of supply disruptions.

The report points out retail values have remained within 15 to 30 cents of those high prices ever since, while whole sale beef prices have fallen more than 60 cents in the same time frame.

“End users are maintain ing a risk premium in the mar ket – anticipating tighter beef supplies and higher prices,” reads the report.

Despite this, RaboBank notes consumers have contin ued to push back, resulting in fairly manageable beef prices throughout the past thee quar ters, and they are expected to continue eating as much beef as they can afford.

“Therefore, household incomes will be a critical

factor moving forward,” the report states. U.S. cowherd When it comes to the U.S. cowherd, RaboBank notes liq uidation is a very familiar con cept. In fact, U.S. cowherd liquidation has gone on for several years and remained aggressive throughout 2022 –up 11.6 percent year-to-date. However, despite deep herd culling and minimal heifer retention, beef herd production across the states hasn’t seen significant reductions.

RaboBank anticipates this reduction will peak in 2023 with U.S. beef production falling by three percent, then continual annual declines of two percent and five percent into 2026.

Additionally, accord ing to the report, U.S. heifer slaughter was up 4.9 percent through September, amounting to 9,000 head, while steer and heifer slaughter was up 3,500

head over the same timeframe.

RaboBank notes, they expect U.S. cow and heifer slaughter to finish 2022 at its highest level since 2000 at 17.6 million head.

“Without additional heif ers, fed cattle slaughter would be down year-over-year. Con siderable supply gains have come by eliminating young herd replacements from U.S. cow/calf operations this year,” states the report.

Although current beef supply in the U.S. can be con sidered adequate today, Rabo Bank notes buyers are con cerned about future declines, including a potential 400,000 to 500,000 metric ton annual loss in production, which brings up the question of if any countries will be able to meet U.S. consumers appetite for beef.

With this said, RaboBank predicts production growth in other major exporting coun

tries won't fill the gap from the decline in U.S. beef produc tion, and this is without con sidering any other increases in global beef demand over the same period of time.

Global beef production

According to the report, neighboring countries Mexico and Canada, are the two largest suppliers of imported beef for the U.S., and while RaboBank predicts they will likely pick up some slack, it is also noted Canada is currently facing it’s own liquidation phase as well.

Australia and New Zea land, the third and fourth larg est suppliers of imported beef to the U.S., respectively, are the next logical options. How ever, as Australia recovers from it’s own aggressive liqui dation, RaboBank questions if they will have cattle available to produce the same volume they have in the past.

New Zealand’s production is also forecasted to be lim ited, with a decline of four per cent between 2023 and 2025, according to the report.

Europe is not currently a large supplier of beef to the U.S., but they are also expected to experience beef production declines at an annual rate of 0.5 percent from 2023 to 2025, notes RaboBank. Addition ally, South America has avail able volume but lacks the trade access needed to fill the sizable gap in U.S. production.

Hannah Bugas is the man aging editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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FUR DEER/ELK

ANTLER,

AGAIN IN 2023!

Warning! Do not read this column if you are about to eat or have just eaten. It may cause headache, diarrhea, con stipation, cramping, bloating and nausea.

Professors at Wonkwang University in South Korea are testing ways to replace beef with meat made from meal worms. Baked or fried meal worms are now eaten in a few countries as snacks, although I don’t think we will be seeing Mealworm Doritos at the next Super Bowl party, nor can I see people picking through the peanuts for mealworms as if they were cashews in Plant ers Trail Mix.

This story raises several troubling questions. First, if you were a doctor would you hang your diploma on the wall if you graduated from a place called Wonkwang University? And what the heck is a meal worm anyway?

I’m glad you asked. A mealworm is the larval stage of the yellow mealworm beetle, and they do have a brain. Mealworms were the first organisms to circle the moon back in 1968, which has been described as “one small step for mealworms.” They are successfully being raised in labs and also in peo ple’s unkempt houses. They are said to love Cheerios, but then, who doesn’t?

One problem scientists ran into is the inbreeding which occurs in a lab really hurts the female’s sex appeal and is a real turn-off to male mealworms. They are com monly used to feed reptiles and birds and are also used for fish bait. So, in this brave new world of the future are we now going to be reduced to eating fish bait? Really?

If you want to eat a few, I recommend looking up Bas setts Cricket Ranch where you can get 1,000 mealworms for only $15.99. Bassetts got high marks for their mealworms, although one online critic described them as “putrid, smelly and terrible,” and another said, “If you’re eas ily grossed out they may not be for you.”

Mealworms are noctur nal, gregarious creatures and are mostly vegetarian but do occasionally go off their diet and eat each other. The can nibals also feed on dead or dying birds and can pass along salmonella, E. coli and numerous other diseases that could threaten your life if you eat too many.

If ranchers have the stom ach for it, they can get a good look at their competition on the Internet. To me, meal worms look like a bunch of disgusting maggots at an orgy, crawling all over each other.

