Roundup for 2.6.2021 Section A by Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Volume 32 Number 41 • February 6, 2021

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A Look Inside DIRECT Act takes hold in the U.S. House..................Page A6 Drought impacts states receiving water from the Colorado River Basin...... Page A 14 Traditional Shoshone foods are gathered and prepared....... ....................................Page B3 Wyoming hemp production successful after the first year of production.................Page B11

Quick Bits CWD Found The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) confirmed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a new deer hunt area near Cody. A buck white-tailed deer was found dead and in poor condition in Deer Hunt Area 109 and tested positive for CWD. Deer Hunt Area 109 is northwest of Cody and bordered on most sides by known CWD-positive areas.

Foodservice sector recovers, protein industry re-adjusts As COVID-19 spread rapidly throughout the nation and many restaurants were forced to shut their doors, U.S. consumers made a historic shift to eating at home, upsetting the long-standing trend of U.S.

food consumption in restaurants and other away-fromhome foodservice outlets. According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division, written by Will Sawyer, CoBank’s lead econ-

omist of animal protein, foodservice sales declined by more than half in April 2020. This led to the “Great Grocery Grab of 2020,” in which consumers emptied shelves and meat cases in grocery stores to fill their

pantries. This also led to one of the largest shifts in the U.S. food supply chain, as food distributors, processors and retailers diverted massive portions of meat and other Please see FOOD on page A10

MAKING IMPROVEMENTS

February is the perfect time for producers to revamp their recordkeeping systems While still in the early months of the year, Kansas State University (KSU) Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Sandy Johnson says it is a good time for producers to revamp their recorDkeeping system. “Now is a good time to look through our books, assess if there is anything in our records that let us down last year and start making improvements,” states Johnson in the Jan. 26 episode of KSU’s Agriculture Today podcast. “The current U.S. drought map and the long-term precipitation outlook is not looking bright, so we need to be prepared with

good records to make tough culling decisions.” During the podcast, Johnson focuses on some goals for commercial cow/calf producers, noting seedstock producers will have additional production records to support more intensive selection systems. Individual records Johnson notes the need for various types of records ultimately depends on the goals and management system of the operation. Please see RECORDS on page A15

Loan Rates The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced loan interest rates for February 2021. Interest rates for direct farm operating loans are set at 1.375%, direct farm ownership interest rates are set at 2.625% and emergency loans interest rates are 2.375%. To view all FSA loan options, visit fsa.usda.gov.

Cattle Weights Over the last four weeks, dressed cattle weights have been reported as 12 to 21 pounds higher than the previous year. Feedlots are reporting efficient gains per day on fed cattle. Heifer dressed weights in early 2021 have surpassed the highest weights of 2020, while steer dressed weights are under 2020 peaks and still 21 pounds over weights last year.

U.S. Drought For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 45.77% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 46.02% a week earlier. Drought now affects 60,274,924 people, compared with 64,806,849 a week earlier. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 38.27% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 38.49% a week earlier. Drought now affects 60,728,573 people, compared with 65,391,027 a week earlier.

Keeping herd records – Tracking individual cow records can benefit producers by keeping herds productive. WYLR photo

Shifting gears Despite COVID-19 challenges, lamb retail sales and changes to marketing strategies have seen success The COVID-19 pandemic has had many strong impacts on the American lamb industry. However, the American Lamb Board (ALB) is encouraged by the strong and continuously growing non-traditional markets, including ethnic markets, direct consumer sales and online lamb sales programs. During the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Annual Convention held virtually Jan. 28-29, Megan Wortman, the executive director of ALB shares how the lamb checkoff has had to adjust due to the pandemic and how it continues to promote American lamb. Retail shifts “It has been devastating to lose foodservice sales related to the shutdowns,” shares Wortman. “Foodservice sales represented approximately 50 percent of American lamb sales, especially rack and premium cut sales. This market was essentially lost overnight and sales are still Please see ALB on page A7

PLC restructure announced On Feb. 2, the Public Lands Council (PLC) announced a new policy committee structure for public lands ranchers to develop and shape policy related to public land grazing and use. This announcement includes committee chairs and vice chairs who will play vital roles in advancing policy for public lands ranchers in Washington, D.C. Matt McElligott of Oregon was selected to serve as chair of the Grazing Committee, with Dan Anderson of South Dakota serving as vice chair. On the Wildlife Committee, Robbie LeValley of Colorado was selected as chair, and Jordan Willis of Utah was selected as vice chair. Dr. J.J. Goicoechea of Nevada will serve as chair of the Multiple Use Committee, with Tim Canterbury of Colorado serving as vice chair. Shaun Sims of Wyoming was announced as chair of the Industry Issues Committee. On the Ecosystem and Environment Committee, Dr. Dave Daley from California was elected chair, with Darcy Melmick of Idaho serving as vice chair. Leadership within the Communications Committee remained the same with Chase Adams of Colorado serving as chair, and Dennis Sun of Wyoming as vice chair. “PLC has always been known for advancing creative policy solutions to difficult and complex problems,” said PLC President Neils Hansen in a press release. “With this newly assembled committee leadership team, we have over 200 years of collective public lands management Please see PLC on page A8

Brentons expand processing, retail sales

A Fremont County staple, Wyoming Custom Meats, is under new management with big goals for providing quality meat from Wyoming livestock producers and expanding retail meat sales. Billy Brenton, a Glenrock resident, purchased Wyoming Custom Meats in October 2020.

The facility now operates as Frank’s Butcher Shop, named after Billy’s father Everett “Frank” Benton, who according to the family, loved a good steak and everything the state of Wyoming had to offer. Billy purchased the business after learning quality Wyoming beef was not readily available at affordable prices. He and his family have set out to meet this consumer need and help Wyoming producers share their product. Bryce Brenton, Billy’s son, serves the family business as vice president of livestock operations. While helping manage the family ranch near Glenrock, he works directly

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Please see MEAT on page A5

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 41 • February 6, 2021

Rural Areas Living in rural areas does have its advantages and adds to quality of life, but one has to realize there are some shortfalls. Some have no choice, as their businesses are located on the farm or ranch. From the Lately, we have seen more and Publisher more people moving to our part of Dennis Sun the country from back east or California. A year later, we hear how the romance of living out in God’s country seems diminished. Not receiving the mail daily or a newspaper on Sunday is hard to deal with, and what to do with the garbage is a pain – no more “out of sight, out of mind.” As we visit with people who have moved out here for a year or so, they tell of their experiences dealing with “living in the wild.” From not having a snow plow or plowing out the road a couple times a day to erratic cell service, these are huge issues to them. The people who have been here over a year all have a common complaint. Everybody in the family wants to come out and visit in the summer, even family relatives they don’t know. Unless they put their foot down, their summers were spent cooking, washing bedding and entertaining relatives. One issue binding most rural people is internet service – high speed internet service. In the last couple years there has been some movement to help with rural internet service. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) during the Trump administration had huge grants to get internet service into rural areas. The Wyoming Business Council also has a broadband manager and established a program get broadband to rural areas. Let’s face it, in the Intermountain West and Great Plains areas, we have huge rural areas. If internet companies could make a profit supplying these areas with coverage, they would already be there. FedEx and United Parcel Service, I’m told, lose money servicing our area. This means we have to get creative to find the funds. A couple years ago, during the Economically Needed Diversity Options for Wyoming (ENDOW) planning, rural connectivity was the number one issue for the agricultural committee, and we also now realize the importance of connectivity through the pandemic. In fact, some on the ENDOW Committee didn’t want anyone on the ag committee to bring the issue to light, as they thought it would hinder businesses wanting to move to Wyoming. Some 75 years ago, ranchers and farmers had the same issues over electricity as we do currently with internet service, and we fixed the problem with Rural Electric Cooperatives, didn’t we? It was developed by using low interest government loans. We realize establishing good, affordable rural connectivity will attract others to move into rural areas, which may cost counties more to service rural areas and may bring on more subdivision in rural areas. I think it is possible to control the added costs and to protect farms and ranches so they are able to provide food and fiber for all of us while also having affordable broadband. We have to make it a priority and today it is the biggest stumbling block.

GUEST OPINIONS Ranching By Representation By Neils Hansen In the wake of one of the most challenging days America has ever seen and an election season which divided the country, I have been inundated with calls, texts and posts from friends, neighbors and colleagues. To say emotions are at an all-time high is an understatement. While we are still in the beginning of the year, I have heard statements and opinions I never would have believed coming from our agriculture community. While it’s tempting to give into the emotions of the day or the political wave of the moment, we must remember these things do not change – the core beliefs and the stan-

dards of conduct we all grew up under. We must remember our way of life has endured for generations, and while hard times are ahead, we are prepared to put our shoulders into it and push forward. While sorting through the emotional statements and challenging political headwinds, I found myself focused on a simple question, “How can I best represent these people?” How do I represent those who have such different operations, different political points of view and different levels of emotion about the direction this country is going? The Public Lands Council (PLC) and Con-

gress have something in common. PLC leadership and the Board of Directors is made up of people who were picked to represent the folks back home, just like those who make up both houses of Congress. Regardless of the group or entity, anyone who is picked to represent others has the responsibility to work with other representatives to find common ground on as many issues as possible. At PLC, this means sitting down with representatives from the western states to find common principles, common challenges and desired outcomes representing the industry’s collective needs. No one ever goes

home with everything they wanted, but we work hard to make sure the paths we take represent as many as possible with the best possible outcome. Now more than ever, we must band together behind shared goals and positions. There have been many efforts in the recent days to divide us – both as an industry and as a country. If we don’t find common ground and if we don’t find a way to work together, everything our families and neighbors have worked and fought for will be lost. PLC and the ranchers we represent have the high ground. We have sound Please see EFFORTS on page A6

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 41 • February 6, 2021

NEWS BRIEFS Correction made In the Jan. 30 edition of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, it was published the meat judging team from Eastern Oklahoma State College placed first in the junior college division of the American Meat Science Association Mountain West Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest. Fort Scott Community College placed first, Eastern Oklahoma State College placed second, Clarendon College placed third and Garden City Community College placed fourth. To see the full results of the contest, visit judgingcard.com/Results/ Events.aspx?ID=13937.

