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Wyoming State Fair launches new internship program

The first of many exciting new announcements, the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) is pleased to launch its new summer internship program, which will kick off this summer and offer- students from across the West the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experiences at one of Wyoming’s largest summer events.

WSF General Man- ager Courtny Conkle notes WSF is seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about WSF, livestock and the ag industry to join their 2023 team and learn about how livestock shows, events and fairs are run behind the scenes while building valuable skills in event planning, organization, communication, project management and customer service.

The program will offer season-long or fair-time specific internships, paid and for-credit, with the option of housing and will provide students a customized experience designed to align with their individual goals and interests.

Seasonal opportunities

Seasonal internships will run from July 1 through Aug. 20 and will offer students an opportunity to assist with the development and implementation of organizational systems. These include fair-time credential checkout, exhibitor office preparation, organization of ribbons and plaques for show superintendents and the installation of fair-time components such as the Passport to Fun Scavenger Hunt, Every Day Agriculture educational campaigns and the launch of the World Champion Mutton Bustin’.

Job duties for seasonlong interns will include answering phones, helping with walk-in guests, preparing Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) day sheets for the PRCA Rodeo, printing call sheets and programs for WSF livestock shows, installing educational components for the fair, creating credential check outs, preparing packets for distribution, preparing thank you notes, conducting surveys and assisting with fair-time event planning and implementation.

“Summer internships at WSF would create a mutually beneficial opportunity for interns by providing hands-on learning experience and unique and fun opportunities,” notes Conkle. “These internships will also introduce students to career opportunities in state government while supporting the state of Wyoming by enhancing the 2023 WSF and providing stronger customer service and guest experiences throughout the summer season.”

Fair-time internships

Fair-time internships will run from Aug. 11-20 and will be focused on improving the production of WSF and guest experiences.

Conkle notes WSF sees over 60,000 guests each year, so providing a better experience for them will be a key priority for fair-time interns.

These interns will actively check on enter- tainers, vendors and judges and serve as guest service ambassadors to ensure patrons, exhibitors and participants are enjoying the fair.

They will be uniformed and trained to understand the layout of WSF grounds and locations of various shows, buildings and exhibits so guests can easily spot them to ask questions, and they can easily give directions and share information.

Other job duties will include answering phones, helping with walk-in guests and conducting fair surveys.

“By creating these fair internships, we can improve valuable administrative, hospitality and event production skills to our interns,” says Conkle.

Internship applications

Students of all majors and programs are encouraged to apply for these internship opportunities, and applications will be accepted until June 1.

“We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity to students who are interested in pursuing a career in the fair and events industry,” Conkle states. “We believe this program will not only provide valuable experience and skills but also create memories that will last a lifetime.”

For more information or to apply, call 307-358-2398 or e-mail courtny.conkle@ wyo.gov.

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

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Top Sellers Lot 11 – Heiken

Incentive 2030 – Price:

$16,000 DOB: 1/29/22

Sire: Sitz Incentive 704H

Dam’s Sire: Sitz Logo 12964 EPDs: BW: -0.2, WW: +81, YW: +144 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Thousand Hills Angus, Toston, Mont.

Lot 9 – Heiken Incentive 2070 – Price: $14,000

DOB: 2/6/22 Sire: Sitz

Incentive 704H Dam’s

Sire: Connealy Countdown EPDs: BW: +0.8, WW: +68, YW: +124 and Milk: +31 Buyer: Richard

Angus Ranch, Belfield, N.D.

Lot 13 – Heiken Resilient 2087- Price: $13,000

DOB: 2/9/22

Sire: Sitz

Resilient 10208 Dam’s

Sire: Sitz Logo 12964

EPDs: BW: +1.2, WW: +98, YW: +147 and Milk:

+26 Buyer: Vermilion Ranch, Billings, Mont.

Lot 6 – Heiken Broadview 2412 – Price:

$12,500- DOB: 2/20/22

Sire: Heiken Broadview

Dam’s Sire: JCH Chisum 7019 EPDs: BW: -0.6, WW: +91, YW: +153 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Stevenson Diamond Dot Angus, Hobson, Mont.