One thing mealworms can do that cows haven’t shown an aptitude for yet is they can eat plastic. That’s right, they can digest polystyrene which is a thermoplastic substance

and get this, mealworms taste exactly the same whether they’ve been fed Cheerios or a diet of plastic.

In order to feed the evergrowing mass of humanity on Earth, it’s been suggested cat tle ranchers could easily tran sition into mealworm ranchers and admittedly, I can see some advantages.

You wouldn’t have to be constantly worried about a drouth. Mealworms require little in the way of fencing. They have few, if any, diffi cult births, and even if they were hard calvers, who cares? After all, the lady mealworm

can give birth to over 500 off spring during her short life, which is more than one can say about the average cow. And, if you threw a bunch of empty plastic bottles off the feed truck instead of expen sive hay, I’m pretty sure the cows wouldn’t eat it.

I have doubts about this entire mealworm-as-humanfood concept though, and I can’t see ranchers selling their cows to buy mealworms instead.

First of all, I doubt the mealworms would survive the branding. Instead of cowboy poets descending every year on Elko, I doubt we will hear from mealworm poets. After all, what rhymes with meal worms? I wonder, will there be a Mealworm Checkoff and will the Cowboy Hall of Fame be expanded to include the lowly mealworm?

South Korean scientists know Americans would never willingly eat mealworms,

so they suggest a sneaky approach in which the worms could be hidden in savory sea sonings “as a way to change consumers’ minds.” They sug gest using mealworms as con diments in the same way we use salt and pepper.

Can’t you just imagine someone at a dinner party say ing, “Please pass the salt and the mealworms.” Or, a chef tasting his latest creation and saying, “Um, I think it needs a pinch more worms.”

breeds: American Aber deen, American High land, Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Horned Here ford, Maine-Anjou, Min iature Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Sim mental, Charolais Per centage, Hereford Polled, Lim-Flex, Maintainer, Any Other Breed (AOB), Percentage Red Angus, Shorthorn Plus and Sim mental Percentage.

The Supreme Cham pion Female was awarded to Tyson Fox of Fort Mor gan, Colo. with his Sim mental Percentage, and Reserve Campion Female was awarded to Kinley Holmes of Ainsworth, Iowa with their Main tainer.

Third overall went to Payton Voloshin of Craig, Colo. with their Angus, fourth overall went to Hannah Fox of Fort Morgan, Colo. with her Maine-Anjou and fifth overall went to Cooper Miller of Newcastle with his Polled Hereford.

In the Junior Show manship Finals, Ben Spencer of Gibbon, Neb. and Jake King of Cope, Colo. were announced as the winners. Dan iel Young and Reese Lock won the Intermedi ate Finals Showmanship.

In the junior showman ship, Miller and Fox were named champions.

Open breed and bull show

In the Open Breed Show on Nov. 16, Tyson Fox was named the Supreme Champion Female, and Lazy JB Angus of Montrose, Colo. exhibited the Reserve Champion Female.

Third overall was awarded to Jady Ledoux of Herald, S.D., fourth overall was Hannah Fox and fifth overall was Ben Spencer.

The Pen Bull Show on Nov. 17 awarded Cory Wood of Longmont, Colo. the Supreme Champion Bull and Lazy JB Angus of Montrose, Colo. the Reserve Champion Bull. Vision Angus of Amherst, Colo. was awarded third overall, White Rose Cha rolais of Clearwater, Minn. and Hill Broth ers of Nunn, Colo. were awarded fourth over all and Jayme Gittlein of Wilneta, Neb. was fifth overall.

The Supreme Cham pion Open Pen Bull was awarded to White Rose Charolais, and the Reserve Champion Bull was awarded to Gene and Cindy Stillahn of Cheyenne.

Prospect market and heifer show

The Junior Prospect and Market Beef Show took place on Nov. 19.

In the Junior Pros pect Heifer Show, Holmes was awarded the Supreme Champion Female, and King was awarded the Reserve Champion Female. Third overall went to Spencer, Voloshin was fourth overall and Trevor Williams of River ton was fifth overall.

In the Junior Market Beef Show, Reign Scasta of Madill, Okla. had the Supreme Champion Mar ket Steer and Sam Staf ford of Westcliffe, Colo. had the Reserve Cham pion Market Steer. King was third overall, Shae Stone of Eaton, Colo. was fourth overall and Klay ton Bremer of Redfield, Iowa was fifth overall.

Shae Stone was awarded the Supreme Champion Prospect Mar ket Beef and Justin Pfanne-becker of LaSalle, Colo. was awarded the Reserve Champion Pros pect Market Beef.

Dylan Stone of Eaton, Colo. was awarded third overall, Colton Kroeker of Grant, Neb. was awarded fourth overall and Vieanna Sells of Omaha, Neb. was awarded fifth overall.