Lummis joins committees Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has been named to the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee – three powerful committees positioning her to advocate for Wyoming’s natural resources, financial innovation and rural telecommunications and transportation issues. “My focus has always been, and always will be, on Wyoming,” said Lummis. “These committee assignments give me an incredible perch to advocate on behalf of Wyoming families, communities and industries.” She continued, “The Environment and Public Works Committee will allow me to be on the front lines in combatting President Biden’s misguided and reckless environmental policies which could bring domestic energy production to a screeching halt. Wyoming is well positioned to fight for our vast energy and natural resources – and the critical jobs and tax revenues they provide.” “Limited transportation options and unreliable broadband are two of the biggest impediments to economic diversification in Wyoming,” she said on her appointment to the Commerce Committee. “On the Commerce Committee, I look forward to working to expand rural broadband and addressing transportation needs for our small businesses and communities across Wyoming.” “Lastly, Wyoming has been leading the way on financial innovation over the last several years. Through my role on the Banking Committee, I hope to shine a light on many of these pioneering efforts and work with federal regulators to ensure regulation of digital assets are structured to encourage innovation, instead of stifling it,” she concluded. Given her previous congressional service, Lummis enters this term as the most senior freshman Republican.

Board members appointed The American Lamb Board (ALB) elected 2021 officers at its annual meeting Feb. 3. The newly elected officers include Chair Gwendolyn Kitzan, of South Dakota, Vice Chair Peter John Camino, of Wyoming, Secretary Sally Scholle, of Pennsylvania and Treasurer Rob Rule, of Iowa. This meeting marked the retirement of three directors who will be greatly missed, including Greg Deakin of Illinois, Elizabeth Dressler, of Colorado and David Quam of Texas. Joining the board, all for their first term, are Michael Duff of Idaho, representing seedstock producers, David McEwen, of Montana representing producers with greater than 500 head and Carlos Barba of Illinois, representing first handlers. The board represents all sectors of the American lamb industry including producers, feeders, seedstock producers, direct marketers and processors. The 13-member board, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, serves without compensation. Members are nominated by qualified organizations, including the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) and National Lamb Feeders Association (NLFA).

Executive order issued

Agenda released WESTI Ag Days will be hosted Feb. 9-18 at the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center and the Washakie County Extension Meeting Room at the Washakie County Extension Office. Virtual and live sessions are a part of this year’s agenda. Presentations on managing healthy soils and using indicators to make soil management decisions will be presented at 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., respectively on Feb. 9 at the Washakie County Extension Office. On Feb. 10, presentations on biological soil indicators will start at 2 p.m. On Feb. 16, an agronomy workshop will run from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by grazing strategies for dry years. The event on Feb. 17 will start with effective antibiotic use in cattle at 10 a.m., followed by using genetic selection tools in beef cattle at 11 a.m. and tools for evaluating risk in agriculture at 3 p.m. Coffee and pastries will be served both days at the Washakie Museum. Sugarbeet programs, cercospora management, glyphosate resistance and benefits and challenges of notill farming will be presented Feb. 18 at the Washakie Museum beginning at 7:30 a.m. Current climate conditions and outlooks will follow at the Washakie County Extension Office at 3 p.m. Call 307-347-3431 to register or visit bit.ly/ westi2021 for the full schedule.

Gov. Mark Gordon has issued an Executive Order (EO) directing state agencies to examine the financial impacts of President Biden’s ban on new sales of federal oil and gas leases, as well as the potential legal options available to Wyoming. “These orders issued by the new administration are a direct attack on Wyoming and our way of life. I am directing members of my cabinet to examine the economic, financial and workforce impacts of the president’s actions,” Gordon said. “I will continue to fight these misguided and destructive policies by all means necessary. The way to move America forward is not through crushing her Western states.” Executive Order 2021-01 includes four components. Along with instructing state agencies to examine the financial impacts of the drilling ban, it also asks them to examine the impacts to oil and gas employment in Wyoming. In addition, the Governor’s EO instructs agencies to coordinate with the Governor’s Office on efforts to challenge the order, as well as identify potential litigation that the state may want to pursue. More information can be found at governor.wyo.gov/ state-government/executive-orders.

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Pulse crop facility to open Columbia Grain International (CGI) recently acquired a crop processing facility in Hastings, Neb. from Gavilion Grain. The facility will process pulse crops, such as peas, lentils, chickpeas and dry beans. A 2018 survey estimated combined acres of field peas, lentils and chickpeas in Nebraska at 80,000 acres, and this number is growing. The facility has the capacity to process 260,000 bushels, and a processing space of 60,000 square feet. The first line of CGI’s small-pack products will be grown, procured, cleaned and processed by CGI. “CGI anticipates processing over 50,000 metric tons of pulses per year at this location alone, and it will provide a consistent market and opportunity for expansion to pulse producers in Nebraska and surrounding states,” says CGI Vice President Tony Roelofs. “The facility will be fully operational by harvest this year. This location will allow bids and marketing opportunities for producers on a consistent basis 365 days a year.” For more information on deliver and freight on board bids, call 402-463-8162.

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NEWS BRIEFS CPW captures wolf The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) was notified Feb. 1 Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) captured and collared a gray wolf in Wyoming’s southern Platte Valley, near the Colorado border. WGFD was contacted about the cross-state incident after the wolf was collared and released, and the agency is not assisting in any wolf reintroduction efforts for Colorado and had no role in the collaring event. The incident occurred while a CPW team was attempting to capture a wolf in Colorado near the Wyoming state line. The wolf was initially targeted from a helicopter using an immobilization tool called a “net gun.” The animal was also shot with an immobilization dart. The drug did not immediately take effect, and the animal was able to run across the border into Wyoming. CPW pursued the wolf across the border, where it was subsequently captured, collared and released approximately one-third of a mile into Wyoming. The Platte Valley is located in Wyoming’s predator zone. WGFD Director Brian Nesvik has spoken with the Colorado director about the incident. WGFD is not tracking or monitoring the collared wolf’s location. Single, roaming wolves in this area of Wyoming are not unusual. There is no evidence of an established population in the region, where wolves can be taken without licenses and where there are no established seasons.

Incident prompts road closures

License plate goal met Gov. Mark Gordon is proud to announce Wyoming drivers stepped up to the plate in 2020 for wildlife and roadways safety, meeting the governor’s ambitious challenge to purchase 2,020 Wyoming Conservation License Plates. More than $300,000 was generated over the last year to invest in projects to improve Wyoming’s roadways and reduce vehicle collisions with wildlife. “Thank you to the thousands of people, businesses and organizations who purchased the Wyoming Conservation License Plate and helped fulfill this challenge,” Gordon said. “We share the roads in Wyoming with our abundant wildlife, and the funds generated from the sales of the plate serves as a basis for projects that can prevent crashes with over 6,000 big game annually.” The Wyoming Conservation License Plate is a permanent specialty plate option for drivers and is available for $180 with an annual $50 retention fee, in addition to regular registration fees. The funds, along with other donations, will be used to support Wildlife Crossing initiative projects throughout the state. Planning and research for these projects are led by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Currently, there is a list of 240 projects throughout the state to improve roadway safety.

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Seasonal road closures on the Pole Mountain unit went into effect Feb. 1 to protect resources in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Sadly, one weekend prior to the closures going into effect there was an incident of off-road travel causing resource damage, which now has prompted a law enforcement investigation. Seasonally restricted routes consist of all roads on Pole Mountain except Interstate 80, Wyoming Highway 210, Forest Road 700 west of Vedauwoo Campground, Tie City and Happy Jack parking areas, as well as Forest Roads 719 and 719A. The decision to seasonally close roads on Pole Mountain during snowmelt and/or wet conditions is a result of the Pole Mountain Travel Management project decision, signed in July 2017. Reduction of resource damage is the intent of the seasonal closures. An extreme example of illegal off-road travel occurred Jan. 30-31, off the end of Forest Road 705F in the Middle Crow Creek drainage. A large group of off-highway vehicles drove offroad in and around wetlands, causing natural resource damage. The incident was reported to law enforcement and the U.S. Forest Service is actively investigating. Law enforcement from the Forest Service is requesting public assistance with the investigation. Individuals with firsthand information about the incident who have not already been reported, should call the Medicine Bow National Forest – Laramie Ranger District anonymous tip line at 307-745-2392. Pole Mountain is still available for public use with the road closures in place. Non-motorized access for a wide variety of activities and uses is permitted during the closure period. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/mbr or call 307-7452300.

