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Quick Bits CEO Named The Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (CBB) has named Gregory Hanes as their new CEO. Hanes comes to CBB from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), where he was most recently the vice president of international marketing programs. He also served as the liaison from USMEF to the beef industry and worked with many national and state beef organizations. Hanes was born and raised in Cheyenne.

Hemp industry looks at growth, development and investment Casper – In his second chance to talk about Wyoming’s agriculture industry, Gov. Mark Gordon addressed Focus: Hemp, a meeting held as part of the Wyoming Agriculture Diversification Summit on April 11 in Casper, saying, “I am

very excited about the opportunity hemp represents for Wyoming, not only because of the crop but also because of the great diversity in our ag community.” Hemp industry “Wyoming is setting the pace in the hemp industry,”

Gordon commented. “We have states all around us telling us we can’t do things, and we shouldn’t do things. Yet, Wyoming is leading the way.” “The hemp industry – and agriculture in general – can play a big role in Wyoming's

economy,” he added. “Wyoming is the leader here.” Gordon noted he is pushing to do everything possible to put crops in the ground, adding, “I also want to make sure whatever we do can stand the test of time. We are Please see HEMP on page 11

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PLC continues fighting for western issues in D.C. Washington, D.C. – As President Donald Trump approaches the half-way point in his first term in Washington, D.C., his influence on the U.S. capitol city is apparent, said Ethan Lane, executive director of the Public Lands Council (PLC), during the organization’s annual legislative fly-in held in early April. “We have a lot of new members and a lot of new faces in Congress,” Lane summarized. “A lot of those new faces are in pretty conflicted districts.” House of Representatives With the last election, control of the House of Representatives shifted to a Democratic majority. However, 31 Democratic members of Congress come from districts that voted for Donald Trump and previ-

ously had Republican representation in Congress. “Those new Democratic members represent an opportunity,” he said, noting that cattlemen and women have a big opportunity to inform those members of Congress in purple districts about important issues facing the West. “We need to make sure new folks coming through the door aren’t only hearing negative things like the reference to cattle in the Green New Deal or comments from people who live in cities who don’t understand how food gets to their plate.” Senate While Republicans have maintained control of Please see PLC on page 4

Beef Exports U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the government of Tunisia and the United States have finalized U.S. export certificates to allow imports of U.S. beef, poultry and egg products into Tunisia. This announcement follows meetings between U.S. and Tunisian officials on the safety and wholesomeness of U.S. beef, poultry and egg products.

5G Race

During an announcement at the White House, President Donald Trump and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai laid out the vision for the “Race to 5G,” along with a Rural Digital Opportunity Fund plan. In addition to the 5G developments, FCC is also going to invest $20.4 billion into high-speed broadband networks across rural America during a 10-year period. The money would come from a yet to be created Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.

Bison Tag

Gov. Mark Gordon, with support from the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation, is raffling off a Governor’s Bison License for just $10 to Wyoming residents who are eligible to hunt in the state. All Wyoming residents who are eligible to hunt in Wyoming can enter the raffle. Tickets are limited to one per person, and the bison license is non-transferable. The winning ticket will be drawn during Cheyenne Frontier Days.

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Castration strategies Castration affects the bottom line “The timing and method in which a rancher chooses to castrate their bull calves can make a difference in terms of safety and growth of bull calves,” says Wheatland area Veterinarian Steve Lucas. Lucas explains there are pros and cons to different methods of castration, including open castrations, banding and delayed castration. “There isn’t a single definitive time every rancher should castrate,” says Lucas. “There are some factors to keep in mind, especially in consideration of utilizing the natural growth stimulation associated with testosterone or using an implant.” Open castration “I’ve found the most common timing is around two months of age during branding time,” Lucas notes. “Most people will use an open castration method at this time.” Lucas explains the high level of safety associated with an open castration, especially at a young age, makes it very popular among ranchers. “At this point in a calf’s life, the testicles are still relatively small,” Lucas says. “They don’t bleed very much, and the calves are easier to Please see CALF on page 8

WSF names interim manager

Douglas – The Wyoming State Fair Board is pleased to announce that Dan Cheney has been named interim manager of the Wyoming State Fair while a search is conducted for a full-time manager. A Wyoming native, Cheney grew up on a ranch and competed as a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association card-carrying steer wrestler. Cheney brings years of experience and expertise in all levels of the fair, festival and rodeo industries to the Wyoming State Fair. He has served as Chief Operating Officer of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, president and CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days, founder, CEO and president of Forbes Capital Business Group Inc., director of global marketing and business development for Pro Equine Group and general manager of The Show Place Arena in Memphis, Tenn. Cheney has a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Wyoming and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Memphis. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be named interim manager of the Wyoming State Fair,” said Cheney. “As a Wyoming native, I’m excited to help the State Fair Board bridge the gap to a full time manager and be a part of putting on this great event that impacts so many in our State in 2019.” With an interim manager in place, the Wyoming State Fair Board will now start the process of selecting the full time manager of the Wyoming State Fair. The permanent Wyoming State Fair manager is expected to be named following the 2019 Wyoming State Fair. The 2019 Wyoming State Fair will take place on Aug. 13-17 in Douglas. For more information on the Wyoming State Fair, visit wystatefair.com.

Four main components frame the Farm Bill Laramie – “The biggest challenge of understanding the Farm Bill is it is a truly sprawling piece of legislation, coming in at over 1,000 pages,” said Jonathan Coppess, a leading expert on the farm bill and assistant professor of law at the University of Illinois. “One major thing we have to take into consideration as we break down the bill is the things that affect the ranchers in Wyoming may not affect the corn farmers in the Midwest and vice versa,” Coppess explained. “The farm bill has a lot of moving parts that work together to form a functioning piece of legislation.” Coppess was invited to speak to students at the University of Wyoming Col-

lege of Law as a part of their Workers’ Compensation Symposium held in late March. The series covered topics ranging from the farm bill to the legalities of employing workers on the farm. Measuring the bill “The four main components of the bill that will be included no matter what are supplemental nutrition, conservation, crop insurance and farm programs,” Coppess said. “These four components will help frame budgets for the rest of the programs in the bill.” Coppess explained the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is tasked with calculating the estimated spending for the bill

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The Picture of Agriculture If one wants to see a current picture of our nation’s agriculture, the 2017 Census of American Agriculture is out and ready to take its place in history. This ag census was first conducted in 1840 in conjunction with From the the decennial census. Remember, agriPublisher culture was huge in America in those Dennis Sun times. It still is today, but America’s diversity is hundreds of times bigger. The Census for Agriculture accounts for all farms and ranches and the people who operate them. After 1920, the census was taken every four to five years, and since 1982, it has come out regularly every five years. Since 1997, it has been conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS is the federal statistical agency responsible for producing official data about U.S. agriculture, and it remains the only source of comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county in the nation. NASS data is invaluable for planning the future of agriculture, such as the Farm Bill. “We are pleased to deliver the Census of Agriculture to America and especially grateful to the farmers and ranchers who participated,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “We can use the census to tell the tremendous story of U.S. agriculture and how it is changing. As a data-driven organization, we are eager to dig in to this wealth of information to advance our goals of supporting farmers and ranchers, facilitating rural prosperity and strengthening stewardship of private lands efficiently and with integrity.” These 800-some pages of data provide valuable insights into demographics, economics, land and activities on U.S. farms and ranches. In the last five years, the number of farms and ranches is down 3.2 percent. With an average size of 441 acres, up 1.6 percent, ranchers occupy 900 million acres, which is down 1.6 percent. A total of 96 percent of farms and ranches are family owned, and farms with over 2,000 acres make up 58 percent of farm land. Of the 2.04 million farms and ranches, 76,856 made $1 million or more in 2017, which represents just over two-thirds of the $389 billion in total value of production. The 1.56 million operations making under $50,000 represent just 2.9 percent of those in agriculture. Farms and ranches with internet access rose from around 70 percent in 2012 to over 75 percent in 2017. I would guess Wyoming is not that high. The census did show that a total of 133,176 farms and ranches use renewable energy producing systems, more that double the 57,299 in 2012. I would guess most of that figure would be solar for water systems. Some of the demographic highlights include the average age of farm and ranch producers is 57.5, up 1.2 years from 2012. Also, 321,261 farms had young producers, age 35 or less, making decisions, and these operations tend to be larger than average in both acres and sales. The census said, more than any other age group, young producers are making more decisions regarding livestock. Thirty-six percent of all producers are female, and 56 percent of all farms have at least one female decision maker. While these are national statistics, I would guess we will get state and county statistics soon. They will be on the state NASS website. These statistics are great to see where ag is going and who is operating how many acres. Agriculture keeps changing, and we need these numbers to take advantage of opportunities every five years.

GUEST OPINIONS Increasing Beef Demand in 2020 By the Wyoming Beef Council The Wyoming Beef Council (WBC) is developing a marketing plan aimed at increasing beef demand domestically and internationally for the benefit of Wyoming farmers and ranchers in the year 2020. With a close eye on national and international consumer trends, WBC staff annually prepares a marketing plan that supports the mission of the longrange plan while using technology and messaging that speaks to current markets. When deciding how to best employ their marketing budget, WBC identifies population centers and target audiences they want to reach. WBC plans to reach large segments of the population through social media, the internet, and partnering with beef councils located in populated areas. In particular, they will focus on audiences that include health and nutrition influencers and millennial parents.