Lot 3 – Heiken

Broadview 2004 – Price:

$10,000- DOB: 1/25/22

Sire: Heiken Broadview

Dam’s Sire: Peak Dot No Doubt 69F EPDs: BW: +0.7, WW: +91, YW: +152 and Milk: +21

Buyer: Ed Beers, Isabel, S.D.

Lot 17 – Heiken Cowboy Kind 2058 – Price:

$10,000- DOB: 2/6/22

Sire: HA Cowboy Kind

8157 Dam’s Sire: Sitz

Investment 689B EPDs: BW: +2.9, WW: +85, YW: +164 and Milk: +31 can be comprised, leaving a newborn calf without adequate protection.”

Buyer: Buyan Ranch, Sheridan, Mont.

The company further notes, “For decades, producers and veterinarians have used pre-calving scour vaccines with the hope the dam will impart antibodies into the colostrum to protect her calf.”

Vaccination considerations

The main goal of precalving vaccinations is to maximize protection against the calf scours complex, which can become an incredibly costly issue on any operation.

In a Jan. 4, 2016 article published in Drovers, experts explain scour vaccines must be delivered to a pregnant female at the correct dose and window of time in order for them to be effective in transmitting protection to the newborn calf.

“Pre-calving vaccinations stimulate production of antibodies in the motherʼs body, which are then directed toward the mammary gland when she begins producing colostrum. Increased levels of antibodies targeted to scours organisms in the blood of the mother while she produces colostrum results in more of these specific antibodies in the colostrum,” the article reads.

The article further notes these antibodies are then passively delivered to the calf through its first drink of colostrum, which should occur within the first 12 to 24 hours of life.

In order to ensure the most effective transfer of antibodies, producers must administer vaccine at the proper time. Drovers notes pregnant females begin to form colostrum by pulling antibodies from the blood and storing them in mammary tissue three to five weeks before calving, and this process continues until birth.

“Depending on the age of the female and type of product used, there are different requirements which need to be followed,” writes Drovers. “Heifers require an initial vaccination followed by a booster at least three weeks later, whereas cows that have been vaccinated in previous years only require an annual booster.”

Additionally, the article notes it is important to follow vaccine label instructions and consult with a local veterinarian when creating a precalving vaccination program for a specific operation.

Animal handling considerations

When administering precalving scour vaccines to heavy-bred cows, experts advise producers take extra low-stress handling precautions to reduce the instance of potential abortion.

Although cattle generally handle cold weather better than hot weather, these vaccines are given during a period of time when there are still nasty winter weather conditions and frigid temperatures, which is another stressor producers need to consider.

In a Sept. 10, 2014 BEEF Magazine article written by Heather Smith Thomas, South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian and Professor Dr. Russ Daly notes if cattle have been stressed by weather, such as a recent blizzard or cold temperatures, it may be best to postpone until a calmer day.

“We don’t want to be working cattle if there’s a huge cold front coming in. Even if producers scheduled help and a veterinarian on a certain day, they might want to reschedule if weather will be really bad,” agrees University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Dean and Director Charles Stoltenow.

When conditions allow producers to work their cattle, Stoltenow says it is important to go slow so cattle and the crew don’t build up a sweat and subsequently chill when standing around.

University of Idaho Extension Beef Specialist John Hall says this is also important to prevent cattle slipping and falling if conditions are icy.

“A non-slip surface where cattle exit the chute is also important,” Hall shares. “Packed snow, ice or a slick concrete apron at the chute exit can lead to cattle spills.”

Hall suggests chopping or shoveling icy surfaces and applying sand or salt to add traction and help heavy-bred cattle keep their footing.

Daly encourages producers to pre-check their facilities to ensure chutes, gates and other moving parts are not frozen and are working properly.

Product handling considerations

“Maintaining animal health products at the required temperature is imperative,” says Daly, who advises producers keep vaccines at refrigerator temperature when using them. He notes freezing will inactivate modified-live vaccines and create compounds in killed vaccines which can cause cattle to get sick.

To avoid this, Daly suggests placing hot packs, rice bags or water bottles in the bottom of Styrofoam or hardplastic coolers to keep vaccines, needles and syringes from freezing while also not getting too warm.

On a warmer day, University of Idaho Lemhi County Extension Educator Shannon Williams says producers can simply keep vaccines in their pocket and hold syringes and needles under their coat to utilize body heat and keep the contents from getting too cold.