ACEP updated The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the final rule for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which enables agricultural producers and private landowners to protect farmlands, grasslands and wetlands with conservation easements. The rule updates ACEP as directed by the 2018 Farm Bill and incorporates public comments made on an interim rule. “Conservation easements are a critical conservation tool helping landowners sustain vital working landscapes and wetland ecosystems,” said Terry Cosby, acting chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “These minor updates to the ACEP final rule are intended to improve processes that will help strengthen the impacts of our investments and continue to elevate protection of ecologically important lands through voluntary conservation.” Overall, comments expressed support for the changes made in the interim rule but requested some clarifications and additional changes. The final rule responds to these comments and adopts the interim rule with minor changes, with updates including revised definitions for beginning farmer or rancher, eligible land, farm or ranch succession plan, future viability and maintenance to provide additional clarity, especially around succession planning. NRCS accepts ACEP applications year-round, but applications are ranked and funded during enrollment periods that are set locally. For more information, visit nrcs.usda.gov, or contact a local NRCS field office.

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Gov. Mark Gordon is taking steps to expand Wyoming’s economic recovery, with a series of proposals and initiatives to further the state’s economic plan by adding value to and bolstering the state’s energy, tourism and agriculture sectors. As far as agriculture, multiple bills related to meat processing are being considered at this time, and Gordon is working with the legislature to expand processing capacity in the state. “This is only a part of an ambitious initiative focused on adding value to products across the entire spectrum of agricultural enterprise,” said Gordon. “This effort is essential to grow this key part of our economy.” Gordon also welcomed the passage of HB53, Invasive Plant Species. The legislation would implement several of the recommendations made in the final report of the Governor’s Invasive Species Initiative and allow local districts more latitude when implementing special management programs for invasive species. Senator Tara Nethercott (R-Cheyenne), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Speaker of the House Eric Barlow (R-Gillette) are developing a bill to improve the Attorney General’s civil enforcement authority in antitrust matters, providing a much-needed update to the state statute meant to ensure fair competition within Wyoming’s marketplace. Barlow and Nethercott’s bill ensures Wyoming will not need to rely on other states or the federal government to assert Wyoming residents’ interests in a competitive market, which benefits businesses and consumers alike. The bill will not only benefit Wyoming agriculture industry, but will ensure fair competition across all markets in Wyoming, said Gordon.

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Select beef: Who wants it? What was exceptional yesterday is average today. This is true in the cattle business and especially apparent in high-quality beef production. “Without paying attention to shifts in the market, it can be easy to assume what worked when we started still works now,” says Paul Dykstra, assistant director of supply management and anal-

ysis for the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand. “It’s hard to argue there’s ever been true demand for Select, rather than simply a price point for those indifferent to quality.” But indifference has left the market. The Choice-Select spread has been sending the message for decades, says Dykstra. A wider spread signals strong demand for marbling, while

MEAT continued from page A1 with feedlots and livestock growers to secure animals for processing and supply the retail portion of Frank’s Butcher Shop. USDA certified facility The slaughter facility located in Hudson continues to operate and is managed by Jared Hamilton. Since purchasing the facility, the Brenton’s have worked to become a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified facility. “We just became USDA certified in the last couple weeks, and with this, we have been able to pick up two more kill days each week,” Bryce explains. “Previously, the plant was only killing two days a week. We have the capacity for five slaughter days but we currently utilize four days, which has doubled our slaughter capacity.” Bryce shares especially with the pandemic, there has been more focus on locallysourced foods and helping small businesses. Frank’s Butcher Shop purchases Wyoming-grown livestock, and remains focused on working with local producers. “Since we have become fully integrated, we have the ability to offer fair, competitive prices for cattle,” he notes. “We can offer ranchers fair prices for their cattle and remain within our margins. We are excited about buying quality and serving

producers.” Bryce continues, “We’ve always been about Wyoming and serving the people. We’re taking care of the people taking care of us.” In addition to the slaughter facility in Hudson, the Brentons are looking at the possibility of building and implementing a slaughter house in Wheatland to help meet the needs of cattle producers in the area. Expanding retail meat sales While the plant in Hudson has a small meat counter designated for retail meat sales, the Brentons have the opportunity to expand retail sales across the state. The family has purchased the building adjacent to the processing plant in Fremont County to expand retail sales, and eventually operate as a grocery. In addition, the Brentons are in the process of building a retail meat sales venue in Casper, modeled after a milking barn on their Converse County ranch. The shop, fed by the processing facility in Hudson, is set to open in early April. Frank’s Butcher Shop also offers retail meat packages, which can be found on their website at franksbutchershop.com. Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

a narrow spread suggests weaker demand for the same. It gives cattlemen a roadmap of what the market wants, but price married with quantity provides the complete picture. During the last decade, Select carcass production fell 50 percent in relation to Choice and Prime. Through December 2020, the Select proportion was 13.9 percent of fed-cattle carcasses, down from the 2019 average of 16.9 percent. The Select grade typically comprised nearly half of fed beef 15 to 30 years ago. “Supplies have dramatically decreased, and so we might assume scarcity would spur prices higher, given healthy demand,” Dykstra says. “But, the numbers tell a different story.” A two-year snapshot of the spread between Select and No-Roll, which is ungraded

and practically devoid of marbling, shows a narrowing trend, with the exception of the erratic markets this past May. The value difference between No-Roll and Select typically hit its highs at $20 per hundredweight (cwt) from 2015 to 2018, but those peaks dropped to $12 per cwt after this. The lows in the comparison were also slightly lower in recent years. On the flip side, the Choice-Select spread showed a widening trend even as Choice supplies increased and Select decreased. “There’s less demand out there for Select beef. Retailers have embraced higher marbling, in part because it’s easier to procure,” he says. Choice has surpassed 70 percent of the fed-cattle supply. CAB often makes up 20 percent of the total, while Prime reached as high as 12

percent last year. “Consistent, high volumes of high-quality beef is key to retailers’ ability to feature it week in and week out,” Dykstra says. In 2020, the percentage of fed cattle reaching premium Choice and Prime came to more than 40 percent. CAB hit its fifth year above a billion pounds, yet based on the CAB to Choice cutout, demand is exceptional, according to Dykstra. “This happened while a significant portion of foodservice and international business was sidelined due to COVID-19. As demand for quality continues to increase, both domestically and abroad, Select starts to find itself in a bit of a ‘no man’s land,’” he continues. It’s no longer the lowprice option when compared to product from other coun-

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tries such as Mexico, Brazil and Australia, and it lacks the quality and performance compared to domestic Choice and Prime. “With Select product devalued to this extent and representing a shrinking category, we need to embrace the change,” Dykstra says. Hitting 100 percent Choice on loads of cattle isn’t the gold standard it once was, he adds. Low Choice is no longer a premium product, but merely the low-water mark once anchored by the Select grade. “The market gives us a pretty clear picture of where it’s headed, and all cattlemen have an equal opportunity to respond,” he says. Miranda Reiman is the director of producer communications for CAB and can be reached at mreiman@certifiedangusbeef.com.

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DIRECT Act recently introduced in the U.S. House Many states in the U.S. have federally-approved State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service, allowing them to sell product across state lines. However, under this existing framework, stateinspected facilities can only sell their products interstate if they are approved to do so under the Cooperative Interstate Shipping (CIS) Program, which is also facilitated under USDA.

In the last week of January, small state-inspected facilities received some good news when the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions (DIRECT) Act was re-introduced in the U.S. House. During a recent National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA’s Director of Government Affairs and Market Regulatory Policy Tanner Beymer sat down with Jake Feddes of Feddes Family Meats in Manhattan, Mont., to discuss and praise the DIRECT Act.

Selling across state lines “The DIRECT Act was originally introduced in the last Congress, but it has been reintroduced into the 117th Congress by U.S. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX),” notes Beymer. “Basically, this legislation will amend the MPI Act to allow processors, butchers or other sellers to sell state-inspected retail quantities of beef to consumers across state lines, so long as the transaction was facilitated over the internet.” Beymer explains retail quantities translate to 300

pounds, which equals roughly a quarter of a large beef. “Ultimately, what we are trying to do with this legislation is allow some small processors who played a critical role in keeping the supply chain moving throughout the COVID-19 crisis a little relief,” Beymer says. He notes some opportunities currently exist for states to ship their stateinspected products into out-of-state markets, but it requires participation in CIS, which is administered through USDA.