The millennial generation, those born between 1980 and the early 2000s, is the largest segment of the U.S. population, exceeding 83 million. The beef checkoff continues to conduct extensive research to understand the spending habits, beef knowledge and cooking comfort of this population segment. Some of the key findings of this research include Millennials look to social media as a source for tips about preparing beef. The majority want easy beef recipes that take 30 minutes or less to make. Millennials are also interested in food processing, food production and its effects on the environment. The plan calls for WBC staff to develop and promote additional videos for sharing on social media and expanding the WBC YouTube channel, which currently has over 200,000 views. Through boosted social

media posts and targeted digital advertising, the newly relaunched wybeef.com will have a chance to show off its fresh new look and platform that shines equally bright on mobile devices and home computers. Its recipe section has been greatly expanded and is easy to navigate in today’s digital kitchens. WBC social media platforms will be updated every few days with fresh, informative content. Health and nutrition influencers will be reached through financial investment in the Federation of State Beef Councils and partnerships with agencies such as Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming School Nurses Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. With these relationships, WBC will support the industry in its effort to identify health influencers and share research and science-based facts about the

The Importance of Young Ag Producers Saving for Retirement By Chris Nolt, Solid Rock Wealth Management Developing the habit of saving at an early age and learning how to invest your money wisely provides valuable options at retirement. The advantage of investing early There are huge advantages to begin investing at a young age.

To illustrate this, I give you the following example. A 25-yearold who invests $5,000 per year until age 35 and then stops – for a total of 10 years – has $55,000 invested, while a 35-yearold who invests $5,000 per year until age 60 will total $130,000 invested.

Assuming a constant eight percent rate of return, the person who starts at age 25 reaches age 60 with a balance of $615,000 and the 35-yearold who invests more than twice as much ends up at age 60 with $432,000. That’s nearly a $200,000 difference.

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NEWS BRIEFS Public comment extended The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Wyoming Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WYPDES) Program regulates the discharge of pollutants from point sources. Prior to issuing a permit, the WYPDES Program issues a 30-day public notice to inform interested parties of the proposed permit, and offers an opportunity to the public to provide written comments regarding the proposed permit. On March 15, DEQ’s Water Quality Division issued a 30-day public notice requesting public comments on its proposed renewal of WYPDES permit WY0002062 for expanding the discharge of produced water from the Moneta Divide Gas Field operated by Aethon Energy. Because of the complexity of the proposed permit and level of public interest, DEQ received numerous requests to extend the public comment period and offer public meetings. As a result, DEQ is extending the comment period to the end of business on July 5. Also, the DEQ will hold informational public meetings in Riverton on May 20 at Central Wyoming College and Thermopolis on May 21 at Thermopolis High school. Both meetings will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. During these meetings DEQ staff will present information regarding the proposed permit. Following the presentation attendees will be offered an opportunity to provide comment to assist the department in formulating its final decision. The proposed permit, permit application and modeling study of the proposed discharge are available on WQD’s website at deq.state.wy.us/wqd/WYPDES.

USDA extends applications U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced farmers and ranchers have until May 10 to submit an initial fiscal year (FY) 2019 application for the nation’s largest working lands program, the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Over 70 million acres across the country are currently enrolled in CSP contracts, and this enrollment period presents an opportunity for even more farmers to advance whole-farm conservation on their lands. CSP helps producers to improve their profitability and sustainability by protecting and enhancing soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat across millions of acres of agricultural land. The 2019 sign-up is the first enrollment period following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, during which attempts were made to eliminate the program entirely. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) was among many farm advocates that fought for the preservation of CSP in the Farm Bill. NSAC also helped to secure several significant policy improvements to the program that further incentivize the most impactful conservation activities within CSP. NSAC urges all eligible farmers and ranchers to take advantage of this opportunity and to apply for CSP before the May 10 deadline. This means that the FY 2019 CSP sign-up will look very similar to last year’s enrollment process and program structure. Structural differences, including total funding available and the renewals process, will be changed immediately. Increases to payment rates for cover crops and resource conserving crop rotations will also go into immediate effect.

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WGFD meeting dates set The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s next meeting is April 23-24 in Riverton. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn. The public is invited to attend and provide input on important topics. On April 22, the Commission and department staff will meet for a work session with no official agency business conducted or decisions made. The public is invited to attend, but there will be no call to the public. Beginning on April 23, the Commission will be asked to vote to approve hunting season regulations for 2019 and big game highway crossing projects. The Commission will also hear informational presentations on department’s use of unmanned aircraft systems, 2019 grizzly bear legislation and impacts to management, gray wolf status, University of Wyoming research on mule deer and Bighorn sheep, an overview of the fish hatchery system and a North Dakota wild pheasant capture for the Wyoming bird farm program. Additionally, the National Wild Turkey Federation will present the Commission with a donation for the Access Yes program. A full agenda is available at wgfd.wyo.gov. The public will have a chance to comment on each agenda item and they can speak to the Commission about any matter at the end of the day. An agenda can be found on the Commission webpage. The meeting will be live-streamed on the internet. Learn more and watch online.

Public comments sought The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors will consider updates to the Wyoming State Broadband Enhancement Plan during its quarterly meeting May 16 in Riverton and is seeking public input on the changes until April 26. The proposed additions have been recommended by the Broadband Advisory Council, an 11-member board appointed by the Business Council The Wyoming Legislature established the foundation for the advisory council during 2018 session. Since then, the Business Council has hired a broadband manager, appointed the council members, created a state enhancement plan, established a nationleading internet speed test map and worked to bring fast, reliable internet to greater swaths of Wyoming than ever before. The amendments to the existing broadband plan can be found by visiting wyomingbusiness.org/broadband. For more information email Broadband Manager Russ Elliott at russ. elliott@wyo.gov.

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PLC continued from page 1 the Senate, there are also opportunities there. Sen. Joe Manchin from West Virginia now serves as the ranking member of the Senate Natural Resources Committee. Manchin replaced Ray Cantwell, and he comes from a resourcebased background. “Sen. Manchin wants to learn more, and they want to know what we know,” Lane said. “After two hours in his office, we learned that he also loved what we had to say. Helping these members of Congress understand the benefits of grazing on public lands is imperative.” New issues Among issues that cattle producers are likely to face in the coming years is a push to raise grazing fees, which will likely orig-

inate from Democrats in the House of Representatives. “We've seen this type of effort before, and we’ve killed it before, but we need to educate these folks now while we have the opportunity,” Lane explained. “We are using resources on federal lands that are not edible otherwise to produce steak,” he continued. “Helping members of Congress understand that footprint of grazing and its importance is vital.” Other benefits of grazing are abundant, and what resonates with each Congressman will depend on their background and perspectives. Lane explained, for example, that folks in the West appreciate how grazing manages fuel loads to reduce wildfire, noting

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ESA moves Tanner Beymer, Public Lands Council government affairs specialist, noted work is being moved forward to “streamline Endangered Species Act (ESA) implementation at an agency level.” Three rules have been sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the White House and send back to the Department of the Interior with suggestions for changes. The Department of the Interior expects to submit the rules in the next 30 to 45 days. The three rules deal with Section 4, which covers listing and critical habitat; Section 4(d), which creates rules for threatened species; and Section 7 regarding interagency consultation to make the process go faster. “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has also noted they want to move forward with a second round of rulemaking regarding Section 10, which looks at take provisions and incidental take, as well as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act,” Beymer said.

grazing is the most effective, cost efficient ways to manage catastrophic wildfire. “Wildfire is one of the most expensive issues, and Democrats want to say it’s a climate change issue so there’s nothing we can do. They’re wrong,” he said. “We can use grazing to manage fuel loads and reduce wildfire.” Numerous other ecosystem benefits, advantages for wildlife, water improvements and more would all be lost if the footprint of grazing was reduced. Also, Lane said it is important to emphasize that the economic benefits associated with grazing in small rural communities across the West are also striking. “Ranchers are buying groceries, going to hardware stores and more all year around,” he explained. “When tourists and recreationists go home, ranchers are still there to keep the lights on.” Timing An interesting dynamic in Congress is relatively widespread currently, said Lane, who noted that too often, public lands issues are portrayed as a zero-sum game. “There is a lot of bullying in Congress right now,” he commented, noting divisions are made marking Congressmen as pro-public lands or against public lands. “We want to be cognizant of the fact that groups like Western Values Project, League of Conservation Voters and others are providing a steady diet of information saying grazing is a harmful use that needs to be pushed off.” “Counteracting that message with a message about the value we provide

is important,” Lane added. At the same time, the recreation economy is also a threat. One study showed an $878 billion economic impact from recreation, but Lane said the study was wide-reaching, including every jacket, pair of boots and SUV purchased, as well as every plane ticket to a part of the world where people recreate on public lands. He noted, “If we included every ketchup packet, French fry and bun sold in America, we could get a big number, too.” “Members of Congress have been bludgeoned with these numbers, and they need our perspective, too,” Lane said. Issues Migration corridors are one area recreationists will continue to target, feeding off Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s Secretarial Order 3362, which was signed in May 2018. “Secretarial Order 3362 created new authority for the Department of the Interior (DOI) to designate migration corridors,” Lane explained. While DOI insists they intend states will be the driver behind these designations, Lane said language in the order gives federal agencies too much influence in corridor designations. He noted, “We’ve already seen letters rolled out to landowners asking them to partner on removing fence lines on private lands that are a ‘choke point’ for wildlife. Whether or not they want to partner, they have been marked as a ‘choke point’ for wildlife.” While Lane said some movement must be made on the corridor issue, it must

“We have a lot of new members and a lot of new faces in Congress. A lot of those new faces are in pretty conflicted districts.” – Ethan Lane, Public Lands Council be done in a way that allows ranchers to continue to operate. “We’ve advanced policy on this issue after several roundtables on this issue over the last year,” he said, noting that DOI brought PLC, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Wild Sheep Foundation, Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and The Nature Conservancy together to explore the issue. “We all work with those groups in some capacity, but none of us are comfortable with them making decisions on our land.” In the first part of 2019, moves were made in DOI to designate summer wildlife corridors in the form of a Secretarial Order. How-

ever, the move was halted by swift action from Wyoming’s congressional delegation and the weight of PLC and NCBA. “This conversation isn’t over, and it’s important that we emphasize the importance of grazing, because this is going to keep moving forward,” Lane said. “These recreation and sports groups are going to keep pushing their message, and our best defense is to help people understand why we are a critical part of the equal. We don’t see any of the benefits on public lands if ranchers aren’t managing those resources day by day.” Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr. net.