While keeping vaccine from freezing is crucial, Daly and Williams note it is also important to resist from getting them too warm.

“Never put vaccines on the pickup’s heater or defroster, as they may get too warm. It’s a fine line trying to keep it within the proper window of temperature,” Williams says

Daly adds, “Don’t expose vaccines to hot temperatures. This also applies to pour-on products and antibiotics. Start with something at proper temperature, and don’t let it freeze.

“When using pour-on dewormer or delousing products administered via tubing, it doesn’t take very cold temperatures to freeze the tube,” he continues. “It pays to find ways to keep those products insulated and keep the tubing heated while working cattle. It’s much better to keep things from freezing than trying to thaw them out.”

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

WWGA continued from page A1 domestic sheep flocks will be moving along their migration trails, leaving desert-sagebrush range- lands and moving to the high country of the BridgerTeton National Forest.

Festival attendees will have the opportunity to go on a self-guided tour to see flocks on the move or sign up for a commercial tour, which includes joining in on moving sheep wagons and providing other support for local shepherds.

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This is a great chance for the public to see the animals and people who live alongside them in action.

Events on July 1 include an all-day vendor fair and programming for all ages, followed by the “Sheepherders Come Bye” lamb feast. During dinner, several individuals will be honored with awards, and a dance will follow.

The morning of July 2 will bring other educational activities, and members of WWGA will gather for a business meeting.

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Input, donations and involvement

The festival committee is happy to consider ideas for demos, workshops or other activities which might enhance the festival, so they encourage any public input.

Organizations or businesses wanting to get involved in the festival are also encouraged to contact WWGA.

“We’ve got some great ideas, and we’d love to have partnerships to make them happen,” says WWGA Executive Director Alison Crane.

Although there will be a few ticketed events, WWGA notes donations and sponsorships for the festival will help make many of the weekend’s events free to the public.

Craft and food vendors are encouraged to set up shop at the festival’s vendor fair on July 1, and booth spaces can be reserved for as little as $25. Educational vendors are also welcome, and WWGA encourages activities for the public to participate in and enjoy at these booths.

The City of Kemmerer has signed on as a festival sponsor and has allocated use of the South Lincoln Training and Events Center for most activities, along with Triangle Park in the heart of downtown for the vendor fair.

Cat Urbigkit is the vice president of WWGA. She can be reached by visiting WWGA’s website, wyowool.com

The total value of fish sales received by trout growers in the U.S. totaled $103 million for 2022, up four percent from 2021.

The number of trout 12 inches and longer sold during 2022 totaled 27.2 million fish, up three percent from the previous year.

The average price per pound was $2.19, up seven percent from the previous year. The value of sales for the 2022 marketing year was $94.7 million, up three percent from 2021. For trout 12 inches or longer, 69.3 percent were sold to processors.

The number of six- to 12-inch trout sold during 2022 totaled 5.01 million fish, up three percent from 2021. The average price per pound was $4.39 during 2022, up slightly from the 2021 price.

The total value of sales was $6.89 million during 2022, up 14 percent from the previous year. The major sales outlets for six- to 12-inch trout were for recreational stocking, accounting for 53.7 percent of total sales.

The number of one- to six-inch trout sold during 2022 totaled 5.21 million, up four percent from the previous year. The average value per 1,000 fish was $246 during 2022, up from $241 in 2021. The total value of sales was $1.28 million, up six percent from last year’s total.

Trout distributed for restoration, conservation, enhancement or recreational purposes, primarily by state and federal hatcheries, included 5.73 million 12-inch or longer fish, 64.8 million six- to 12-inch fish and 45.1 million one- to six-inch fish.

The estimated value of fish distributed totaled $139 million, up slightly from 2021.

Total losses of all trout intended for sale were 10.1 million fish during 2022. Disease accounted for 66 percent of these losses.

For a full copy of the Trout Production Report, visit nass. usda.gov. For state specific questions, contact Wyoming NASS State Statistician Leslee Lohrenz at 800-392-3202.

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Vilsack.

He noted in 1862, in the midst of the Civil War, the president of the U.S. decided there was a need for the country to have a Department of Agriculture as well as a research unit so farmers, ranchers and those who lived in rural communities could proposer.