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“Basically, this legislation will amend the MPI Act to allow processors, butchers or other sellers to sell state-inspected retail quantities of beef to consumers across state lines, so long as the transaction was facilitated over the internet.” – Tanner Beymer, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “This program was initiated decades ago and it no longer meets the needs of what a lot of stateinspected facilities need,” says Beymer. “This is why NCBA is so dedicated to the DIRECT Act. We want to allow small state-inspected facilities to access interstate markets through ecommerce and thus, focus more on production rather than selling product.” Expanding the market Feddes points out the DIRECT Act would help expand the beef market substantially. “At Feddes Family Meats, we get about 10 to 15 messages a week asking if our state-inspected small meat processing facility can ship across state lines,” he explains. “Of course, I have to turn them down because of the MPI Act. But, there is big demand out there.” Due to current Montana state-processing standards, Feddes notes his family’s company follows regulations equal to or greater than those used by USDA for federal-inspected facilities. This is where a large majority of many small processers’ frustration stems from. Other legislation While Beymer notes the DIRECT Act would help with this issue, he also reminds individuals it is not intended to be a silver bullet solution. “In the next few weeks, we are anticipating more legislation to be introduced, dealing with expanding opportunities for small beef processors – whether they are

state or federally inspected – and increasing beef processing capacity, which has been a very real issue for a long time,” states Beymer. He continues, “Additionally, NCBA is very supportive of the Requiring Assistance to Meat Processors for Upgrading Plants (RAMPUP) Act, which would provide federal dollars to stateinspected facilities to offset the cost of becoming federally-inspected and thus open them up to interstate commerce. The RAMP-UP Act also commissioned a study to look at the CIS Program and find ways to make improvements.” Beymer notes the RAMP-UP Act was passed by Congress and signed by the president in December as part of the last COVID-19 relief bill. “NCBA is working very diligently with USDA to make sure the program gets up and running so we can get resources on the ground where they are so desperately needed,” he says. “We are expecting a lot of helpful pieces of legislation to be reintroduced in the first few months of our new Congress, and we could potentially see them all bundled together,” he continues. “The DIRECT Act is the first domino to set off the chain reaction, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead of us.” Hannah Bugas is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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stewardship of the range and environmental science on our side. We have a long history of support in rural communities. We have a long legacy of producing the finest protein and fiber in the world. And, we have strong relationships with Congress, agencies and every administration which has ever taken their direction from a resident of the White House. In each of those areas, we might not always agree with the person on the other side of the table, but we know they will listen when we bring out shared goals and priorities to them. Nothing in politics – or in ranching – is all or nothing. We can’t, and shouldn’t, “throw the bums out” whether they’re lambs, calves

or elected officials. We work with them, show them a better path and hold out hope that with the right encouragement and the right information, they will stay the course. We are now in the early days of the 117th Congress and the Biden administration. Now is the time to convey our priorities and build relationships based on fact, civility and the knowledge that at the end of the day, if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. Niels Hansen is a third generation rancher from Rawlins and currently serves as president of the Public Lands Council. He has served as chairman of the Wyoming State Grazing Board and president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association.

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ALB continued from page A1 way down.” According to Wortman, fine dining, hotels and cruise ships where lamb is primarily sold have been hit the hardest may not survive the pandemic, as lamb is a hard sell for take-out. Additionally, lamb is most popular during winter months and without the ability for outdoor seating with colder weather, some restaurants have taken a winter break. Wortman shares they are continuing to support finedining venues, while also looking for different lamb markets in other segments of food service with strong take-out programs, such as fast-casual restaurants and Mediterranean chains. As the pandemic continues, many lamb producers have looked for different ways to market their products. In fact, Wortman notes while sales in ethnic markets are booming, direct-

to-consumer sales through farmers’ markets and new online outlets are very popular and have seen success. The good news, she notes, is retail lamb sales have increased according to retail scanner data. From March 15 to Aug. 9, retail lamb sales in 2020 increased 30.5 percent in dollars and 20.8 percent in volume with an additional 4.6 million pounds of lamb sold over the same time period in 2019, and ALB fall reports show continued strong growth. “Often, consumers were picking up lamb for the first time,” shares Wortman. “It might have been what was left in the meat case early on during stockpiling, but we know through retail scanner data a lot of people picked up lamb for the time and have been back to purchase lamb again.” “We have been so impressed by our indus-

try’s innovative responses and finding new ways to get American lambs to consumers,” she continues. “We are also really encouraged by the strength of retail sales.” Marketing opportunities ALB is looking at consumers preparing more meals at home as an opportunity for American lamb. Lamb provides an outlet for experimental cooking, comfort foods, new flavors and nutritious choices, says Wortman. “Retail lambs sales are up because consumers are cooking more at home for obvious reasons,” she adds. “This is creating more con-

fidence in the kitchen and a willingness and time to try new things, including more adventurous, complex dishes like lamb. This is becoming our new ‘norm’ and a huge opportunity for American lamb.” Virtual events to support retail consumers, food influencer partnerships and multiple social media campaigns are a few of the new marketing strategies ALB has taken on to promote the importance of sourcing American lamb. February hosts Lamb Lovers Month, a social media campaign aimed at promoting the versatility

JBS USA’s bid to move a wrongful-death suit resulting from a COVID-19 case from state to federal court has been rejected by a federal judge. JBS is being sued by the family of a worker at its plant in Montgomery County, Pa., who died of COVID19 on April 3, 2020. The company applied to U.S. District Judge John Padova to move the case to federal court, on the grounds the lawsuit alleges violations of various federal agency guidelines. Padova rejected those claims, noting the “guidelines” were not actual regulations, and then-President Trump’s April 28 order directing meatpacking plants to keep running was not relevant. The lawsuit will remain in Philadelphia County, which is where the city of Philadelphia is located.

of lamb, highlighting datenight lamb recipes and drawing prizes. Following Lamb Lovers Month, ALB will launch an outdoor cooking adventures campaign. “Outdoor cooking has increased through the pandemic since outdoor entertaining allows for safe social distancing,” notes Wortman. “The more consumers cook

at home, including outdoors, the more they will look for new flavors and recipes. We hope this campaign will make lamb more accessible and interesting to a new consumer audience.” Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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Senate Agriculture Committee addresses issues to bolster agriculture industry into future Since March 2020, despite disruptions in their typical meeting format and structure, the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee has continued to focus on addressing issues impacting the Wyoming agriculture community. Sen. Brian Boner (R-Douglas) continues to serve as chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, where he notes they handled several bills over the interim session on some big topics, including inva-

sive species, agriculture advocacy, meat processing and property rights. Invasive species efforts “One of the bigger bills we talked about in the interim dealt with the Governor’s Invasive Species Initiative,” Boner explains. “There were several recommendations to streamline efforts and provide flexibility.” The bill, HB 53, indicates Weed and Pest Councils in the state are to address “coordinated and comprehensive invasive plant species control pro-

grams” by implementing data systems, coordinating with institutions of higher education, working with federal partners and incentivizing cooperation. Additionally, the bill implements recommendations from the Governor’s Invasive Species Initiative and provides rulemaking authority for the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council. The bill was scheduled for a third reading in the Wyoming Senate on Feb. 4, but action had not been taken by the time of printing.

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ity, in addition to the work being done by the Department of Ag.” Boner continues, “One option for using this funding may be the Wyoming Agriculture Authority, which would be able to advocate for agriculture and is spread out across several different agencies right now.” He indicates currently, there is no statewide, consolidated effort to advocate for agriculture producers in the state. Instead, Weed and Pest, the Wyoming Office of State Lands, Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Wyoming Business Council’s AgriBusiness Division and others act relatively independently. “There’s no consolidated effort to advocate for ag,” Boner says. “In addition, such an authority would also be able to provide low-interest loans to extend capacity to market to increase our ability to market Wyoming ag products to consumers.” Similar to the Wyoming Energy Authority or Wyoming Community Development Authority, the Wyoming Agriculture Authority would be able to leverage a municipal bond rate to provide lower interest loans. The loans could be used for construction, workforce development, offal disposal or any number of things. “Discussion is moving forward on the bill,” Boner explains. “As the language is set up, we would set up the board this year and have another year before it goes into effect.” While there have been concerns voiced about what functions would be moved from their current location to the Agriculture Authority, Boner says this conversation also continues. “We will continue to discuss what functions would be best moved underneath the new ag authority. This is going to be a robust

discussion for everyone,” Boner says. Legislating virtually As Boner looks forward to the conclusion of the virtual session of the Wyoming Legislature on Feb. 5, he explains the body is preparing to meet in person beginning March 1 to handle the state budget, along with other issues. “Virtual is far from ideal, but at this point, we’re getting the job done the best we can,” Boner comments. “The bills we selected for the shorter virtual session are more straightforward, so we can take action but do it in a good job in a remote setting. Certainly, a virtual session is not appropriate for every piece of legislation or for the budget bill, which will be heard the second week of March.” Additionally, though it can be challenging, Boner adds the virtual session has its perks, including the opportunity to be surrounded by his family and constituents. “I like being surrounded by my constituents instead of lobbyists while I’m considering these issues,” he says. “I’m still going to the grocery store, the hardware store and around town, running into people I wouldn’t see if I was in Cheyenne. It’s provided a nice opportunity for conversations.” Boner adds, however, he’s looking forward to heading back to Cheyenne in March to handle the rest of the business of the Wyoming Legislature for the year. The House Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee held a meeting on Feb. 4 to discuss HB 51 Meat processing programs and HB 54 Wyoming meat packing initiative. Look for more information on these bills in next week’s Roundup. Saige Zespy is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Committee meetings The Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee will meet on Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. in both remote and physical locations. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the annual forest health briefing from State Forester Bill Crapser, as well as Region Two and Region Four representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. No legislation will be presented at this meeting. The public will have an opportunity to comment either online or in person. Physical locations for the meeting will include the Powell Weed and Pest Office in Powell and the Capitol Building Meeting Room Five in Cheyenne. A livestream will also be available at wyoleg.gov.