Meats judging excels The University of Wyoming meats judging team finished in the top 10 at the last three spring contests this season. Team members include Ben Campbell, Sarah Dey, Shelby Gourley, Makenna Greenwald, Robyn Halley, Jake Logar and Brianna Lynnes. The team completed their spring season by placing second overall at the Southeastern Intercollegiate Meats Judging contest. The Southeastern is a two-day contest with day one at The Ohio State University meat lab with all beef products and day two at the University of Kentucky with pork and lamb products. The team placed first in lamb, second in reasons, second in placings, second in specifications, second in beef judging and second in pork judging. Greenwald was high individual, first in beef grading, first in lambs, second in reasons and second in pork. Halley was third overall, first in placings and second in specifications. Gourley was fourth overall, second in beef judging and third in specifications. Lynnes was sixth overall and fourth in lamb. Campbell was seventh overall and first in pork and third in beef grading, and Devey was second in lamb.

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BILL continued from page 1 and the actual spending, as well as other economic factors that play into the bill. “CBO houses the economic experts when it comes to the Farm Bill,” Coppess said. “They calculate what is happening in the economy and how each of the four main programs in the bill are estimated to

spend money.” He noted the Farm Bill has a five-year “sunset period” meaning it must be voted on every five years. Once the five years is up, CBO looks at how the money in the bill was actually spent and compares their original estimates to help frame the new farm

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Taiwan visits WSGA Cheyenne – In mid-March, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) met with members of a delegation of trade officials from Taiwan to discuss trade opportunities moving forward. Since October 2018, Wyoming has maintained an active trade presence in the country, marked by the opening of the Wyoming Asia-Pacific Trade Office in Taipei, Taiwan. “This is the first foreign trade office the state has had in nearly 30 years,” comments Jim Magagna, WSGA executive vice president. “It represents a significant opportunity to enter markets in Taiwan and throughout the region for Wyoming agricultural and mineral production, thereby adding value to our key commodities.” Serving beef “Wyoming beef has stood out in discussions with Taiwanese business and government leaders over the past year,” says Magagna. “Beef was also a prominent factor in the direction and funding provided by the Wyoming legislature in 2018.” WSGA and the Wyoming Business Council have collaborated to ensure Wyoming beef has a market in Taiwan, with the first beef in serving 80 government officials, business leaders and Wyoming guests dining on high-quality Wyoming beef on Oct. 3, after a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the Trade Office. “The beef came from Murraymere Farms near Powell and was prepared in six different manners by the chefs at the Sherwood Taipei Hotel,” Magagna says. “Two additional shipments since that time have enabled the hotel to feature Wyoming beef on their menu.” Producer focused With growing potential

for marketing Wyoming beef in Taiwan – and ultimately other Asia-Pacific countries, Magagna notes Wyoming producers must be at the forefront of discussions to expand trade efforts. “Wyoming cattle producers must be at the center of these efforts. Success will be measured by the value-added opportunities that provide a greater return to our producers,” Magagna explains. “This, in turn, will require a commitment from producers to participate in the program.” In late March, WSGA officers met with Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Director General Alex K.S. Fan and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Vice Consul Tony, Nien-Tsu, HU to continue communications about beef trade with Taiwan. While three shipments to Taiwan is only the beginning, Magagna and WSGA note there are challenges that must be overcome. Among these challenges, he cites the establishment of beef processing facilities in the state will be necessary. Additionally, Taiwanese customers must be assured Wyoming producers will provide sufficient quantities of highquality Wyoming beef to meet market demands. A cooperative effort between WSGA, the Wyoming Business Council, Wyoming legislators, local interests and potential investors will continue. “The Wyoming Beef initiative will continue to hold a prominent place in the work of WSGA in 2019,” adds Magagna. Saige Albert, managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, compiled this article from several sources. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

bill. Supplemental nutrition Coppess explained the main thing to understand about supplemental nutrition provisions within the farm bill is that it is not an unemployment program but a poverty program. “The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) generally takes upwards of 70 percent of the spending within the farm bill,” Coppess said. “It’s very sad to think about, but the fact of the matter is, millions of Americans still struggle to put food on their table.” He noted the spending on the 2014 Farm Bill was much lower in actuality than the original CBO estimates. “The economy has improved a lot, fewer people are unemployed and when people are employed they move above the poverty line and no longer qualify for the program,” said Coppess. Crop insurance “The bulk of the funds within the crop insurance section of the farm bill comes from premium subsidies,” Coppess explained. “This is not a direct payment to farmers but an offset to the premium cost.” “About 62 percent of the cost of this policy is fed-

eral crop insurance, including the costs associated with loss and delivery expenses,” said Coppess. He explained crop insurance can be purchased on a field-by-field basis or on an entire enterprise basis. Crop insurance is rated looking at loss ratios and likelihood of loss based on historical data for the county or field. “For every dollar spend on indemnity payouts or loss, we want to bring a dollar back into this program,” Coppess said. “A lot goes into the rating in this program and keeping it functioning as a whole.” Conservation “The way we look at conservation has changed a lot over the last few decades,” Coppess said. “There are increasing concerns as to how farming practices affect conservation and overall quality of the environment.” One of the biggest topics of conservation lately has been the use of cover crops during fallow stretches to reduce wind and weather erosion. “We want to remove any negative impacts associated with using conservation techniques,” said Coppess. “When we improve the risk component of fields through healthy practices it encour-

“The Farm Bill is such a broad and often ominous piece of legislation we have to look at it in small pieces to get a better understanding of how it affects individual producers,”– Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois ages farmers to adopt better soil practices.” Coppess noted conservation programs account for $6 billion a year in federal investment on private lands, the largest of any private land investment. “Some of the programs involve taking fields out of production completely and moving to a cover system with grass or trees and others keep production in the field intact but provide contract payments as farmers improve conservation practices across the farm,” Coppess explained. He continued, “There are also working lands agreements that help offset costs of implementing conservation tools, as well as easements that maintain wetlands and other sensitive habitats.” Farm Programs “Farm programs weren’t a topic of priority in discussions about the current farm bill in comparison to previous bills,” said Coppess. “There are two main types of payments within these

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programs that producers need to understand.” He explained the first type of coverage is agriculture risk coverage (ARC), and the second is price loss coverage (PLC). “The ARC program provides revenue loss coverage at the county level,” Coppess explained. “ARC payments are issued when the actual county crop revenue of a covered commodity is less than the ARC guarantee for the covered commodity.” “PLC program payments are issued when the effective price of a covered commodity is less than the respective reference price for that commodity,” Coppess said. “The farm bill is such a broad and often ominous piece of legislation, we have to look at it in small pieces to get a better understanding of how it affects individual producers,” Coppess noted. Callie Hanson is the assistant editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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SALE REPORTS 5L Red Angus “Profit $eeker” Spring Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor April 12, 2019 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, Mont. Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell 201 Yearling Red Angus Bulls Avg. $4,703 42 Black “Profit-Plus” Bulls Avg. $3,845 11 Char x Red Angus “Opti-bulls” Avg. $2,727 4 SimAngus Bulls Avg. $5,000 25 Registered Red Angus Yearling Heifers Avg. $2,600 190 Commercial Red Angus Yearling Heifers Avg. $1,050 Top sellers Red Angus bulls Lot 123 − 5L Likable 8986-283F- Price: $19,000 DOB: 3/9/18 Sire: Beckton Likable C643 L3 Dam’s Sire: 5L The Real Deal 1687143B EPDs: BW: -1.7, WW: +60, YW: +99 and Milk: +25 Buyer: TJS Red Angus, Lodge Grass, Mont. Lot 88 − 5L Bourne 4916-25F- Price: $15,500

DOB: 1/29/18 Sire: 5L Borne 117-48A Dam’s Sire: 5L Right Design 5652213B EPDs: BW: -1.3, WW: +77, YW: +123 and Milk: +17 Buyer: Schuler Red Angus, Bridgeport, Neb. Lot 6 − 5L Bourne Z318-43F Price: $11,000 DOB: 1/31/18 Sire: 5L Bourne 117-48A Dam’s Sire: 5L Forever North 1872-5086 EPDs: BW: -2.0, WW: +65, YW: +95