“He understood and appreciated that a democracy required a food-secure nation. He also understood the importance of research and making sure farms and ranches received information and knowledge. So, in addition to starting the department, he also had a vision of establishing our land-grant university system and Extension opportunities,” shared Vilsack.

He further noted during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace understood the importance of investing in conservation and the need for farmers and ranchers to have a stable income.

Therefore, Wallace created a supply management system, which was in place for nearly 60 years until Secretary Earl Butz took office. Butz understood world expansion and that the world needed more food production.

“Butz famously said he wanted farmers to plant fence row to fence row, and farmers did,” explained Vilsack.

“The agriculture industry responded with extraordinary innovation and technology,” he added. “In my lifetime, the productivity of American farmers has improved by 17 times. It’s truly a remarkable story of innovation.”

Challenges impacting ag

Continuing his history recap of the agriculture sector, Vilsack shared increased productivity resulted in the increased cost of seeding a crop which encouraged farmers to spread the cost over larger areas of land, ultimately impacting rural populations.

However, as the industry focused on productivity and innovation, it lost one of its most precious resources – topsoil.

Additionally, recent challenges have included a global pandemic, invasion and a year-long war between Ukraine and Russia, increased input costs for producers and weather challenges such as droughts, wildfires and fierce storms.

“We learned from the experiences of these challenges that American agriculture and our food system was extraordinarily efficient, but wasn’t as resilient as we needed it to be,” said Vilsack. “We rebounded from all of these conflicts and challenges, and over the last two years, we’ve enjoyed record farm income.”

“The chief economist’s recent report suggests we won’t set a record this year, but it also suggests we will have higher income than the historical average,” he added. “In fact, the past couple of years have beat the historical income by 50 percent.”

He mentioned while historical income was noted, it’s difficult to recognize who benefited.

“While we had record income, large commercial-sized operations did very well, and they should after investing a lot of time and energy in producing an extraordinary crop. However, the other 90 percent or so struggled,” he said.

“We are at a pivotal moment. We have to ask ourselves a serious question about whether we want a system which continues to see further consolidation and the impacts this has on farmers, ranchers and rural communities, or whether we’re innovative enough to figure out a new, different way – an expanded opportunity – so we have

“I know there are challenges out there, but I’m excited about the future. If we do this right, we will continue to invest in multiple opportunities for farmers and ranchers to profit.”

Agriculture record income, one that is not shared by a few but by many,” he continued.

Investing in new markets

Vilsack explained an innovative strategy for farmers and ranchers could include generating new markets and on-farm diversity.

“It’s not just growing crops and selling them, or raising livestock and selling them, or receiving government payments,” said Vilsack. “We can be innovative and creative enough to create additional profit opportunities.”

Vilsack mentioned an early success in developing sustainable agriculture products is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program, which looks to expand America’s climate-smart commodities, leverages the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart commodity production and provides direct, meaningful benefits to production agriculture, including to small and underserved producers.

“So instead of two or three ways to generate profit and income on an operation, we have five, six or seven different ways,” he said. “Each farm becomes a center of entrepreneurship.”

Additionally, he said funding and tools from the American Rescue Plan, Commodity Credit Corporation, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act will allow the agriculture sector to rise to the occasion and “think anew.”

“Now that small- or mid-sized operations can stay in business, they can adopt sustainable agriculture practices and produce renewable energy and fuel for the country so we’re energy independent. This will help create lower costs for energy in their communities,” he said.

“They can also create an opportunity for higher farm income, more rural jobs, better soil health, purer water quality and a stronger sense of community and connection,” he added. “This is the future, and it’s what we’re investing in now.”

Vilsack further mentioned investing in new markets and innovation, while still important, is not only about farmers’ and ranchers’ income, opportunities or entrepreneurship. It’s also about the essence of this country.

“I know there are challenges out there, but I’m excited about the future,” shared Vilsack. “If we do this right, we will continue to invest in multiple opportunities for farmers and ranchers to profit.”

He added, “The seeds of innovation are all about creating new opportunities. The opportunity for growth comes down to these opportunities. And, I ask all of you to join us in making this happen because our farmers and ranchers need it, and our country depends on it.” found they last longer and breed back better if we wait a year to breed them,” he says.

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

Zack explains he can walk through his herd of cattle and tell which cows were bred as replacement heifers because they tend to be smaller and don’t last as long. Although many other producers don’t do this, Zack says he has found it to be pretty effective.