PLC continued from page A1 and policymaking experience, with everyone ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work.” “Our team is dedicated to highlighting the heritage and long history

of strong stewardship of public lands ranchers, while also working for a strong future for the next generation of livestock producers,” Hansen continued.

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Extension Educator awarded Contributing decades of improvement to the quality of life within her community and across the state has earned this University of Wyoming (UW) Extension Community Development Educator the Friend of Community Development award. Mary Martin, based in Teton County, was first known in extension in 1975 as the county home economist, then a county Extension agent and now by her current title as area community development educator. The Wyoming Association of Community Development Education Professionals presented the award. “Over the years, our recipient has consistently identified areas where the quality of life could be improved in their community and then worked to pull people together to address those areas,” said Juliet Daniels, community development educator based in southeast Wyoming. “Through her work, funding was acquired and volunteers recruited to work on addressing a wide range of projects and issues.” Martin has created events to support tourism, programs for seniors, efforts to increase affordable housing, services for marginalized members of the community, increase access to health care,

improved financial wellbeing and supports youths in 4-H. “As a result of Mary’s efforts, the people of her community have been actively involved in the decision-making of the community and have been able to institute policies, procedures and projects for everyone’s benefit,” said Daniels. She helped launch Quilting in the Tetons, an event which has been an economic driver for Teton County and is in charge of Leadership Jackson Hole, a program used to help inform and engage community members, said Daniels. Martin has contributed to many financial literacy programs including Planning Ahead, Difficult Decisions bulletins, Master Money Manager Coach training program and many Facebook Live videos to provide money management advice. “One thing is for sure, you know that Mary Martin will be working hard to support her community and engaging in efforts that will grow and contribute to the community, and the state, for years to come,” said Daniels. This article was written by Katie Shockley and is courtesy of the University of Wyoming. For more information, e-mail Shockley at jshock12@ uwyo.edu or visit uwagnews. com.

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Fencing initiative created A group of landowners, community members, non-governmental organizations and local government agencies in Park County have come together to tackle the issue of wildlife and livestock fencing intersecting. The group, Absaroka Fence Initiative, works in cooperation with willing landowners and land managers to ensure fences are functional for livestock management and wildlife movement across the landscape through on-the-ground projects, public workdays and outreach to the community. Wyoming Game and Fish Department is excited to be a partner in this collaborative. “By bringing together the expertise and resources of our partners into a shared initiative, we can more effectively enhance wildlife movement and livestock functionality by adding, modifying or removing fences,” said Tony Mong, Cody area wildlife biologist and the group’s chair. For more information, follow the Absaroka Fence Initiative Facebook page or visit bit.ly/38IciHM.

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FOOD continued from page A1 food originally intended for restaurants into retail distribution channels and grocery stores around the country. Lasting effect Sawyer notes while foodservice sales have certainly improved since the spring of 2020, they still remain well below 2019 levels. “This prolonged period of reduced restaurant foot traffic will cost the restaurant industry over $240 billion in lost sales and nearly 2.5 million in lost jobs in 2020 alone, according to the National Restaurant Association,” Sawyer explains, further noting an estimated

one in five restaurants have closed in the last year. “Making matters worse, foodservice sales have only worsened as COVID19 cases continue to rise, which is a trend likely to occur through the rest of the winter,” Sawyer adds. “As we look ahead in 2021, as the availability of vaccines improves over the course of the year, the hole left by the closing of thousands of restaurants will mean foodservice demand will take far longer to normalize.” As the sector climbs out of the hole dug in 2020, Sawyer explains U.S. foodservice will likely see an

uneven recovery. In fact, he notes some foodservice channels, especially quick-service restaurants (QSR), have rebounded from the lows seen in the spring of 2020 to achieve sales growth, while other full-service restaurants continue to face double-digit declines in sales. “In November, full-service restaurant sales were down by 36 percent versus the same time last year, and total foodservice sales were down 17 percent,” states Sawyer. He notes these differences in the performance of various foodservice channels is especially evident in the beef industry. An example is ground beef, which makes up the majority of

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beef volume in the foodservice industry. “Ground beef in limitedservice restaurant channels has performed quite well, but the beef sector continues to be hurt by the full-service restaurants, hotels and education channels which remain depressed,” Sawyer explains. “The high-value steaks and roasts primarily sold in these channels only make up one-quarter of the volume of beef sold through foodservice but nearly half of beef sales.” “Many fine dining establishments closed during 2020 and in the months to come will leave a significant hole in beef demand,” he adds. A historic shift In addition to the historic shift in eating at home, the COVID-19 pandemic also lifted margins for grocery retailers because they were able to increase the price of animal protein and other food products. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2020, retail beef prices climbed by 8.1 percent, pork prices increased 4.8 percent and chicken prices rose 4.5 percent. “This isn’t the highest level of retail meat price inflation U.S. consumers have ever seen, but with overall lower livestock prices in 2020, it indicates grocery retailers are seeing higher return in the meat case than before,” says Saw-

“As we look ahead in 2021, as the availability of vaccines improves over the course of the year, the hole left by the closing of thousands of restaurants will mean foodservice demand will take far longer to normalize.” – Will Sawyer, CoBank yer. “With the foodservice sector expected to experience a continued uphill battle in 2021 and for years to come, grocery retailers look to be in a favorable position to capture margins and pricing.” Sawyer further notes while some packers and processors, especially those in the beef industry, realized higher margins due to limited processing capacity, the cost of harvesting livestock for most animal protein processors increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. “Processors increased wages, invested in personal protective equipment and experienced significant idle time in the spring. As a result, while there are examples where price spreads for processors have increased relative to 2019, the bottom line profitability has not increased to the same degree,” Sawyer states. Protein sector readjusts With this said, Sawyer notes as the foodservice industry continues to recover, animal protein will need to realign with the survivors of last year, which, in

many cases, includes large, publicly traded, franchise and multi-location limited service restaurants. For beef, Sawyer says this may mean a long-term shift in high-value steak consumption to retail since many upscale restaurants remain closed. “The pork sector will need to bring back the value-added meat products, which not only provide convenience for their retail and foodservice consumers while also boosting processors’ bottom lines, but they also need to invest in automated processing equipment,” says Sawyer. “Poultry producers who focus on retail and fastfood chains have fared reasonably well during the pandemic,” he continues. “Others will need to continue their focus on cost and supply reduction until foodservice demand normalizes, which may very well be one or two years away.” Hannah Bugas is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Cow nutrition discussed University of NebraskaLincoln (UNL) Extension Educator Troy Walz shares insights for feeding cows during late gestation and early lactation during a UNL Beefwatch webinar, dated Jan. 26. These insights include beef cow and heifer nutritional requirements, periods of high and low nutritional demands, ranch resources, body condition of cows and corresponding effects to the calf. Nutritional changes “Nutrition during late gestation, generally the last 60-90 days of gestation, plays a very large role on the future of the calf as well as the dam,” says Walz. The pre-calving period will impact the calf’s survivability, long-term health and overall production, according to Walz. Additionally, the future breeding and reproductive performance of the cow will also be affected during this time in relation to how the cow is managed and fed. “It is also important to note during the last three months of pregnancy, 70 percent of fetal growth occurs,” says Walz. “There’s a lot of nutrient requirements going to this growth.” Walz points out 60 days after a calf is born is when a cow has her highest energy requirements, and it is when she is producing the most

amount of milk. “Also, important to note, this peak milk production coincides with the beginning of the breeding season,” says Walz. “After a cow calves, she starts producing milk – the highest milk production in her cycle – and she’s also recovering from calving and getting ready for breeding. We are asking quite a bit of this cow.” Importance of BCS Setting goals for winter feeding or pre-calving will help producers reach the body condition score (BCS) needed during calving, shares Walz. “BCS is based on a nine-point scale, from one being really thin to nine being really fat,” says Walz. “The benefit of body condition scoring is it’s free. A producer can do it anytime they look at their cows, and it can be a tool they use in overall production of their herd.” Walz says to look at the fat around the tailhead, pins, hooks, back, ribs and brisket to determine BCS. Mature cattle should be at a BCS of around five at calving. A study from Perdue University showed a lower BCS correlates to a higher average postpartum interval or the interval from calving to first heat or estrus after calving.