Beckton Red Angus 74th Annual Production Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor April 9, 2019 Beckton Stock Farm, Sheridan Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs 214 Yearling Red Angus Bulls Avg. $5,966 30 Registered Yearling Red Angus Heifers Avg. $2,418 36 Commercial Yearling Red Angus Heifers Avg. $1,392 Top sellers Bulls Lot 4 – Beckton Likable F425 E5 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 3/22/18 Sire: Beckton Likable Z057 L4 Dam’s Sire: Beckton Epic T330 L5 EPDs: BW: -4.6, WW: +59, YW: +111 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Travis Shaffer, Pierre, S.D. Lot 112 – Beckton Likable F598 C5 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 4/2/18 Sire:

Beckton Likable Z057 L4 Dam’s Sire: Beckton Clifftop Y012 C4 EPDs: BW: -2.5, WW: +61, YW: +106 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Harris and Charlotte Lehmann, Ontario, Canada Lot 100 – Beckton Likable F386 S7 – Price: $14,500 DOB: 3/21/18 Sire: Beckton Likable F432 N3 Dam’s Sire: Beckton Accent Y260 L3 EPDs: BW: -3.6, WW: +60, YW: +101 and Milk:

Big Country Genetics Bull Sale and Milk: +14 Buyer: Udy Cattle Company, Rockland, Idaho Lot 129 − 5L Likable 6696-305F- Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/13/18 Sire: Beckton Likable C643 L3 Dam’s Sire: 5L Smokey 6719-576B EPDs: BW: -0.9, WW: +69, YW: +110 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Gregg Hall, Filer, Idaho Lot 197- 5L Bourne 2943-399FPrice: $10,000 DOB: 3/25/18 Sire: 5L Bourne 117-48A Dam’s Sire: 5L Blazin Kind 189-228Y EPDs: BW: -1.8, WW: +66, YW: +101 and Milk: +18 Buyer: Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, Idaho Black “Profit-Plus” bulls Lot 155 − 5L Likable 1221-80F- Price: $11,000 DOB: 2/9/18 Sire: Beckton Likable C643 L3 Dam’s Sire: 5L Red Edge 743-30V EPDs: BW: -2.8, WW: +62, YW: +97 and Milk: +17 Buyer: Lucht Red Angus, Manhattan, Mont. +26 Buyer: Joe and Jason Fuhriman, Logan, Utah Lot 53 – Beckton Likable F641 C6 – Price: $14,000 DOB: 4/6/18 Sire: Beckton Likable B032 C5 Dam’s Sire: Beckton Clifftop Z824 C4 EPDs: BW: -4.1, WW: +54, YW: +101 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Travis Shaffer, Pierre, S.D. Lot 130 – Beckton Scamp F619 D5 – Price: $13,000 DOB: 4/4/18 Sire: Beckton Scamp F619 D5 Dam’s Sire: Beckton Dominor A378 W7 EPDs: BW: -4.8, WW: +54, YW: +97 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Aron Reichert, Isabel, S.D. Females Lot 301 – Beckton Indigo F274 L – Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/16/18 Sire: Beckton Likable B032 C5 Dam’s Sire: Beckton Nebula T398 V3 EPDs: BW: -3.7, WW: +62, YW: +107 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Travis Shaffer, Pierre, S.D.

Reported By: Kevin Murnin, WLR Field Editor April 6, 2019 Northwest College Ag Facility, Powell Auctioneer: Ty Thompson Sale Manager: Allied Genetic Resources 77 SimAngus and Angus Bulls Avg. $3,283 Top sellers Lot 28 – 1424E – Price: $10,500 DOB: 12/20/17 Sire: Leachman Prophet J030Z Dam’s Sire: GW Premium Beef 021TS EPDs: BW: -2.2, WW: +73.1, YW: +110.1 and Milk: +18 Buyers: ALL Beef, Normal, Ill.; Gateway Simmental, Lewistown, Mont.; and Genex Beef, Shawano, Wis. Lot 1 – 814E – Price: $8,500 DOB: 12/1/17 Sire: NLC Cow Boss 160C Dam’s Sire: GW Pre-

mium Beef 021TS EPDs: BW: -1.6, WW: +62.2, YW: +94.4 and Milk: +26.3 Buyer: Rocking Hill Ranch, Paravise, Miss. Lot 5 – 1129E – Price: $6,750 DOB: 12/9/17 Sire: NLC Cow Boss 160C Dam’s Sire: Hooks Shear Force 38K EPDs: BW: -1.3, WW: +65.7, YW: +94.3 and Milk: +23.3 Buyer: Matt Reeder, Mason, Mich. Lot 3 – 1504E – $6,000 DOB: 12/24/17 Sire: NLC Cow Boss 160C Dam’s Sire: Bar CK Money MKR

Bar JV/Regency Acres “Cowboy Cut” Angus Production Sale Reported By: Greg Goggins, WLR Field Editor April 12, 2019 Bar JV Angus Ranch, Fairview, Mont. Auctioneer: Joe Goggins 155 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $4,000 134 Commercial Yearling Angus Heifers Avg. $1,128 Top sellers Lot 1 – Resource 884 J V – Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/15/18 Sire: S A V Resource 1441 Dam’s Sire: Pine Creek Ideal 1133 EPDs: BW: +2.1, WW: +68, YW: +119 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Powder River Angus, Spotted

Horse Lot 70 – D J V 249 Windy 8284 – Price: $8,500 DOB: 4/14/18 Sire: PRA 141 249 Dam’s Sire: Dietz Viking 1183 EPDs: BW: +0.7, WW: +56, YW: +84 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Cameron Dodge, Keene, N.D. Lot 9 – RA Motive 821

121X EPDs: BW: +0.6, WW: +70.5 YW: +105.6 and Milk: +20.4 Buyer: Lassle Ranch, Glendive, Mont. Lot 6 – 1125E – Price: $6,000 DOB: 12/8/17 Sire: NLC Cow Boss 160C Dam’s Sire: Hooks Shear Force 38K EPDs: BW: -1.0, WW: +68.5, YW: +99.6 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Black Summit Cattle, Powell Lot 39 – 357E – Price: $6,000 DOB: 11/5/17 Sire: Hook’s Black Hawk 50B Dam’s Sire: GAR Prophet EPDs: BW: -1.1, WW: +80.2, YW: +126.5 and Milk: +20.2 Buyer: Mike Crowder, Griffin, Ga. Lot 41 – 856E – Price: $6,000 DOB: 12/3/17 Sire: GW Prospector 389C Dam’s Sire: GW-WBF Substance 820Y EPDs: BW: +0.9, WW: +79.0, YW: +127.8 and Milk: +19.1 Buyer: Rymo Cattle, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. – Price: $7,500 DOB: 3/7/18 Sire: Bar 69 Motive 6101 Dam’s Sire: D J V 078 Windy 2123 EPDs: BW: +0.0, WW: +64, YW: +114 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Don Switzer, Ritchey, Mont. Lot 71 – RA 382 Superior 807 – Price: $7,250 DOB: 3/1/18 Sire: B Bar Superior 382 Dam’s Sire: GDAR Camacho 4363 EPDs: BW: -1.8, WW: +52, YW: +84 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Doug Olson, Keene, N.D. Lot 73 – D J V 249 Windy 8181 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 3/24/18 Sire: PRA 141 249 Dam’s Sire: Basin Excitement EPDs: BW: -2.4, WW: +53, YW: +85 and Milk: +18 Buyer: Carda Farms, Lambert, Mont.

UW gardening webinars scheduled

Backyard Gardening in Wyoming webinars focus on gardening and growing food in a backyard and are noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday through May 15. Horticulture and gardening experts from University of Wyoming (UW) Extension present the various topics. April 24 features “Vegetable Gardening,” with Laramie County UW Extension Horticulturalist Catherine Wissner. She will explain what to grow and how to grow it successfully. The May 1 webinar will be “Growing Small Fruits and Berries,” with Chris Hilgert, UW Extension horticulture specialist. He will discuss strawberry and rasp-

berry varieties suitable for Wyoming and production practices for reliable harvests. May 8 will feature “Growing Fruit Trees,” with Hilgert. He will discuss hardy varieties of apples, pears, cherries and peaches grown in Wyoming, as well as pruning techniques and pest management strategies that lead to greater harvests. The last webinar will be on May 15 and the theme is “Growing Herbs,” with Karen Panter, UW Extension horticulture specialist. Panter will discuss growing herbs in containers outdoors and indoors. The webinars can be viewed at uwyo. zoom.us/my/uwyo.mastergardener.

