NEWS BRIEFS

LOR accepts applications

The LOR Foundation is now accepting applications for their Field Work Initiative. The application opens Feb. 1 and will provide funding for research into innovative approaches to using water in agriculture.

Up to $10,000 will be available for farmers and ranchers in rural parts of Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Idaho and Colorado.

LOR’s Field Work Initiative is open to farmers and ranchers in listed states that have the independent authority to make changes to water use on the land.

Funding is intended for projects to improve outcome in water efficiency, reliability, quality, crop yield or crop devastation and labor efficiency. All projects must be completed in 2023 and must include a plan for reporting learnings.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 22, and applicants will be notified by March 15. For more information, visit lorfoundation.org/field-work

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LMA offers scholarship

On Jan. 30, the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) announced the release of a new scholarship program.

With the goal of investing in the next generation, the program is designed to award five $2,500 scholarships to individuals who are interested in or display knowledge of the importance of the agriculture industry and its supporting entities, with plans to use their career to advocate for or advance the livestock marketing industry.

Applicants must be a graduating high school senior and/or currently enrolled at an accredited, postsecondary institution and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

A letter of recommendation from an active LMA member must accompany the application at the time of submission. LMA members may not recommend more than two applicants for the LMA scholarship in the same academic year.

Applications will remain open until March 31 at 4 p.m. Following the deadline, scholarship applications will be reviewed by a panel of LMA leadership, LMA membership and allied-industry relations.

For more information on the LMA Scholarship Program, visit lmaweb.vercel.app/About/scholarships or contact LMA at lmainfo@lmaweb.com.

Nominations accepted

The Wyoming Bean Commission is now accepting nominations for two grower members and one handler member. Each position is a four-year term

The grower positions may be filled by any Wyoming resident who has grown or caused to be grown – including an owner and tenant jointly or a partnership, association, corporation, cooperative, trust, sharecropper or any other business unit, device or arrangement – dry edible beans on one acre or more in Wyoming for the past two years and paying the dry bean assessment on the same.

The handler position may be filled by any person, no matter where they are located, who is engaged in the buying, selling, shipping or distribution of dry beans grown in Wyoming, which they have purchased or acquired from a grower or which they ship on behalf of a grower.

Interested individuals can nominate themselves or someone else for one of the open positions by sending a written request via mail to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, 2219 Carey, Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82002 or by e-mail to wyobean@wyo.gov.

For more information on the Wyoming Bean Commission, visit agriculture.wy.gov/divisions/ts/wyoming-beancommission

WORTH educator welcomed

The University of Wyoming (UW) Extension and Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative welcomed Hailey Moss as the state’s first WORTH Initiative Extension educator on Jan. 31.

Moss’ position is the product of a new partnership between UW’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, home to the WORTH Initiative and UW Extension.

The WORTH Initiative supports economic diversification by leading applied research, developing new educational products and services and providing outreach programs related to outdoor recreation, tourism and hospitality.

The initiative is made possible by the Wyoming Innovation Partnership, created by Gov. Gordon in 2021.

Tourism is the second largest industry in Wyoming, economically and the largest private employment sector, notes WORTH Interim Director Dan McCoy.

“We are excited to partner with Extension to leverage their extensive network to better help connect the agriculture and Extension community with opportunities in tourism and hospitality,” he says.

Moss will work with community members, business owners and landowners to identify opportunities for economic development focused on outdoor recreation, tourism and hospitality.

While based in Natrona County, she will serve communities and fellow Extension educators across the state.

Moss, a Douglas native, earned a Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management from UW and recently completed her master’s degree in arts administration and museum leadership from Drexel University.

For more information on the WORTH Initiative, visit uwyo.edu/worth/

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in 2012 to free up time to concentrate on his veterinarian duties. But, sheep remained an important part of his professional duties. Logan and Wolf provided the American sheep industry with a perfect blend of skills in leading the charge on animal health issues.

“I had the regulatory experience, where she was coming in with the education and teaching experience,” Logan said when first notified of the award. “We just always seemed to work well together.” in seeking change to these harmful federal policies.

The American sheep industry has no doubt benefitted from their partnership.

While the Sweetwater Rocks is just one proposal, we’re also working to support several western Wyoming producers in retaining access to their National Forest grazing permits in western Wyoming, which are also threatened by this species separation policy.

We’ll keep everyone posted as we continue to work through the process. Looking forward to the year ahead

Whether finding resolutions to rangeland conflicts or finding a way forward through unprecedented circumstances, WWGA represents all Wyoming sheep producers – from hair sheep to wool sheep and from those just establishing their flocks to the shepherd families who have been in the business for generations.