Additionally, the ranch produces all of their own hay on 2,000 acres.

Overcoming challenges

Like other producers across the state, Zack and Hannah have faced many challenges, but they note nothing is impossible with a little bit of hard work and support from family and friends.

Zack shares they don’t deal with a lot of predator issues in the area, but one of their biggest challenges is having a short growing season.

“Our ranch house is at 8,000 feet in elevation but our cattle operations run all the way up over 10,000 feet,” mentions Zack. “With elevation being so high, our growing season can be pretty short, so it can be difficult – we are pretty lucky if we get two crops rotations off of our pastures.”

Some producers in higher elevations deal with brisket disease, but Zack shares he focuses on choosing bulls testing well on pulmonary arterial pressure tests. Therefore, brisket disease isn’t really a concern for him, but something he is always watching for.

WyFB involvement

Today, the couple actively participates in the Wyoming Farm Bureau (WyFB) Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranch- ers (YF&R) Committee. The couple notes they’ve enjoyed being involved and learning new things.

“Before getting involved, I didn’t really know what they did. But, I had a brother who was involved, and he was aging out of YF&R. He invited me to an annual WyFB conference in Cody a few years ago,” Zack explains. “It looked like a good opportunity to go out, meet new people and get new ideas. I was really interested in learning and getting ideas from other people, as well as advocating for agriculture.”

The couple has enjoyed being a part of the committee and found it has been a good way to get involved in their community. Zack shares the organization has been a great stepping stone and looks forward to other ways he can help in his community.

Ranching lifestyle and advice

Although the ranch work never ends, Zack notes it’s something he truly enjoys, and he never finds himself looking forward to the weekend like he did when he worked a nineto-five job during the week days as a diesel mechanic.

“The reason I came back was because I wanted to be able to raise my kids and spend time with my family,” he shares. “I really enjoy the fact I can have my family with me at any time, and I love the freedom I have.”

He adds, “For the little time I did work at other jobs, I didn’t like how I was always thinking about or excited about the weekend. But, as a rancher, I no longer think this way – I love what I do all day, every day, and I’m never looking for a

Gov. issues proclamation

Gov. Mark Gordon has issued an official proclamation declaring the week of March 6-11 as Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week. The governor noted the importance of reading and agriculture as the state celebrates Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week.

Educating Wyoming elementary school children about agriculture and the role Wyoming farmers and ranchers play in keeping Wyoming strong is critical.

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer and Rancher Committee started the Ag Books for Kids Project in 2005 with a goal of building the collection of accurate agriculture reading materials in the state’s elementary schools.

The grassroots strength of the Farm Bureau Federation enables the Ag Books for Kids Project to reach across the state of Wyoming. Each year, the county Farm Bureau Federations purchase nearly 800 books to donate to Wyoming elementary schools.

Farmer and rancher volunteer members often conduct classroom book readings and activities to help students meet an actual farmer or rancher and learn directly from them about the food they grow.

Wyoming students and teachers are encouraged to visit their school’s elementary library to check out the 2023 book “Popcorn Country” by Cris Peterson. Three contests are offered for Wyoming students to encourage use of the book and provide application opportunities for what is learned.

The 2023 contests include a coloring contest for Kindergarten and first graders, a poster contest for second and third graders and a marketing ad contest for fourth and fifth graders. Contest rules and details are available at wyfb.org. The county contest deadline is March 31.

break because I love it.”

Hannah grew up on her family’s operation showing cattle in 4-H and open shows. She notes she is learning a lot by being back on the ranch and fulfilling her duties as a ranch wife.

She shares, “As others looking at getting involved with production ag, it’s okay to get ideas, but they shouldnʼt feel like they have to do it the way everyone else is doing it.”

“At times it can be intimidating, because as a young producer, we’re immersed in a community of people who have done ranching a specific way,” mentions Hannah. “It can be easy to feel like we won’t succeed if we don’t follow in our predecessors’ footsteps. But, in reality, it’s okay to reach out and get information, because sometimes it takes trial and error to figure out what works best for you and reaching your goals.”

Zack shares, “I wasn’t excited about getting any kind of education at all. I didn’t want to go to school, but I did and I’m glad I did.”

As this event.