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SALE REPORTS Baker’s Lemar Angus Ranch Bull and Female Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor April 8, 2019 St. Onge Livestock, St. Onge, S.D. Auctioneer: Joe Goggins 76 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $3,473 34 Registered Angus Yearling Heifers Avg. $1,154 46 Commercial Angus Yearling Heifers Avg. $1,119 Top sellers Bulls Lot 40 – Lemar Sirloin 8025 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 1/30/18 Sire: Vermilion Sirloin B587 Dam’s Sire: H A R B F11 Farmhand 080 EPDs: BW: +1.8, WW: +56, YW: +98 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Robert Hartshorn, Buffalo

Gap, S.D. Lot 38 – Lemar Sirloin 8017 – Price: $5,750 DOB: 1/29/18 Sire: Vermilion Sirloin B587 Dam’s Sire: S A V Final Answer 0035 EPDs: BW: +1.6, WW: +67, YW: +122 and Milk: +20 Buyer: Howard Willey, Harrison, Neb. Lot 75 – Lemar Hickok

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch Spring Sale Reported by: Cody Negri, WLR Field Rep April 15, 2019 Torrington Livestock Market Auctioneer: Lex Madden 21 Yearling Hereford Bulls Avg. $3,321 12 Two-Year-Old Hereford Bulls Avg. $3,246 28 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $3,813 5 Two-Year-Old Angus Bulls Avg. $3,470 5 Commercial Hereford Pairs Avg. $2,520 5 Commercial Angus Pairs Avg. $2,760 Top sellers Hereford Lot 29 – MC Homemade F7 – Price: $5,100 DOB: 3/10/18 Sire: NJW 73S W18 Hometown Dams Sire: RF Logical Choice 55W EPDs: BW: +2.6, WW: +58, YW: +94 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Jason Folot Lyman, Neb. Lot 18 – MC Fearless

Leader 131F – Price: $5,000 DOB: 3/21/18 Sire: R Leader 6964 Dams Sire: Glengrove Felipe X11 EPDs: BW: +3.3, WW: +70, YW: +110 and Milk: 28 Buyer: Don Weaver, Big Sandy, Mont. Lot 20 – MC Foreman 108F – Price: $4,750 DOB: 3/18/18 Sire: R Leader 6964 Dams Sire: TH 122 711 Vic-

8110 – Price: $5,500 DOB: 2/11/18 Sire: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 Dam’s Sire: H A Relay 0702 EPDs: BW: +0.5, WW: +56, YW: +95 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Grubbing Hoe Ranch, Buffalo, S.D. Lot 74 – Lemar Hickok 8079 – Price: $5,500 DOB: 2/7/18 Sire: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 Dam’s Sire: H A R B Windy 702 JH EPDs: BW: +1.2, WW: +55, YW: +91 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Grubbing Hoe Ranch, Buffalo, S.D. Lot 5 – Lemar Bankroll 8031 – Price: $5,500 DOB: 1/31/18 Sire: A A R Bankroll 5016 Dam’s Sire: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 EPDs: BW: -1.4, WW: +63, YW: +107 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Grubbing Hoe Ranch, Buffalo, S.D. tor EPDs: BW: +1.7, WW: +66, YW: +100 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Mary Evelyn Krejec, Lance Creek Angus Lot 48 – MC Absolute 42F – Price: $5,500 DOB: 3/6/18 Sire: K C F Bennett Absolute Dams Sire: MC Starlette 120C EPDs: BW: +0.3, WW: +56, YW: +101 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Will Garrelts, Torrington Lot 58 – MC Power Tool 60F – Price: $5,250 DOB: 3/10/18 Sire: B & D Power Tool 521 Dams Sire: MA Consensus 1821 EPDs: BW: +2.8, WW: +60, YW: +101 and Milk: 29 Buyer: Bedtick Ranch, Douglas Lot 62 – MC Investor 4F – Price: $5,250 DOB: 2/22/18 Sire: Sitz Investment 660Z Dams Sire: DDB Final Answer 480 EPDs: BW: +0.8, WW: +59, YW: +109 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Kent Hunter, Yoder

Youth hunting challenge set for June Cheyenne − The 12th Annual Wyoming State Youth Hunter Education Challenge will be held June 8 at the Upton Gun Club. All youth 18 and under who have passed hunter education are eligible to showcase their hunting skills. Enrollment is open until June 1. The challenge tests youth in sporting-clays style trap shooting, .22, muzzleloader and archery marksmanship, as well

as wildlife identification, orienteering and hunter safety judgments. The challenge is sponsored by Upton Gun Club Shooting Sports Program, WGFD, Muley Fanatics Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Wyoming Sportsman’s Group and a variety of Wyoming businesses and foundations. For more information call 307-2819980 or 307-777-4542.

Cardinal Charolais 22nd Annual Bull Sale Reported by: Cody Negri, WLR Field Rep April 13, 2019 Cardinal Charolais, Hillrose, Colo. Auctioneer: Dennis Metzger 103 Charolais Bulls Avg. $5,223 33 Commercial Heifer Pairs Avg. $2,591 6 Commercial Yearling Heifers Avg. $2,200 Top sellers Lot 33 – Cardinals Lad 841P – Price: $10,000 DOB: 2/10/18 Sire: Fourth and Out Dams Sire: Cardinals Rawhide EPDs: BW: +1.0,

WW: +48 and YW: +91 Buyer: Horse Creek Charolais, La Junta, Colo. Lot 35 – Cardinals Lad 861P – Price: $9,500 DOB: 3/15/18 Sire: Fourth

Rock Lake Land and Cattle Annual Angus Performance Bull Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor April 15, 2019 K2 Sale Facility, Wheatland Auctioneer: Kyle Shobe 38 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $3,710 Top sellers Lot 7 – RL Aviator 8236 – Price: $8,000 DOB: 1/22/18 Sire: Musgrave Aviator Dam’s Sire: SydGen Mandate 6079 EPDs: BW: +0.9, WW: +74, YW: +130 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Bob Stoddard, Newcastle

Lot 5 – RL Resource 8111 – Price: $5,500 DOB: 2/13/18 Sire: S A V Resource 1441 Dam’s Sire: A A R Ten X 7008 S A EPDs: BW: +2.5, WW: +77, YW: +144 and Milk: +34 Buyer: Bob Stoddard, Newcastle Lot 25 – RL Cash 8984 – Price: $5,500 DOB: 2/12/18

and Out Dams Sire: Cardinals Grid Maker EPDs: BW: +1.5, WW: +37 and YW: +69 Buyer: Brandon Dulaney, Hillrose, Colo. Lot 17 – Cardinals Lad 823P – Price: $9,000 DOB: 2/12/18 Sire: Cardinals Duke Dams Sire: Fourth and Out EPDs: BW: +0.9, WW: +40 and YW: +67 Buyer: Reece Hartman, Walden, Colo. Lot 96 – Cardinals Lad 81P – Price: $9,000 DOB: 2/19/18 Sire: WR Wrangler W601 Dams Sire: Cardinals Design EPDs: BW: +1.2, WW: +40 and YW: +60 Buyer: WC Cattle, Wilson Sire: Barstow Cash Dam’s Sire: SydGen Mandate 6079 EPDs: BW: -2.0, WW: +57, YW: +113 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Hard Grass Cattle Company, Laramie Lot 12 – RL Capitalist 316 8027 – Price: $5,250 DOB: 2/6/18 Sire: LD Capitalist 316 Dam’s Sire: H A Image Maker 0415 EPDs: BW: -1.2, WW: +65, YW: +99 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Anderson Angus, Glendo Lot 13 – RL Tour of Duty 8182 – Price: $5,250 DOB: 1/28/18 Sire: RD Tour Of Duty 177 Dam’s Sire: A A R Ten X 7008 S A EPDs: BW: -1.9, WW: +64, YW: +106 and Milk: +27 Buyer: A&M Cattle, Wheatland.

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CALF continued from page 1 handle.” He says the procedure is fairly simple and involves making an incision into the scrotum followed by the physical extraction of both testes. “This method has very high efficacy,” says Lucas. “This is another reason it is so popular.” Lucas explains the downside to this method is losing the natural growth stimulation associated with testosterone production. “I recommend producers use an implant to compensate for growth loss associated with removing the source of testosterone in bull calves,” Lucas says. Banding “If we can catch them young, banding can be another effective method of castrating calves,” says Lucas. He explains if the calves are too big, common bands may be too small. Therefore,

it is best to band as close to birth as possible. “This method is extremely safe for calves, but producers need to pay attention when banding calves to avoid issues,” says Lucas. He notes it is very important for producers to pay attention when banding calves because missing a testicle or banding below the testicle can create issues down the road. “The size of the band matters,” says Lucas. “For calves between 250 and 400 pounds, use the small bands. They are typically green.” “For larger calves, between 900 and 1,000 pounds, be sure to use a larger band,” Lucas notes. Delayed or no castration Lucas explained delayed castration could decrease the safety of popular methods such as banding and open castrations, as well as open up the possibility of accidental breedings.

“The increased size and blood flow can complicate an open castration,” says Lucas. “When calves start to get bigger, we have to use a larger band that is less common.” “I am really not a fan of leaving testicles intact unless producers have the management capabilities to separate bull calves from the rest of the herd,” says Lucas. He explains if ranchers are unable to separate bull calves from the rest of the herd, ranchers may have to deal with accidental breedings as the bulls approach puberty. “The major reason people choose to leave calves intact longer is the growth associated with testosterone,” says Lucas. “If this is the rancher’s preference that is fine, but growth associated with testosterone can be mimicked through implants.” Not castrating prior to taking calves to the sale barn can also result in discounts, which impact the bottom line, adds Lucas. He also pointed out cat-