In the showmanship finals senior division, Bremer and Voloshin were

crowned winners. In inter mediate showmanship, Scasta and Zaliana Fisher of Omaha, Neb. were the winners.

In junior showman ship, Emrrie Chamberlain of Wray, Colo. and Tyson Fox were the winners, and in the pre-junior show manship, Jhett Jameson of Lusk and Saylor Weyer man of Idalia, Colo. were named the champions.

Sheep and goat show Sheep, goat and hog activities took place Nov. 25-27.

In the Sheep Show manship Finals, Wyatt Nixon of Devalan, Wis. and Jayde Perea of Estancia, N.M. won the senior division. In the intermedi ate division, Regan Allen of Cheyenne and Brecken Nelson of Tribune, Kan. were named champions. In the junior division, Tayah Winden of Hudson, Colo. and Makayla Curless of Cheyenne won, and Mile Burch of Seward, Neb. and Kason Bowman of Pine Bluffs won the pre-junior division.

The Champion Breed ing Doe went to Rylee Anderson of Chillicothe, Mo., and the Reserve Breeding Doe went to Paislee Mette of Madison, S.D.

The Champion Market Lamb went to Myka Elliot of Calumet, Okla., and the Reserve Champion Mar

ket Lamb went to Nixon.

The Champion Breed ing Ewe went to Cal len Minard of Piedmont, Okla., and the Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe went to Perea.

The Supreme Cham pion Market Lamb was awarded to Elliot and the Reserve Champion Mar ket Lamb was awarded to Nixon.

In the Goat Showman ship Finals, Echo Bartels of Loma, Colo. and Shae Robertson of Elkhart, Kan. won the senior division. In the intermediate divi sion, Lakyn Rookstool of Wamego, Kan. and Rylee Lesher of Gillette won. In the junior division, Jaelynn Miner of Yuma, Colo. and Kealie Bryant of Garden City, Kan. won, and Grace Baumgartner of Cheyenne and Zane Edling of Chey enne won the pre-junior division.

The Champion Market Goat went to Rylee Ander son of Chillicothe, Mo., and the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat went to Anna Vetter of Bennett, Colo.

Hog show

In the Swine Show manship Finals, Ellie Davis of Frankton, Colo. and Aspen Jagers of Scottsbluff, Neb. won the senior showmanship, and Brynnli Coryell of Burl ington, Colo. and Addi son Hodgson of Greeley,

Several national organizations call for farm bill reform

Colo. won the intermedi ate showmanship. In the junior division, Alex Long of Lewiston, Mont. and Tinley Barnes of Banner won, and in the pre-junior showmanship, Andrew Moe of Bruce, S.D. and Braden Vetter of Car penter were crowned the champions.

The Overall Champion Market Hog was awarded to Ellie Davis of Frank ton, Colo., and the Overall Reserve Champion Mar ket Hog was awarded to Karlina Tanin of Frankton, Colo.

Positive feedback

Cattle Sub-Committee Member Bruce Bauman provided comments on the event.

“It was a big improve ment compared to last year,” said Bauman. “We had way more animals here. We added breed ing does, ewes and hogs but basically our numbers were all up.”

“We’re coming along and we changed some things compared to last year, but overall, we had a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of positive feedback on the event,” he shared. “We’re looking forward to con tinuing the event in years to come.”

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

On Nov. 29, the National Sustainable Agri culture Coalition (NSAC), R Street Institute, Taxpay ers for Common Sense (TCS) and U.S. Public Inter est Research Group (PIRG) released a joint set of farm bill reform principles in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. This joint letter repre sents an emerging consen

sus the next farm bill must promote on-farm resil ience through the adoption of proven conservation and soil health practices, rather than continue to fuel depen dence on federal farm subsi dies. According to the orga nizations, this shared goal can be reached with the adoption of reforms which are cost-effective, transpar ent, sensible, responsive,

fair and simplified.

“NSAC is grateful for our partners who recog nize this is a pivotal moment to support farmers, espe cially beginning, diverse and socially disadvantaged farm ers most frequently left out of farm programs,” said Pol icy Specialist Billy Hack ett. “We must also stew ard a more responsible and responsive use of public dol

lars, which creates returns on consumer investment, including production of more nutrient-dense foods.”

“U.S. food and agricul ture policies are in need of reform,” NSAC, R Street Institute, TCS and PIRG wrote in their letter to mem bers of Congress. “Some of the country’s largest agri cultural operations receive unlimited subsidies while

beginning farmers struggle to afford land. Crop prices recently rose to record highs, but challenging input costs –for everything from fuel to fertilizer – are eating away at profits. Food supply and inflation challenges continue to make headlines. Mean while, children go to bed hungry while one-third of food is wasted.”

“These principles will be

a north star as we advance needed structural reforms in a divided Congress,” said Hackett. “NSAC is proud to continue our long tradition of working with Repub licans, Democrats and all members of Congress who share the goal of advanc ing the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources and rural communities.”

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