March 6 Goshen County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 1-5 p.m. Platte Valley Bank Meeting Room, Torrington. For more information, call Brian Sebade at 307-721-2571.

March 6 Casper College Annual Doornbos Lecture Series, 6 p.m., Gertrude Krampert Center for Theatre and Dance, Casper College, Casper. Free and open to the public.

March 7 University of Wyoming Big Horn County Extension 2023 Extravaganza, 2-8:30 p.m. Basin Fairgrounds, Basin. For more information or to RSVP, call 307-272-0576, 307-568-4160 or 307-388-0383.

March 8 State Trade Expansion Program Logistics of Export Webinar, online. For more information, visit sba.gov

March 9 Fremont County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dubois Community Center, Dubois. For more information, call Chance Marshall at 307-332-2363.

March 9 Campbell County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 12-4 p.m. Cottonwood Room of the George Amos Memorial Building, Gillette. For more information, call Jaycie Arndt at 307-673-2856

March 10-11

March 10-12

Harvest Wyoming Small Farm Symposium, Central Wyoming College Health and Science building, Riverton. For more information, visit harvestwyoming.eventbrite.com or call 307-347-3431.

Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous, Cache County Event Center, Logan, Utah. For more information, visit cvcowboy.org

March 10-12 Black Hills Gun Show, The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood, S.D. For more information, call 605-641-0870 or 307-751-1877.

March 11 Weston County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 12-4 p.m. Weston County Fairgrounds, Newcastle. For more information, call Jaycie Arndt at 307-673-2856.

March 13 Sublette County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 10 a.m. Sublette County Extension Office, Pinedale. For more information, call Hudson Hill at 307-885-3132.

March 13 Sweetwater County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 2 p.m. Community Center, Farson. For more information, call Hudson Hill at 307-885-3132.

March 14 Lincoln County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 1 p.m. Afton Civic Center, Afton. For more information, call Hudson Hill at 307-885-3132.

March 14-16 National Cover Crop Summit, online. For more information and to register, visit covercropstrategies.com

March 15 Washakie County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Washakie County Extension Office, Worland. For more information, call Caitlin Youngquist at 307-347-3431.

March 16 Bureau of Land Management South Pass City Trail Opportunity Open House, 5:30-7 p.m. Lander Library, Lander. For more information, call Jared Oakleaf at 307-332-8400 or Joe Ellis at 307-332-3684.

March 16 Fremont County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lander Extension Office, Lander. For more information, call Chance Marshall at 307-332-2363.

March 16 Cattle Market Update and Free Meal, 6 p.m., Ramkota Hotel, Casper. For more information and to RSVP by March 13, call 307-747-6377.

March 18 Natrona County Cow-Belles Annual Gala, Hilton Garden Inn, Casper. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Natrona County Cow-Belles on Facebook or e-mail nccowbelles@gmail.com.

March 21 Sheridan County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 12-4 p.m. Sheridan County Extension Office, Sheridan. For more information, call Jaycie Arndt at 307-673-2856.

March 22 Crook County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 12-4 p.m. Crook County Extension Community Room, Sundance. For more information, call Jaycie Arndt at 307-673-2856.

March 22 State Trade Expansion Program Money Talk Webinar, online. For more information, visit sba.gov

March 22 U.S. Department of Agriculture Schedule F Webinar, 1 p.m., online. For more information and to register, visit farmersgov.com

March 23 Crook County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 12-4 p.m. Greater Hulett Community Center, Hulett. For more information, call Jaycie Arndt at 307-673-2856.

March 23 Uinta County Private Pesticide Applicator Program, 1 p.m. Mountain View Library, Mountain View. For more information, contact Hudson Hill at 307-885-3132.