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tle left intact are discounted because the carcass of bulls will often grade lower due to increased occurrences of dark meats. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) reported consistently lower sale prices between 2010 and 2017 between medium to large framed steers in comparison to bulls. In case studies conducted at Kansas State University, it has been proven that bulls consistently fetch discounts at the sale due to the lower quality associated with meat from a bull as opposed to a steer. Implanting He recommends castrating cattle to avoid discounts

at the sale barn and recommends the use of implants to encourage growth. According to studies conducted at the New Mexico State University (NMSU), implanting suckling calves with growth-promoting implants almost always makes economic sense as long as the products are used according to their labels. The standard assumption is implants cost one dollar per head, and the increased labor is minimal. NMSU studies have shown steer calves implanted at branding gained an average of 15 pounds more at weaning than nonimplanted calves. The studies point out factors such as environmen-

tal conditions and the potential growth rate have a great effect on the magnitude of response to growth-promoting implants. “As compared with non-implanted calves in the same environment, a group of higher-performing calves in a good environment for growth generally will show a greater performance improvement in response to growth promotants than will lower-performing calves in a poor environment for growth,” according to NMSU. Callie Hanson is the assistant editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Steven James “Steve” Stumbough Jan. 10, 1931 – April 11, 2019 Steven James “Steve” Stumbough, 88, loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away April 11 at the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland. Steve was born Jan. 10, 1931 in Wheatland, the son and only child of James E. and Katie Helen (Sturgeon) Stumbough. He graduated from Wheatland High School in 1949. In January 1953, Steve was drafted into the United States Army. He valiantly served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He was a superintendent of the ship fueling docks at both White and Naha beaches on Okinawa Island. He loved his country and fellow serviceman and served with pride. Steve made a lot of friends in the Army and kept in contact with many of them throughout his life. On Jan. 28, 1956, Steve married the love of his life, Marjorie Irene Mills, daughter of Henry and Ester Mills

of Wheatland. Together, they had two children, LaRae and Grant. Steve worked tirelessly to make sure he provided for his family. Steve was a dedicated and successful rancher his entire life. First and foremost, he was a cow man. He raised good quality cattle and was extremely proud of his yearly calf crop. He loved being with his livestock and could practically cure any sick or injured cow. He also loved horses and could ride about any “rank” horse around. He formed a special bond with both his horses and dogs and could trail a herd of cattle to places that were nearly impassable. Steve was truly one of the last “old timers” that took excellent care of his livestock and never over-grazed his rangeland. He was a mentor to many of his fellow ranchers and his word was his bond. Steve was preceded in death by his father James on March 25, 1970; and mother Katie on Oct. 28, 1938. Steve is survived by his wife of 63 years Mar-

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

EVENTS

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Living in Large Carnivore Country Workshop, Sheridan, Fulmer Library. Contact Sheridan WGFD Regional Office at 307-672-7418 for more information. May 1 Excellence in Agriculture Symposium, Gillette, Cam-Plex Energy Building, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to RSVP by April 5, call 307-7463264. May 8 Society for Ecological Restoration Pub Talk, Casper, The Gaslight Social. Contact Karen Rogers at 307-777-5003 for more information. May 17-18 Wyoming Outdoor Weekend, Lander, Lander Community and Convention Center. Call 307-335-2630 or email rene.schell@wyo.gov for more information. May 17-19 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, Sheridan. Visit LeatherCraftersJournal.com for more information. May 18 Wildflower Hike, Amsden Creek Wildlife Habitat Management Area. Contact Sheridan WGFD Regional Office at 307-672-7418 for more information. May 21 Aquatic Invasive Species Inspector Training, Casper, Casper WGFD Office, 9 a.m.-4p.m. Contact WGFD at 307-721-1273 for registration details. June 3-8 Wyoming High School Finals Rodeo, Gillette, Cam-Plex. Visit wyhsra.org for more information. June 5-7 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, Gillette. Visit wysga.org for more information. June 8 Wyoming State Youth Hunter Education Challenge, Upton, Upton Gun Club. Call contact Rick Rothleutner at 307-281-9980 or George Oberstadt at 307-777-4542. June 8-9 Don Layton Antique Engine and Tractor Show, Shoshoni, East Park. Contact Carlita Witthair at 307-856-1164 or Cindy Leonhard at 307-456-6304 for more information. June 9-15 College National Finals Rodeo, Casper, Casper Events Center. Visit cnfr. com for tickets or more information. June 11 Wyoming Women in Ag Diversification Tour, Gillette. Visit wywomeninag. org for more details. June 15 Chris Ledoux Days, Kaycee, 2 p.m. Visit wywomeninag.org for more details. June 15 High Plains Ranch Practicum School Registration Deadline, Cheyenne area. For registration details visit HPRanchPracticum.com or contact Dallas Mount at 307-322-3667. June 16-26 Seventh Annual Cow Cruise – Alaska Cruise and Denali Tour. Call Cruise Vacations at 855-53-0131 or visit clearoutwest.com or cruisevacations.ca for details. July 27-Aug.3 Fremont County Fair and Rodeo. Dubois, Game and Fish Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp. Contact 307-777-4535 for details. July 29-31 WGFD Educator Camp. Riverton, Fremont County Fairgrounds. Contact 307-856-6611 for details.

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Grand Hills Inaugural Charolais with Altitude Bull Sale, Albany County Fairgrounds, Laramie, 970-215-5281, 269-270-1889, 785-672-3195, grandhillscattle.com Rees Brothers Spring Angus Bull Sale, at the ranch, Morgan, Utah, 801668-8613, 801-949-8960, 801-913-5747, reescattle.com Paint Rock Angus Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307-4692206, 307-469-2252, paintrockangus.com Best of the Rockies 21st Annual Cody Country Horse Sale, The Irma Hotel, Cody, 307-754-4320, codyhorsesale.com 36th Annual WYO Quarter Horse, Arena, Ranch Broke Gelding and Production Sale, Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis, 307-864-5671, 307-272-0593, wyohorses.com Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Spring Spectacular Catalog Horse Sale, Salina, Kan., 785-825-0211, 785-826-7884, 785-4932901, fandrlive.com Full House 10th Annual Elite Performance Stock Horse Sale, Weston County Fairgrounds, Newcastle, 307-746-5690, 307-421-1528, 307-7469477, fullhousehorsesale.com Ft. Fetterman Remount Invitation Horse Sale, Wyoming State Fairgrounds Pepsi Equine Center, Douglas, 307-351-1422, remountsale.com 91st Annual Wyoming State Ram Sale, Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas, 307-265-5250, 307-351-1422, wyowool.com Sugar Bars Legacy 17th Annual Horse Sale, Sheridan County Fairgrounds, Sheridan, 605-347-8120, sugarbarslegacy.com Rees Brothers Annual Fall Production Sale, at the ranch, Morgan, Utah, 801-668-8613, 801-949-8960, 801-913-5747, reescattle.com

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Easter and Spring Bring New Life

SALES April 24 April 26 April 27 April 27 April 27 April 28

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April 25, 2019 Consignments Lazy YK Cattle Co – 13 Strs and 26 Hfrs, Blk and Red, 400-450#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots, bangs, hay fed. 6 weigh-up cows. Hangin F Ranch – 17 Unbranded Commercial Red Angus Heifers, Hfrs are 13-14 months old, most were Feb 2018 born. Hfrs were AI’d to a very popular Pieper Red Angus registered bull named El Grande. Covered by a Saga Son, another high end Pieper Red Angus bull. They were bangs vaccinated in Dec. 2018. Had nutritionist recommended diet of hay, corn silage and beet pulp from Jan - present. Vern Black – 7 Roping Steers, 400-450#, good horns. Flying H – 30 Hfrs, 500-550#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots. Doyle McKim & Sons – 70 Hfrs, 750#, weaned, 2 rounds of shots. Rich Carter – 150 Mixed calves, weaned, 2 rounds of shots. Steve Tharp – 10 Mixed calves, weaned, 2 rounds of shots.

Ewes and lambs – Sheep on high mountain pasture signal the arrival of spring in Wyoming. Photo from the 1944 annual edition of “The Record Stockman” in the Bob Martin/Dick Perue collection, Historical Reproductions by Perue.

a high place in society. War has served to emphasize the essential worth of foodstuffs. There are people in starving Europe today who would part with the savings of a lifetime for one good meal for themselves and their children. Every American doughboy knows the difference food can make in the morale of a fighting man − how a man’s whole being can be concentrated upon the desire for food. The man tending flocks today is one of the few fortunate enough to view the world as did those men who laid the first foundations of civilization by gathering and caring for flocks so the food supply of their tribes might be more stable. They find satisfaction in seeing animals growing fat on nature’s bounty, just as did those who tended herds at the beginning of time. Those who live in the West are especially blest; they raise their eyes from their daily tasks to see high mountains accented by white snow or green trees according to the season, to blue skies and bright sunshine, to natural beauty unmarred by man’s activities. Even as it was described in the Bible as a full life, so it is today. And from a local church bulletin comes the following prayer: The Jelly Bean Prayer Red is for the blood He gave. Green is for the grass He made. Yellow is for the sun so bright. Orange is for the edge of night. Black is for the sins we made. White is for the grace He gave. Purple is for His hour of sorrow. Pink is for our new tomorrow. A cup of Jelly beans − Colorful and sweet, Is a prayer − is a promise − Is an Easter treat.