We are a producer organization serving as a voice on matters of importance to our members and Wyoming’s sheep industry. Our commitment to the industry remains unchanged.

Our organization is only as strong as its membership, so we ask individuals to take time to consider the role they play in WWGA. Be on the lookout in upcoming newsletters for more information about our work in the next year and roles members can play in our association so it can succeed.

We encourage individuals to renew their commitment to our industry today through membership in WWGA.

Don’t hesitate to contact Alison or any of WWGA’s board members with questions or concerns or simply to discuss how to improve conditions for our industry as we move forward into 2023.

WWGA originally published this letter in their January newsletter. For more information, visit wyowool.com

Killebrew recognized

Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and precision irrigation technology, has recognized Killebrew Irrigation with a 20-year Longevity Award.

Located in Lander, the dealership also earned Reinke’s Gold Pride Award for their performance in the last year.

“Reinke is honored to have worked with Killebrew Irrigation over the last 20 years to help them serve the growers in their area,” said Chris Roth, Reinke president. Reinke dealerships from across the U.S. and Canada come together annually for the company’s sales convention to recognize select Reinke dealers for their hard work and commitment to serve growers.

The Reinke Pride Awards are determined as part of an incentive program which distinguishes superior achievement levels according to an evaluation based on a dealership’s exterior and interior housekeeping and maintenance, indoor and outdoor displays, safety, retail environment, merchandising, professionalism, promotions, event participation and market share.

NCBA announces policy priorities

On Feb. 1, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) executive committee approved the organization’s policy priorities at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, with a focus on advancing animal disease preparedness, protecting voluntary conservation programs and defending producers from regulatory overreach.

“Our focus is helping to create opportunity for America’s cattle producers and fighting to make sure the federal government does not damage our industry,” said NCBA President-Elect Todd Wilkinson. “Cattle producers have been caretakers of the land and livestock for decades and are committed to conserving this country’s natural resources while produc- ing high-quality beef.

NCBA’s 2023 policy priorities include securing reauthorization of animal health provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill and advocating for expanded funding of the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank to protect against foot and mouth disease.

Additionally, NCBA is focused on protecting and funding the Environmental Quality Incentives Programs, Conservation Stewardship Program and other voluntary conservation programs which incentivize science-based, active management of natural resources and protects the cattle industry from regulatory attacks under Waters of the United States, the Endangered Species Act, emissions reporting and more.

FEEDERS

Carter Livestock 625 Blk/Bwf (15 hd Red/Char) Strs & Hfrs, 625-730#, Weaned a long time, Roughage Ration, NO Grain, Branding Shots

Buckhaults Cow Co. 219 Blk/Bwf Hfrs, 650-775#, Weaned since Aug. 20, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, 2 Rounds of Shots

Bill & Mary Owens 164 Red Angus Strs, 650-750#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Grower Ration, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots

Chris & Erick Esterholdt 160 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 600-800#, Weaned 72 days, Long Stem Hay, Cake, Bunk Broke, Branding & Booster Shots

Jerry Reichert 154 Blk/Bwf few Char Strs & Hfrs, 750-850#, Weaned since Nov., Bunk Broke, Grower Ration, Complete Modified Live Vac.

Tracy Williams 80 Mx Strs, 650-850#, Weaned at long time, Running out on pasture, Bunk Broke, Been on Ground Hay Only, 2 Rounds of Shots

Richards Ranch 57 Choice to Fancy Blk/Bwf (8 Red) Strs, 700-775# (mostly 710-735#), Weaned a long time, Hay Fed, Complete Vac. Program

Bennet Creek Sheep Co./Noah Ark 54 Blk Strs, 650-700#, Weaned 120+ days, Running out on pasture, Hay Fed, Branding & Weaning Shots

4M Land and Trust 48 Blk Few Rd Hfrs, 650#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, 2 Rounds of Shots, Green

Twin Peaks Ranch 23 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 700-750#, All Shots

Dennis Birdsall 22 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 1000#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, Supplemented with Hay as needed

WEANED CALVESS Ring Tail R Cattle Co./Steve Garland 400 90% Blk/Bwf//10% Red/Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-650#, Weaned 120+ days, Bunk Broke, Branding Shots Bruce Lewis 195 Mostly Blk few Bwf/Red Strs & Hfrs, 530#, Weaned 30 days, Hay Fed, Cake Broke, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots

Y Z Limited 150 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, Hay Fed, Branding & Weaning Shots, Producer All Natural Slash 3 Livestock 150 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 575-650#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, Complete Modified Live Vac.