“If a producer is managing their cattle to be skinnier at calving, it’s going to take them a lot longer to get rebred,” says Walz. Lower body condition scores in cattle can also lead to lower levels of immunoglobulin (IgG) in colostrum for the calf which can result in greater risk of death, sickness and lower expected weaning weight, he adds. Nutrition considerations When it comes to ranch resources, Walz notes four important aspects – the forage resources available to producers on the ranch, the genetics of animals unique to individual ranches, the unique cattle management philosophy and the economic situation of the ranch. Walz encourages producers to test their forage, store forages in a way to reduce nutrient loss and match the forage quality with the nutrient needs of the cattle. When it comes to supplements, the type, amount and price are all things to consider, shares Walz. “Producers need to think about what they can’t afford not to do,” says Walz. Katie Shockley is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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CALENDAR

Feb. 11 Feb. 12

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

EVENTS Feb. 9-10 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 15-18 Feb. 16 Feb. 16-18 Feb. 17 Feb. 19 Feb. 22

WESTI Ag Days, Worland, Worland Community Center Complex. For more information, contact Washakie County Extension at 307-347-3431 or e-mail washakiecounty@uwyo.edu. Join Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Meeting, 1 p.m., Powell, Cheyenne and online. For more information, visit wyoleg.com. UW Extension Pesticide Applicator License Training, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Greybull, Big Horn County Weed and Pest. For more information, call 307754-8836. University of Wyoming Acidified Foods Home Processing Class, Casper or online. For more information, visit uwyo.edu/uwe/foodsafety. National Society for Range Management Convention, Online. For more information, visit rangelands.org. UW Extension Pesticide Applicator License Training, 1-5 p.m., Cody, Park County Library. For more information, call 307-754-8836. WESTI Ag Days, Worland, Worland Community Center Complex. For more information, contact Washakie County Extension at 307-347-3431 or e-mail washakiecounty@uwyo.edu. UW Extension Private Pesticide Applicator License Training, 4-7 p.m., Casper, Agricultural Resource and Learning Center. To register, visit bit.ly/ ncfeb17training. For more information, call 307-235-9400. ProHort Lawn and Landscape Update Workshop, 8 a.m. Zoom. For more information or to register, visit go.unl.edu/ProHort. University of Wyoming Good Agricultural Practices Class, Casper. For more information, visit gapscasper.eventbrite.com.

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mize their profits. In 1912, the Saratoga Sun newspaper editor noted: A few months ago, the Saratoga Sun called the attention of ranchmen of this valley to the fact they must raise more cattle rather than try to raise and ship hay. The present rise in the price of meat emphasizes the fact that not enough cattle are being raised at this time to supply the market. It is all a question of supply and demand. Our cattle have been sold off too closely. Stockmen have been tempted by high prices. There is no business anywhere offering the inducement as that of raising cattle here in the mountains. Raise cattle and feed hay. One need never fear the market. This is not going to run away. Take some time and make the most that possibly be gotten out of herds by feeding and always being careful not to cripple the industry by selling too closely. Hay is worth more in a three-year-old steer than one can get out of it in any market.

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Stulc Farms LLC - Basin 1 Blk Bull, 1670# ..................$7600 COWS Lungren, Luke - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1385# .................$6550 1 Blk Cow, 1440# .................$6250 1 Blk Cow, 1395# .................$6100 1 Blk Cow, 1405# .................$5850 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1253#.......$5800 1 Blk Cow, 1425# .................$5350 Flitner, Greg - Greybull 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1493# ...$6350 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1603#.......$6300 1 Blk Cow, 1670# .................$6250 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1445#.......$6250 1 Blk Cow, 1615# .................$6150 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1570# ...$6100 1 Blk Cow, 1505# .................$5500 Johnson, Jerry & Sharon - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1340# .................$6300 1 Blk Cow, 1250# .................$6250 1 Blk Cow,1315# ..................$5550 1 RWF Cow, 1400# .............$5350 LeClair, Jr., Curtis - Arapahoe 1 Blk Cow, 1480# .................$6200 1 Blk Cow, 1280# .................$5850 Herman Livestock LLC - Hyattville 1 Blk Cow, 1635# .................$6100 1 Blk Cow, 1380# .................$6000 Rio Bravo Cattle Co. - Colorado Springs 1 BWF Cow, 1415#..............$6100 Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1295# .................$5950 Schatz, Gene - Lovell 1 BWF Cow, 1460#..............$5850 1 Blk Cow, 1345# .................$5600

Mastre, Shane - Basin 1 Red Cow, 1135# ...............$5800 1 Red Cow, 1195# ...............$5600 Lyman, Richard - Manderson 1 Red Cow, 2030# ...............$5750 Crouse, Douglas - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1380# .................$5600 HEIFERETTES Schatz Irrevoc Trust - Lovell 1 Blk Hfrette, 800# ...............$9300 Flitner, Greg - Greybull 1 Blk Hfrette, 1195# .............$7800 Lungren, Luke - Worland 1 Blk Hfrette, 925# ...............$7700 Baerg, Bob - Edberg 1 Blk Hfrette, 950# ...............$7600 Crouse, Douglas - Basin 2 Blk Hrette, avg. 995# ........$7500 Johnson, Jerry & Sharon - Thermopolis 1 BWF Hfrette, 1150# ............$7400

• Upcoming Sales • Feb. 8 – Monday, 11 a.m. Winter Special Feeder Cattle Only Feb. 10 – Wednesday Durbin Creek Ranch Production Sale. Lunch at noon, 1 p.m. sale Feb. 11 – No Sale Feb. 18 – Bred Cow & WeighUp Special w/ All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Feb. 25 – Weigh-Up Special w/ All Class Cattle

Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 – 11 a.m. – Winter Special: Feeder Cattle Only SSB Ranch – 35 yrling mxd blk, 700-800#, all calf shots, 145 mxd blk, 450-550#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • Bill Haun – 350 mxd blk, 600-750#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • Jerry Johnson – 135 mxd blk, 600-750#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • Paint Rock Angus – 130 mxd blk, 700-800#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • Moon Crest Ranch – 121 blk strs, 600-650#, weand, 2 rounds of shots • Sinn & Sons – 51 blk strs, 820#, 45 blk hfrs, 750#, vacc at branding and weaning, hfrs Bangs vacc, weaned Nov. 5 • Mike Riley – 90 red strs, 40 red hfrs, 700-875#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • Dobson Ranch – 80 mxd blk, 650-750#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots, drenched, poured • Rolene McCarthy – 65 mxd blk, 550-650#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • Spit Rock Ranch – 60 mixed blk clvs, 550-650#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • DN Livestock – 60 blk hfrs, 675-725#, weaned Oct., 2 rounds of shots • Cook/Walker/P. Davidson – 60 mxd blk, 600-700#, weaned, 3 rounds of shots, Bangs vacc • Casey Johnstone – 50 blk/BWF, 700#, weaned November, 2 rounds of shots, poured • Jasper Ingalls – 45 mxd blk, 400-600#, weaned, 3 rounds of shote • Jason & Chawna Wiechmann – 40 blk hfrs, 450-550#, 2 rounds of shots, poured, weaned Sept. 25, on hay & beet pulp • Randall Jones – 40 mxd blk/BWF, 700-800#, weaned Nov. 20, all shots at branding, bunk broke, Bangs vacc • Dale Fabricius – 40 mxd blk, 550-650#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • Stulc Ranch – 40 mxd blk, 500-600#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • David Allshouse – 38 mxd calves, 450-700#, weaned, shots at branding, poured • Mendez Brothers – 35 mxd blk, 450550#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots • Britt Whitt – 35 mxd blk/BWF calves, 450-550#, 2 rounds of shots, poured, weaned • Double H Ranch – 17 strs, 500-650#, 10 hfrs, 400-500#, weaned October, 2 rounds of shots, fall shots, Dectomax • Lazy BV Cattle – 15 blk hfrs, 600#, 2 rounds of shots, poured, Bangs Vcc, weaned & in feedlot • Dick Loeper – 13 blk hfrs, 550-600#, 2 rounds of shots, mineral program, weaned

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Curtailment versus demand management in the Colorado River Basin discussed “The water in the Colorado River Basin is a big deal,” states Dr. Kristiana Hansen, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wyoming (UW) during a Western Water Systems Update webinar hosted on Feb. 3. With this said, Hansen explains there are currently seven U.S. states and two Mexican states receiving water from the Colorado River Basin, which covers nearly 25,000 square miles including 5.5 million acres of irrigated land. Additionally, the basin supplies water to 40 million people. “The system has remarkable storage capacity and the associated hydropower brings power to millions of people,” Hansen notes. “The Colorado River Basin also supplies revenue to habitat recovery efforts for a number of threatened and endangered species throughout the basin, so it is remarkably interconnected and productive.” The issue Despite the success the Colorado River Basin has seen, it has also been experiencing drought conditions for the past two decades, according to Hansen. “We have seen an increase in water use over time, and forecasted water demands are expected to exceed projected supplies,” states Hansen.