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LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

MARKETS

SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Steers Heifers

Location 500-600 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull Stock Cows UnUnder 400 400-500 Volume Sltr Cows Pairs PAYS

166-184 144-174

131-160 142.50-156 134-143 79-111 133.75-155 130 125.50-127.50 58-93

$950-$1125 $1175-$1460

Big Horn Basin 81-87 4-18 315 115-117 50-92.50 $1650

145.70 151.53 160.68 162.08 162.40

Change +0.27 +1.68 +3.03 +2.98 +3.00

Week Prev

This Week

4.60 4.65 4.73 4.90

4.44 4.48 4.55 4.71

MAY JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER

Change -0.16 -0.17 -0.18 -0.19

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

No Report

Auction Volume

Month

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Slaughter Stock Ewes Lambs Ewes

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

3.60 3.69 3.77 3.88

3.58 3.67 3.75 3.86

MAY JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER

Change -0.02 -0.02 -0.02 -0.02

OATS FUTURES

No Report

Centennial

1570

St. Onge

No Report

122.50-220

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HEMP continued from page 1 aggressively trying to push hemp rules through, but we want to do it right.” “When people work in agriculture in Wyoming, they have huge amounts of possibilities in front of them,” said Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto. “Some of our larger possibilities revolve around hemp.” Growing the industry Dan Farrell of Privos Capital, based out of New York, attended Focus: Hemp to provide a perspective from outside Wyoming on the impact global finance markets will play related to hemp. “There are a lot of states in hemp,” Farrell said, “so ultimately, the question as to what will happen is what kind of risk will investors take and how do we get Wyoming to the top of the table as far as hemp is concerned.” As Wyoming strives to become the leader in the hemp industry, Farrell noted investment is likely, providing data on a variety of different fronts. Following the money Farrell summarized that $3 trillion of private equity in the form of venture capital can be found in the world. Hedge funds hold $2.7 trillion. However, private capital has the potential to bring $22 trillion to the table. Additionally, money can come from pension funds, such as the state of Wyoming Pension Fund, and the largest bucket for funds is called sovereign money, such as funds from specific Middle Eastern countries.

This Week

145.43 149.85 157.65 159.10 159.40

SETT PRICE

No Report

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS

PAYS

+2.53 +2.25 +2.37 +1.65 +1.83

WHEAT FUTURES

Torrington 218-222 190-215 179-199 166-186 138-165 135-149.50 75-85.50 $1100-$1835 4-17 4858 177-183 173-186 132-176 146.75-162 138-150 119-137.75 62-64.50 $1725-$1900 Month No Report

Week Prev

APRIL MAY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

Riverton 187.50-200 172-203 161.50-196.50 151-176 137-149.50 115-138 65-80.50 $775-$1175 4-16 2705 181.60-190 151-175 145-162.50 133-160 130.50-139.25 122.50-128.50 53.50-58.50 $1510

Belle Fourche

128.53 122.68 119.75 120.10 123.88

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES Month

Crawford No Report

Billings

126.00 120.43 117.38 118.45 122.05

Change

SETT PRICE

No Report

Centennial 199 135-200 4-12 172.50-180 152-153

St. Onge

This Week

APRIL JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER

FOR THE WEEK ENDING April 19, 2019 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

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“The takeaway is, there’s tons of money out there in different buckets,” Farrell said. “The disconnect and difficulty is how do we get the big investor money coming right here to Wyoming.” Traditionally, investors work with a fund manager, who finds specific operations to invest with, seeking a return over the longterm. Fund managers, he explained, are the intermediaries between investors and operators. “The second trend is that pension funds are reducing managers to ‘the big boys,’ who are the ones we read about in the papers,” Farrell said. “The big thing is, while they’re whacking head count, they’re increasing their allocations and investing in only one sector – sustainability or green.” “There’s a consensus in the big money world that the world is blowing up and we need to do something about it,” he explained. Sustainability With sustainability’s influence growing Farrell noted there are $12 trillion allocated to sustainable investing or impact investing. “The United Nations came out with something called sustainable development goals (SDG’s),” he said. “There are 17 of them, and all of us here are doing SDGs now.” He emphasized, “Just know that in the world of capital, there’s a big shift between the big guys reducing their managers and allocating into sustainability and

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big impact investing.” Equity Farrell also said it is very difficult to get into Wyoming with equity. “Unless an investor knows someone, they can’t get into this ecosystem, which is the first problem,” he described. “Secondly, the ecosystem isn’t sustainable.” Most importantly, Farrell said the dollar amounts are too small. “For the investors we’re talking about, the minimum ticket size is $100 million of equity,” he explained. “It takes the same amount of time and due diligence to complete a $2 million deal as it takes to complete a $20 million or $200 million deal.” As a result, a $700 billion fund will be unwilling to invest in small-ticket items, where they won’t see as large a return. Farrell commented, “This is really the issue for hemp. Hemp tickets are too small to move the needle.” Regulatory uncertainty While hemp production could be sustainable, Farrell noted, however, the regulatory uncertainty is also prohibitory. “What’s really going to happen in the industry?” he asked, noting investors are unwilling to invest in high risk deals that are also very small. “As uncertainty reduces, investors will come in, but the only real money that will flow into the industry will come from the sustainability, green, SDG impact investors because they can write the smaller tickets and invest in smaller items.” “The good news is,

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there’s a huge amount of money looking for a home, and they want to invest in ag. Everyone is excited about hemp, but many states are doing it,” Farrell commented. “I think producers need to think aggressively and creatively.” Despite the availability of money, Farrell also noted that capital won’t passively trickle to the state without active engagement from Wyomingites. “The way to get this money is to box up the industry and make it the most sustainable industry in the United States,” he suggested. “If we say Wyoming equals sustainable, green hemp, big funds are going to start allocating capital. But, producers have to work together to pool and come in with large, bigticket investments.” With unlimited capital and a desire to come in for hemp, the next step will be connecting with those who manage funds. Farrell emphasized, “There is tremendous opportunity for everyone, and there is unlimited capital. We just have to go get it.” “I am excited for the impressive opportunities for hemp, and we can’t slow down because of bureaucracy,” Gordon commented. “We need to provide the fertile ground that will allow this industry to grow, thrive and become an integral part of Wyoming agriculture.” Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

2.80 2.73 2.66 2.59

2.92 2.78 2.69 2.59

MAY JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER

Change +0.12 +0.05 +0.03 NC

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

8.95 9.09 9.14 9.19

8.80 8.94 9.00 9.05

MAY JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Change -0.15 -0.15 -0.14 -0.14

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

225.72 373.92 175.47 174.01 312.98

225.08 371.52 176.56 177.54 307.74

211.97 347.42 169.22 163.13 283.81

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer

This Week

126.19 125.24 204..91 204.85

Prior Week

125.30 125.01 204.41 204.84

Last Year

119.49 119.07 189.97 189.71

DEQ waiver requested

The City of Sheridan has requested a waiver from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Division (DEQ) for a temporary increase in turbidity in Goose Creek in Sheridan County. Approval of this request would allow an exceedance of this limit for up to two working days, subject to monitoring and reporting. This activity will follow the procedures in the DEQ Water Quality Rules and Regulations, which allow for temporary elevated levels of turbidity in certain circumstances. Proposed activities include opening the gate on Mavrakis Pond to drain the pond and remove existing fish species in the pond and then fill the pond and restock it with trout. Requests for related information and documents about the proposed temporary turbidity increase should be directed to Bret Callaway by email at bret.callaway@wyo.gov or phone 307-777-5802. Comments must be addressed to Bret Callaway, Wyoming DEQ/WQD, 200 West 17th Street, fourth Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002 and postmarked before 5 p.m. on April 30, or faxed to 307-635-1784 to be considered. Phone or email comments will not be accepted.

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SAVING continued from page 2 that money would grow to $181,227 over 30 years. Retirement plan options Qualified retirement plans offer beneficial tax treatment. You should try to maximize your contributions to these plans each year. Choosing the right type of retirement plan is an important decision. Many options exist including a traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, Simple IRA and 401(k). For those producers who don’t have employees, a solo 401(k) is a great

option. A solo 401(k) does not have the high costs associated with traditional 401(k) plans and allows a business owner to contribute up to $53,000 per year, or $59,000 if over age 50, on a tax-preferred basis. Of this money, $18,000, or $24,000 if over age 50, can be contributed into a Roth 401(k). Unlike the Roth IRA, the Roth 401(k) has no income limitations for those investors who want to participate. The advantage of a Roth IRA and Roth 401(k)

is the money not only grows tax-free, it can be distributed tax-free during retirement, as well. Investment options How you invest the money in your retirement plan – and outside your retirement plan – is a critically important decision. You want to make your money work hard for you. The stock market is a great place to grow your money long-term. Large U.S. stocks have grown at an average annual rate of approximately 10 percent since 1926. Small U.S. stocks have grown at an average annual rate

of approximately 12 percent. The average investor, however, experiences returns much less than this. There are many reasons for this, which I don’t have room to discuss in this article. Deciding how to invest today can be difficult considering the thousands of investment options that exist and the amount of information available on how to invest, much of which is contradictory. For most people, investing in a globally diversified portfolio of low-cost, index mutual

funds or exchange-traded funds is a smart way to go. If you are young and saving for retirement, close to 100 percent of your money should be in stock funds. Once you come up with the right portfolio, don’t make the mistake of shifting your money in and out of the market based on when you think the market is going to go up or down. The earlier you start investing, the better off you will be. Take time to learn which retirement plan and investment options are best for you, then discipline yourself

to get started investing today. Chris Nolt is the owner of Solid Rock Wealth Management, Inc. and Solid Rock Realty Advisors, LLC, sister companies dedicated to working with families around the country who are selling a farm or ranch and transitioning into retirement. To order a copy of Chris’s new book: Financial Strategies For Selling A Farm Or Ranch, visit Amazon.com or call Chris at 800-517-1031. For more information, visit solidrockproperty. com and solidrockwealth. com.