Worland, WY

March 6 McCann Red Angus Annual Bull Sale, Billings Livestock Commission, Billings, Mont., 208-743-5517, 208-790-0646, mccannredangus.com

March 6 Veseth Cattle Company 17th Annual Sale, Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow, Mont., 406-658-2504, vesethcattleco.com

March 7 Ipsen Cattle Company 10th Annual Internet Bull Sale, 208-681-4794, 208681-4793, ipsencattle.com

March 7 Apex Angus 50th Value Added Production Sale, at the ranch, Valier, Mont., 406-279-3341, 406-472-3245, apexangus.com

March 8 Sitz Angus 21st Annual Spring Bull Sale, at the ranch, Dillon, Mont., 406683-5277, 406-581-6448, 208-670-2364, sitzangus.com

March 8 Heart River Ranch/Open A Angus Annual Production Sale, the Feedlot, Belfield, N.D., 701-575-8145, 701-623-4461, openangus.com, heartrivergenetics.com

March 10 Leland Red Angus 40th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Sidney, Mont., 701-565-2347, 701-565-2361, lelandredangus.com

March 10 Quest of the West 18th Annual Cattle Sale, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, Spanish Fork, Utah, 801-420-2962, questofthewestcattle.net

March 11 MTR Cattle Company Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307217-0408, 307-217-0409, mtrcattle.com

March 11 Diamond Peak Cattle Company Diamonds in the Rough Bull Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 970-326-8621, diamondpeakcattle.com

March 13 Holden Herefords 57th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Valier, Mont., 406-450-1029, holdenherefords.com

March 13 Pine Coulee Bull Sale, Wagon Box Ranch, Hardin, Mont., 406-855-2832, 406-780-1230, pinecoulee.com

March 13 P\T Livestock Annual High Country Genetics Performance Bull Sale, Shoshoni, 307-709-8351, 307-709-8361, ptlivestock.com

March 14 Hancock Livestock Seventh Annual Bull Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-250-6900, hancocklivestock.com

March 14 Cooper Hereford Ranch 57th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Willow Creek, Mont., 406-539-6885, cooperherefords.com

March 14 Loosli Red Angus 49th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Ashton, Idaho, 208-652-3303, 208-227-3779, 208-351-3333, loosliredangus.com

March 16 Carter Cattle Company 24th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Pingree, Idaho, 208-390-4811, 208-681-9711, 208-681-8859, cartercattleco.com

March 17 Black Summit Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Black Summit Cattle Sale Facility, Powell, 307-899-3553, 307-899-1764, blacksummitcattle.com

March 17 Montana Performance Bull Co-op with Basin Angus Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Midland Bull Test Sale Facility, Columbus, Mont., 406-780-1219, 406321-2470, 406-350-0350, basinangus.com

March 18 Triangle J Ranch and Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch LLC Colorado Select Sale, Centennial Livestock Auction, Fort Collins, Colo., 303-627-5085, 970481-2570, trianglejranch.com, altenburgsuperbaldy.com

March 18

Gnerer Angus Annual Bull Sale, at the Ranch, Olive, Mont., 406-427-5293, 406-498-6113, gnererangus.com

The headline and story read:

Ice Jam Up River

With below-normal temperatures in Saratoga and record snowfall in both the Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Mountains, local residents are concerned with ice jams, flooding or both. A news item in the April 19, 1909 issue of The Saratoga Sun expressed similar concerns.

The articles reads:

This morning, the river is filled with an angry flood, full of broken ice, the result of an ice gorge somewhere up river.

The water in the river has been rising steadily for the past three or four days and is higher than usual this morning. It is now almost as high as at any time last year, and yet, the snow has not gone out of the hills surrounding the town, to say nothing of the foothills and mountains.

There is hardly anyone so skeptical at this time as to doubt we are soon to have the highest water seen here for many years. The weather has remained cool all through April, and this has held back the melting of the snow.

When the warm weather does set in, the banks will not hold the flood.

If any preparations are to be made to keep the water out of the town, they had better be made now, as it will be impossible to do anything when the waters are out of the riverbanks.

Yet, another article in the March 25, 1920 issue of the Rawlins Republican had another slant on an ice jam.

Eight Hundred Woolies Saved by Ice Jam Worland, March 20 – Eight hundred head of sheep, marooned on a little island in the Big Horn River and belonging to the Dickie outfit, were saved from being washed downstream by the biggest ice jam ever witnessed in the river here.

Ice was piled high on all sides of the island, forming a dam which kept out the water and prevented floodwaters from reaping a heavy toll. The owners of the animals later paid $1,422 for the rescue of the sheep through their transfer to a safe place.

Worland was also subjected to a small flood from Nowater Creek, when railroaders were striving to save a bridge and inadvertently turned the tide down the tracks into town, flooding streets and basements.

The Worland Lumber and Hardware Company sustained damages amounting to $6,000, and others reported smaller damages.