Jesse and Lisa Tabke 79 Blk few Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Weaned 90 days, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration, Branding & Precond Shots Rodgers Ranch/Mike Rodgers 70 Blk/Bwf few Rd Strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Weaned 70+ days, Grower Ration, Complete Vac. Program Leonard Seeley 39 Blk Strs, 525-550#, Weaned 90 days, Running out on Pasture, Hay Fed, Cake Broke, Branding Shots Only Twin Peaks Ranch 37 Mx Hfrs, 400-450#, Weaned 35+ days, Hay Fed, Branding and Precond Shots

PRECOND CALVES

Powd Boles 120 90% Blk Angus few Red/Grey Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding & Precond Shots CATTLE COUNTRY VIDEO - 1:00

Kaisler Cattle 268 Blk/Bwf Steers. Base Wt: 825 lbs. Wt Stop: 860 lbs. Slide: .08 cents. Top end of 325, lots of room left on these choice feeders. www.cattlecountryvideo.com

COMPLETE DISPERSALS

Brody & Tammi Nicholls 100 Blk/Bwf Cows, Complete Dispersal, 3-6 yr olds, Bred to Popoagie Angus and Durbin Creek Hereford Bulls,CF: March 1 for 60 days, Shots: Vista Once 2 times a year

BRED HEIFERS

Pebbles Creek Shorthorns/Elayna Hedges 1 Registered 1st Calf Shorthorn Hfr, Bred to Low Birth Weight SO Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March 6 for 65 days

BRED COWS Thomas Ranch 180 Blk/Bwf Cows, 3 yr olds to SM, Bred to Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March 1st for 60 days

Aubrey Dunn & Vagabond Cattle Co. 55 Blk few Red Cows, SS, Bred to Maine Anju Bulls, CF: April 1 for 60 days

King Inc. 55 Mx Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Blk Angus/Hereford Bulls, CF: May 1st

Andy Barnett 40 Blk Cows, SM-ST, Bred to Hereford & Char Bulls, CF: May 1 for 60 days, Complete Vac. Program, Poured

Lone Tree 40 Mostly Blk few Bwf Cows, 3-4 yr olds, Bred to Kal Herring Blk Angus Bulls, CF: Mid-March/April, Shots: Vira Shield 6+VL5, Home Raised, High Elevation

Phil Zimmerman 10 Blk (1 Red) Cows, 8 yr olds, Bred to Blk Angus Bull, CF: End of Feb. thru May, Shots: Vira Shield 6+VL5, Vision 7

Byron & Martha Warner 4 Registered Shorthorn Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Registered Calving Ease Shorthorn Bull, CF: March/April, Shots: Vira Shield 6+VL5, Scourboss 9, Poured (papers are available upon request)

TORRINGTON LIVESTOCK AREA REPS

Michael Schmitt - Torrington, WY 307-532-1776*** Ty Thompson – Lusk, WY 307-340-0770

Cody Thompson - Lusk, WY 307-340-0150***Zach Johnson Lingle, WY –307-575-2171

Jeff Ward – Laramie, WY 307-399-9863***Tam Staman – Crawford, NE 308-631-8513

Justin Smith - Lusk, WY 307-340-0724***Danny Nicodemus – Cheyenne, WY 307-632-4325

Chris Williams - Greybull, WY 307-272-4567***Hunter Dockery - Lusk, WY 307-340-1202

Nolan Brott - Lusk, WY 307-216-0033 ***Ben Kukowski - Kaycee, WY 307-217-1472*** Scott Redden - Burns, Co 970-596-3588

The non-traditional market – as measured by prices in New Holland, Penn. –declined in 2022 like traditional market lambs, but the level of prices was higher. By the end of 2022, the average of feeder lamb prices was higher than New Holland prices. The lines between these two markets will continue to blur in the future.

While live animal prices were building higher in the lamb meat area, prices for major cuts continued to slide through the end of the year.

Given evidence of struggling demand, which has caused sharply lower live prices and lower wholesale prices, evidence in retail prices remains high. Lower prices will have to translate to retail markets to rebuild demand.

Retail pork and chicken prices are beginning to decline. Retail beef prices have been declining for months and are now lower than they were last year. So, competing meat prices in the meat case might argue for some lower lamb prices.

Supply and demand

In the fourth quarter of 2022, production was below 2021 numbers. While lamb and yearling slaughter was increasing seasonally late in the year, it was less than in 2021.