“Therefore, if the dry hydrology of the Colorado River Basin persists, the upper basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming will face a higher risk of curtailment.” Hansen explains under curtailment, these four states would be required to turn off their post-1922 compact rights to some extent in order to reduce their consumptive water use and help them meet their obligations under the Colorado River Compact of 1922. She further explains upper basin states would be required to meet this obligation by regulating off water rights in reverse priority, starting with the most junior water rights and working backward to priority gates until obligations under the compact are met. The regional response Therefore, Hansen says a large regional response has been taking place. “In 2013, following the two driest consecutive years in the basin since 1906, the Bureau of Reclamation and seven Colorado River Basin states began to draft a contingency plan to figure out how to deal with these projected shortfalls of water availability,” she explains. Under this drought contingency plan, Hansen says the four upper basin states would be given an opportunity to explore a demand management program, in which

they would conserve and store water that has historically been put to beneficial use to help them comply with the 1922 compact. “This demand management plan is in contrast to curtailment,” notes Hansen. “Curtailment is mandatory and uncompensated, but participation in the demand management program would be voluntary, temporary and compensated for.” SCPP In order to explore the idea of demand management, Hansen says the upper basin states conducted a voluntary System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP) from 2015 through 2018. “The focus of the program was to see if water users in the upper basin states were at all interested in participating to help reduce the risk of curtailment,” Hansen says. “The program really gained momentum over the course of four years in terms of enrolled acreage and consumptive use reductions,” she notes. “In the final year of the program, there were 19 projects across the upper basin, all of which were agricultural water users. Most of the agricultural participation was on split season fallow and alfalfa fields.” She explains within the program, producers would simply flood irrigate their fields at the start of the sea-

son, turn off the water and harvest their first cutting of hay in late July. Then, they would receive compensation to not turn their water back on. Over the course of the program’s four years, nearly $5 million was spent, and in 2018, $158 was paid per acre foot of estimated consumptive use savings, with 25,097 acre feed of estimated consumptive use reductions generated. Follow-up surveys Because the SCPP was so popular, Hansen and a few of her UW colleagues conducted surveys among SCPP participants and all other Colorado River Basin producers to understand the issues and benefits of the SCPP as well as how to move forward with the program in the future. According to Hansen, the first survey asked the 23 producers involved with SCPP about their reaction to the program. “Overall, survey respondents reported being very satisfied with the program, stating both they and their communities were better off as a result of the program,” says Hansen. “They also spoke positively of the benefits of the program.” However, Hansen notes participants also pointed out some negatives. These included early drying up of hayfields, negative yield impacts in the following year and concern about the long-

term impacts of participation on water rights. “The program was well received, but it also raised a lot of questions about the impacts of a larger demand management program, temporary reductions in water use and consumptive water use reductions from agriculture versus other sectors of the economy,” says Hansen. Therefore, Hansen and her colleagues conducted another survey asking all producers in the Colorado River Basin what types of practices they would be interested in implementing. “Of the respondents, 39 percent said they would be interested in a split season fallow similar to the SCPP. However the problem is a split season fallow doesn’t sit within the framework of the demand management program,” explains Hansen. “A full-season, no-irrigation program fits the framework better, but it is much less popular,” she continues. “This highlights the challenges of having demand management based consumptive use and finding a program to fit the perspective of policy makers and to keep the upper basin states compliant with the compact.” Participation considerations Lastly, Hansen notes there are a few important considerations for those who might be interested in demand manage-

ment to consider. “First, if someone is thinking about whether or not to participate in the program, they should consider their mix of junior and senior priority rights,” she explains. “If they rely more on their junior storage rights, they will be inclined to prefer demand management since it reduces the risk of curtailment.” “Secondly, an individual may find the idea of temporary leasing opportunities to be appealing,” she adds. The third consideration Hansen brings up is land and soil characteristics. “Depending on an operation’s yields, soil type and late-season aftermath grazing as part of their livestock operation, compensation through the demand management program may more than cover the private cost of participating in the program,” Hansen says. She continues, “One of the biggest farm-level considerations is the management practices that will ultimately be made available through the demand management program. If it is simply a full-season, no-irrigation program, it is much less appealing. But, we may be able to figure out what a split season fallow would look like.” Hannah Bugas is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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RECORDS continued from pageA1 “The need for individual animal records for producers who sell calves at weaning and buy replacement females versus producers who raise replacements and retain ownership through harvest is going to be much different,” Johnson notes. “For those selling their calves at weaning and buying replacements, a major goal of individual cow records should be to support culling decisions,” she says. “When the next drought forces herd

reduction, they will be able to easily identify the oldest cows, those with udder problems, those with calving difficulties, light weaned calves or those with a bad disposition.” For those raising their own replacements, Johnson says there are some additional records producers may want to consider keeping. “My first cut on replacement selection is age,” states Johnson. “Those heifers born in the first 21 days of the calving period have the best

chance to conceive earlier during their first breeding season, remain in the herd longer and wean more total pounds of calf in their lifetime.” Keeping it simple Johnson says in a normal year, producers can usually remember some of their worst offenders, but if a larger percentage of their herd needs to be sold, detailed records can make culling decisions easier. She further notes there are several scoring systems producers can utilize to help keep more detailed records. One of the easiest ways for producers to do this is through

RMA supports canal challenges After Tunnel Number Two collapsed on the Goshen/Gering-Fort Laramie Irrigation Canal, 107,000 acres of farmland went without water for much of the 2019 growing season. Although repairs to the collapsed tunnel and two other tunnels have been made, challenges remain for irrigators relying on this system. The metal “ribs” installed to support the tunnels along the canal have reduced the water delivery capacity of the system to 75 percent. This reduction in water capacity raises many questions for farmers and landowners regarding crop insurance coverage for the upcoming 2021 crop year. Farmers along the Goshen/GeringFort Laramie Canal were covered for production losses in 2019. In some cases, farmers could also have filed a claim against the prevented planting portion of their policy for the 2020 growing season. For producers who had a policy in

both 2019 and 2020, the insurance period for a 2020 prevented-planting loss started on March 15, 2019, which was the prior year sales closing date. However, the insurance period for a 2021 prevented planting loss only extends back to March 15, 2020, so the reduced flow of water from the tunnel repairs is no longer an insurable cause because the event causing the collapse of the tunnel occurred outside the insurance period. Prevent planting cannot be claimed for the 2021 season because of reduced flow from the tunnel repairs. Concerns regarding irrigation water availability due to snowpack are still relevant. However, this is a separate issue from the carrying capacity of the Goshen/ Gering-Fort Laramie Canal. For more detailed information and options, consult a crop insurance agent through U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (RMA).

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a tag-notching system. “There are ways to simplify recordkeeping for producers who don’t want to write everything down,” she explains. “Let’s say a cow is in the chute because she has trouble calving, we can simply notch her tag. If we have her back in the chute because she has trouble nursing, she gets another notch. Each notch puts her higher on the cull list, and it is up to the producer how many notches they are willing to give her before she is gone.” She notes the notchedtag system can work for those raising their replace-

ments this as well. “A different colored tag or a certain amount of notches can identify heifers born after a certain point in the calving season,” says Johnson. Herd records While individual records are no doubt important, Johnson notes she believes it is even more important for commercial cow/calf producers to keep herd-level records. “We feed our cattle in a group, not as individuals,” she says. “Overall herd performance is directly related to the financial side of the operation, so herd records are very important.”

Johnson explains producers should combine their herd-level records with financial information to make management decisions. This includes Jan. 1 inventory, number of cows exposed for breeding, pregnancy rates and number of calves weaned. “With knowledge of the unit cost of production, costs and potential returns for various management choices and risk management tools can be evaluated,” she says. Hannah Bugas is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, February 2 Market Report • 3,247 Head Sold Representative Sales STEERS RIVERTON 11 Steer, 356# ....................................$205.00 THERMOPLIS 39 Steer, 390# ....................................$197.00 101 Steer, 486# ....................................$193.75 RIVERTON 65 Steer, 474# ....................................$186.50 FARSON 15 Steer, 482# ....................................$185.50 RIVERTON 10 Steer, 481# ....................................$185.50 FARSON 41 Steer, 503# ....................................$178.00 THERMOPLIS 67 Steer, 552# ......................................$76.50 SHOSHONI 35 Steer, 544# ....................................$172.50 RIVERTON 13 Steer, 568# ....................................$167.00 FARSON 59 Steer, 600# ....................................$165.50 SHOSHONI 10 Steer, 566# ....................................$164.50 KINNEAR 16 Steer, 608# ....................................$163.50 SHELLEY, ID 10 Steer, 627# ....................................$159.75 CROWHEART 15 Steer, 637# ....................................$153.50 SHOSHONI 3 Steer, 656# ....................................$152.00 KINNEAR 14 Steer, 675# ....................................$147.00 RIVERTON 5 Steer, 691# ....................................$142.00 SHOSHONI 140 Steer, 834# ....................................$140.00 RIVERTON 2 Steer, 855# ....................................$134.50 KINNEAR 10 Steer, 859# ....................................$131.00 RIVERTON 1 Steer, 925# ....................................$129.00 FARSON 3 Steer, 955# ....................................$125.50 KINNEAR 4 Steer, 1042# .................................. $118.00 HEIFERS FARSON 3 Heifer, 285# ...................................$181.00 RIVERTON 12 Heifer, 332# ...................................$172.00 23 Heifer, 380# ...................................$167.75 54 Heifer, 444# ...................................$165.50 14 Heifer, 454# ...................................$161.50 109 Heifer, 531# ...................................$161.00 45 Heifer, 553# ...................................$155.00 8 Heifer, 578# ...................................$147.50 48 Heifer, 600# ...................................$146.85 GRACE, ID 21 Heifer, 630# ...................................$139.75 CROWHEART 15 Heifer, 645# ...................................$139.00 RIVERTON 12 Heifer, 684# ...................................$134.35 CROWHEART 3 Heifer, 710# ...................................$134.00 21 Heifer, 715# ...................................$133.50 MANDERSON 5 Heifer, 724# ...................................$130.50 RIVERTON 1 Heifer, 735# ...................................$130.00 15 Heifer, 784# ...................................$129.00 ABERDEEN, ID 1 Heifer, 890# ...................................$126.00 RIVERTON 2 Heifer, 977# ................................... $111.00