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It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

I Hate the Internet A few years ago Pete Gnatkowski from Carrizozo, N.M. wrote me, I hope in jest, and wondered which Lee Pitts I was. He’d searched my name and found there was a Lee Pitts, African American comedian, a well-known preacher, a champion fisherman and a murderer. Talk about identity theft. If you think you’re important or have accomplished anything in life, just Google

your name. I did and found there were 17.6 million results for Lee Pitts. I think Pete must have wandered down the list aways because when I Googled my name, the first eight results were me. Number four was a black guy from Fort Meyers, Fla., who was on TV. I once gave a speech in Fort Meyers, and while I was there, I watched that Lee Pitts and found myself wishing I was half as

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entertaining as he was. Here’s another coincidence. The number nine Lee Pitts is a football player for Azuza Pacific College, and his grandfather was Elijah Pitts, who played 11 seasons in the NFL winning two Super Bowl rings with Green Bay. When I was a youngster, I used to lie and brag to my classmates that Elijah was my uncle, not knowing he was black. Interestingly, his mother’s name was Johnnie Pitts, which was what relatives called my brother John when he was little. It seems there are a lot more African American Lee Pitts than there are California/ Okie crossbreds like me. One of the Google entries screamed, “We found Lee Pitts.” I didn’t know I was lost, so I clicked on the site, and of the top 20 responses, not one of them was me. At least seven Lee Pitts were women, not that there’s any-

thing wrong with that, it’s just that it doesn’t do much for my macho self-esteem to have a lady’s name. Making a person feel inconsequential must be Google’s goal. I found a Lee Pitts who was an award-winning journalist for CBS who’d reported from all over the world, including places I’d never heard of, like Malawi. Lee Pitts the swim instructor was one of the most decorated swimmers of his generation, but I can barely tread water. There was an actor and producer named Lee Pitts who was in Star Trek, but I’ve never even watched it. It bothered me that one of the Google responses was, “Here is the criminal record for Lee Pitts.” But I swear I’m innocent. I didn’t do it. I suppose it could be worse, though, because my parents could’ve named me Earl Pitts, which seems to be the num-

ber one name for murderers in American history. Google also directed me to something called “People Looker,” which said I was 92 years old. I may look it, but I’m really only 67. All this makes me wonder, is it too late to change my name? I finally gave up on Google and went to Wikipedia to try and find myself. According to them, there’s no one by that name. The closest they could come was an oldtime film star named Zazu Pitts, and of course, there’s Brad Pitt, who, judging by his appearance, suave and sophisticated manner and ability to bed beautiful women, is in no way related to me. Next, I tried Amazon, who kicked me off years ago because I didn’t offer the required 10 titles to sell. So now they let other people sell my books, including a used copy of People who Live at

the End of Dirt Roads for only $124.27. You can buy a brand new copy from me for only $12.95. Then, there’s the word thieves who attach their name to my work, including one “columnist” who copied my columns word for word for years and got away with it. People take my columns, add photos and music, attach their names to them and then blast them all over the internet. I’ve had at least one instance where a friend sent me something he thought I’d enjoy that I’d written. It pains me to watch as we sacrifice hometown newspapers and real books in favor of Facebook, Kindles, Nooks and Twitter. Half of all the newspapers that used to run my column are now defunct, and most bookstores and libraries are on life support. And you wonder why I hate the internet.

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RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Market Report • 2,703 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS

BAGGS 8 Cow, 1096# ....................................$84.50 3 Cow, 1115# ....................................$74.00 5 Cow, 1156# ....................................$66.00 JACKSON 2 Cow, 1262# ....................................$64.50 PAVILLION 1 Cow, 1445# ....................................$60.50 MANILA, UT 2 Cow, 1240# ....................................$57.50 BAGGS 12 Cow, 1042# ....................................$56.75 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1430# ....................................$55.00 2 Cow, 1152# ....................................$51.00 BULLS MANILA, UT 1 Bull, 1085# .....................................$99.00 PINEDALE 1 Bull, 1185# .....................................$83.00 BOULDER 2 Bull, 1830# .....................................$80.50 1 Bull, 2060# .....................................$77.50 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 2255# .....................................$76.50 STEERS ARAPAHOE 6 Steer, 412#...................................$203.00 THERMOPOLIS 69 Steer, 440#...................................$201.00 13 Steer, 462#...................................$199.00 SHOSHONI 84 Steer, 523#...................................$196.50 ARAPAHOE 16 Steer, 531#...................................$192.00 SHELL 24 Steer, 542#...................................$190.25 RAWLINS 13 Steer, 548#...................................$188.00 ARAPAHOE 4 Steer, 576#..................................$183.00 RAWLINS 14 Steer, 605#...................................$176.00 SHOSHONI 86 Steer, 609#...................................$175.50 100 Steer, 616#...................................$174.75 LYMAN 10 Steer, 658#...................................$166.00 THERMOPOLIS 5 Steer, 686#...................................$157.00 LYMAN 5 Steer, 713#...................................$149.50 JACKSON 19 Steer, 783#...................................$147.50 51 Steer, 907#...................................$138.00

FARSON 5 Steer, 815#...................................$136.00 THERMOPOLIS 12 Steer, 880#...................................$134.00 RIVERTON 14 Steer, 897#...................................$133.00 HUDSON 8 Steer, 1013#.................................$120.50 HEIFERS THERMOPOLIS 4 Heifer, 367#..................................$190.00 LANDER 4 Heifer, 388#..................................$182.00 THERMOPOLIS 61 Heifer, 394#..................................$181.60 ARAPAHOE 7 Heifer, 415#..................................$175.00 THERMOPOLIS 103 Heifer, 463#..................................$174.10 11 Heifer, 475# ..................................$174.00 16 Heifer, 468#..................................$166.00 SHOSHONI 87 Heifer, 514#..................................$162.50 97 Heifer, 602#..................................$160.00 118 Heifer, 599# ..................................$158.75 RAWLINS 40 Heifer, 611# ..................................$157.00 AFTON 30 Heifer, 620#..................................$155.00 THERMOPOLIS 28 Heifer, 629#..................................$153.25 LANDER 6 Heifer, 640#..................................$149.00 SHOSHONI 22 Heifer, 646#..................................$141.00 THERMOPOLIS 7 Heifer, 665#..................................$140.00 SHOSHONI 50 Heifer, 716#..................................$139.25 RAWLINS 13 Heifer, 725#..................................$133.50 KINNEAR WY 7 Heifer, 767#..................................$133.50 THERMOPOLIS 4 Heifer, 818#..................................$130.50 RIVERTON 15 Heifer, 847#..................................$128.50 HEIFERETTES TORRINGTON 3 Heiferette, 885# ........................... $113.00 DANIEL 9 Heiferette, 842# ........................... $110.50 SHOSHONI 4 Heiferette, 1226# ...........................$96.00 TORRINGTON 17 Heiferette, 1080# ...........................$93.00 5 Heiferette, 1062# ...........................$91.00

Early Consignments TUESDAY, APRIL 23

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

BRED COW & PAIR SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, BREDS @ NOON

BACK TO GRASS PAIR, BRED COW & BULL SPECIAL W/ ALL CATTLE CLASSES & SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS Pam Noriega - 30 Blk Ang Hfr Pairs. Calves sired by Schaff & Connealy Blk Ang bulls. Rec 7-way w/ C & D @ Birth. Tagged to match. Hfrs originated from Lyman Ranch. Stout, powerful calves at side! Terry Angel - 13 Blk Ang 2 Yr old Hfr Pairs. Calves tagged to match. 30-45 days old. Fancy! Lazy BV Cattle - 10 Blk Sim/AngX Yrling bulls. Semen tested. 100% AI sired by ABS bulls. High elevation, stout bulls. Ready for turnout.

Spear T Cattle - 200 Crossbred 3-6 Yr old Cow/Calf Pairs 60 Crossbred 3-6 Yr old Bred Cows. Calving now. (Approx 40% Char/Red AngusX, 30% Hereford, 20% Blk & BWF, 10% Other). Cows are bred to & calves are sired by Red Angus & Hereford bulls. Calves are majority tagged to match. Complete dispersion of cows that have been ran on high desert range and are well adjusted range cows. Crossbred (EnglishX) Strs & Hfrs 375450#. Hay fed. Light & green! Hopkins Hamilton Ranch - 35 Blk Ang & AngX 3-9 Yr old Bred cows. Bred to HD Dunn & Vermillion Blk Ang bulls. Calving now. One brand, ranch raised. High desert, fancy cows! Corbett Ranch - 25 Blk Mixed Age Bred cows. Bred to Blk bulls to calve May/June. High desert, reputation cows! Mark & Amanda Huffstetler - 20 Blk Ang Bred Hfrs & Cows (2-7 Yr olds). Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve now. Fancy, high elevation cows! A Mill Iron - 20 Blk Ang & AngX 2 Yr old Hfrs Pairs. Big calves @ side. Tagged to match. Fancy! Angel Angus - 5 Blk Ang Two Yr old Virgin Bulls. AI sired. Semen tested. 10 Blk Ang Yrling Bulls. Long time reputation Angus breeder. Jerry Christensen - 3 -Three Yr old Red Ang Pairs FEEDERS Bob Slagowski - 50 Blk Strs & Hfrs 450-600#. Rec two rounds of Vista Once & poured. Long time weaned. Hay fed.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 BRED COW SPECIAL, START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, BREDS @ NOON

TUESDAY, MAY 14 FEEDER SPECIAL W/ ALL CATTLE CLASSES, START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, MAY 21 BRED COW SPECIAL, START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, BREDS @ NOON

TUESDAY, MAY 28 FEEDER SPECIAL W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 NO SALE

Contact: Riverton Livestock Auction (307) 856-2209 • Jeff Brown (307) 850-4193 • Tom Linn (307) 728-8519 • Mark Winter (580) 747-9436 • www.rivertonlivestock.com • Also watch our live cattle auction at www.cattleusa.com

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