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SHOSHONI 1 Heifer, 980# ...................................$105.00 ABERDEEN, ID 1 Heifer, 1270# .................................$100.00 KINNEAR 1 Heifer, 1050# ...................................$95.00 3 Heifer, 1081# ...................................$91.00 SHOSHONI 1 Heifer, 1260# ...................................$80.00 BRED COWS LANDER 12 Bred Cow, 1187# (SM) ..................$950.00 Summer calvers RIVERTON 1 Bred Cow, 1150# (SM) ...............$1,125.00 FORT WASHAKIE 1 Bred Cow, 1195# (SS) ...................$950.00 COWS LANDER 1 Cow, 1465# .....................................$60.50 GREYBULL 1 Cow, 1575# .....................................$59.50 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1387# .....................................$59.00 LANDER 6 Cow, 1390# .....................................$58.50 3 Cow, 1083# .....................................$58.00 8 Cow, 1248# .....................................$57.50 KINNEAR 4 Cow, 1556# .....................................$57.00 LYMAN 1 Cow, 1690# .....................................$56.50 LANDER 6 Cow, 1265# .....................................$55.75 ARMINTO 2 Cow, 1287# .....................................$55.50 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1095# .....................................$55.00 KINNEAR 3 Cow, 1155# ......................................$54.50 HUDSON 1 Cow, 1235# .....................................$54.50 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1220# .....................................$53.50 PAVILLION 1 Cow, 1370# .....................................$53.00 FORT WASHAKIE 1 Cow, 1050# .....................................$52.00 LANDER 1 Cow, 1235# .....................................$51.50 BULLS FARSON 3 Bull, 1940# ......................................$85.50 1 Bull, 1815# ......................................$85.00 1 Bull, 1680# ......................................$84.00 SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 1950# ......................................$82.50 ARMINTO 2 Bull, 1697# ......................................$79.00 PINEDALE 1 Bull, 1860# ......................................$78.50 ARMINTO 1 Bull, 1810# ......................................$77.50 2 Bull, 1622# ......................................$75.50 CASPER 1 Bull, 1310# ......................................$71.00 ALCOVA 2 Bull, 1550# ......................................$70.50 HEIFERETTES LANDER 5 Heiferette, 828# ............................. $118.00 KINNEAR 1 Heiferette, 985# ...............................$98.00 LANDER 1 Heiferette, 1040# .............................$85.00 HUDSON 5 Heiferette, 1041# .............................$81.00

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 BRED COW SPECIAL W/ JENSEN ANGUS BULL SALE @ 1:00 PM • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS TO START @ 11:00 AM

V3 Quarter Box - 75 Blk Ang/CharX Hfrs 350-450#. Comp vacc @branding & weaning (11/1) safeguard & cleanup. High desert, green, running out on aftermath! Ray Parkhurst - 18 Blk Ang Strs 850#. Weaned over 60 days. Rec Vision 8 & CD Bar Vac @ branding & weaning. Bunk & hot wire broke. Fancy!! Jerry Christensen -16 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. D&D Livestock - 12 Blk/Red Strs & Hfrs 450#. Weaned 90 days. Vista 5 & Vision 7 this fall. Knife cut, bangs vacc hfrs, poured in Nov. Been on Barley & Grass hay.

Jensen Angus - 35 Coming 2 Yr Old Black Angus Bulls. Low PAP, Fertility tested, Trich tested & BVD PI Free. High elevation bulls. PAP tested twice. Out of low PAP herd sires and all low PAP cows. Growthy, easy to get along with, naturally muscled! Farwell Farms - 182 Blk Ang & AngX 5-6 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang & small % Hfrd bulls to calve March/April. Strs avg 684#, Hfrs avg 673# on 1-5-21 @ RLA. Complete dispersion of good, young cow herd, proven producers! Stratton Sheep CO - 80 Blk Ang & AngX Short Term Bred Cows. Bred to Riverbend Blk Angus Bulls. Start calving late March. 40 Blk Ang & AngX 3-6 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Riverbend Blk Angus Bulls. May/June calvers. One brand, high desert! Reputation cows! Griffin Hash Knife - 40 Blk/BWF small % RWF Bred Hfrs 1000-1100#. Bred to LBW Blk Angus bulls to start calving the 5th of March. Rec Virashield 6 VL5+FP & poured. One brand, one raising, high desert!! Applequist Ranch - 40 Blk Ang mixed age bred cows. Bred to Blk Angus Bulls to calve April/May. Skylark Ranch - 25 Blk AngX Bred Mixed Age cows. Poured this fall. To calve May/June. Bred to Blk Ang bulls. Garrett Ranch - 25 Blk Ang Bred SM cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve May & June. Poured this fall. Kathleen Bates - 15 Blk Ang Running Age Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Angus bulls to start calving in March. All natural, one brand cows! A Mill Iron - 15 Blk Ang Bred 3-4 yr olds. To calve in May/ June. Bred to Registered Blk Ang bulls. Poured this fall. Brent Jessop - 1 Jersey/HolsteinX 3 yr old Milk Cow. Bred to a Black Angus bull for a March/April calf. Poured in January. Gentle, broke to lead, hand milk, & will make a good nurse cow! D&D Livestock - 1 coming 3yr old Corriente bull. Becker Ranch - 40 Blk/Red Heiferettes.

SO Cattle Inc - 25 Blk Ang Yearlings Bulls. High elevation, Reputation Bulls!! Ray Parkhurst - 14 Blk Ang Hfrs 750#. Weaned over 60 days. Rec Vision 8 & CD Bar Vac @ branding & weaning. Bunk & hot wire broke. Fancy!!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Hancock Angus - 40 Yrling Blk Ang bulls. All sired by proven AI sires. PAP & semen tested & Carcass Ultrasounded. BVD & Bangs tested free. (1:00 PM)

FEEDER SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS Stratton Sheep Co - 300 Blk Strs 575-675#. Rec Titanium 5 + PMH & 7-way @ Branding; Titanium 5 + PMH, Nasalgen, Dectomax & Safeguard @ Weaning. Long time weaned steers. Rec Cattlactive tubs. Sired by Riverbend & Connealy Blk Ang bulls. High desert, reputation feeding steers! 30 PTO Yearling Hfrs 800-850#. Tess & Truett Jaure - 100 Red Ang Strs 575-675#. Rec Titanium 5 + PMH & 7-way @ Branding; Titanium 5 + PMH, Nasalgen, Dectomax & Safeguard @ Weaning. Long time weaned. Sired by 5L Red Ang bulls. Fancy steers! Ted Seely - 110 Blk Ang & AngX(F1 BWF) Strs 500-600#. 90 Blk Ang & AngX(F1 BWF) Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus & wormed 9-10. 100% Popo Agie Angus program, reputation quality, opportunity at big time Angus genetics!! Rafter Cross - 150 Blk Ang/Red AngX Strs & Hfrs 600650#. Rec Pyramid 5 w/Presponse, Vision 7 w/Somnus (branding & weaning 10-15). Comp mineral program. Choice cattle! Sims Sheep Co - 100 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Comp vacc spring & fall. Long time weaned & hay fed. High desert! Mark Anderson - 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7way w/Somnus @ branding & weaning. Poured at weaning on 11/10. Hay fed, comp mineral program!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 BRED COW SPECIAL W/ SHEEP AND HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, MARCH 2 FEEDER SPECIAL W/ SO CATTLE ANGUS BULL SALE @ 1:00 PM START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

SATURDAY, MARCH 6 LUCKY 7 ANGUS BULL SALE START TIME 12:00 PM Lucky 7 Angus Bull Sale - 262 Blk Ang 2 Yr old Bulls 60 Blk Ang Yearling Bulls 30 Blk Ang Fall Embryo Bulls PAP tested @ 7,580 ft. Nation’s leader in proven feed efficiency. (12:00 PM NOON)

TUESDAY, MARCH 9 BRED COW SPECIAL W/ HANCOCK ANGUS BULL SALE @ 1:00 PM START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

SATURDAY, MARCH 13 DIAMOND PEAK CATTLE BULL SALE START TIME 1:00 PM

TUESDAY, MARCH 16 FEEDER SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, MARCH 23 BRED COW SPECIAL W/ 43RD ANNUAL NORTHWEST WYOMING ANGUS BULL SALE @ 1:00 PM START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS BREDS @ NOON Northwest Angus Association - 60 Blk Ang Yrling Bulls - Obsidian Angus, Wagler Angus, Blue Sky, Hoggs Angus, Davidson Angus, Walking W Angus, JOH Ranch. Bulls are known for calving ease & growth. PAP & Semen Tested, Proven Sires! (1:00 PM)

TUESDAY, MARCH 30 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

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