Roundup for 4.29.23

Leafy spurge management reminders provided by UW

Extension Page 8

Postcard from the Past takes a look back at the 1895 money situation Page 10

Recent weather conditions outlined in Connecting Ag to Climate Page 15

Lee Pitts explains how ranchers would get rich if beef was outlawed Page 16

Quick Bits

Crop Prices

Corn prices traded flat to three cents per bushel higher on April 26. After falling to a one-month low during the April 25 trading session, soybean prices edged up one to three cents per bushel.

CNFR Returns

The College National Finals Rodeo will return to the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper June 11-17. Individual performance tickets are now on sale and range from $10 to $33 each. Tickets are available at sinclairtix.com, by phone at 800-442-2256 or at the SinclairTix Box Office at the Ford Wyoming Center.

Judging Camp

Casper College announced they will host a livestock judging camp June 19-21 in the Grace Werner Agricultural Pavilion in Casper. The camp will focus on livestock evaluation with a special emphasis on the presentation of oral reasons across a variety of species including market and breeding sheep, swine, cattle and goats. The final day of the camp will be a mock judging contest where competitors can put their knowledge to the test. Early bird registration costs $250 per student and $160 per advisor and is due May 26. Entries after this date will cost $275 per student and $175 per advisor. Registration forms can be found at caspercollege.

edu/events/ag-judging-camp

Questions can be directed to Colby Hales at colby.hales@ caspercollege.edu or 307268-2040.

Job Opening

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust is currently seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative individual to lead, coordinate, implement and advance their conservation and stewardship programs through a conservation director position. For more information and to apply, visit wsglt.org/ employment-opportunities_/

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Mountain States Legal Foundation discusses property rights

The Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) hosted a monthly series called “So a Neighbor Asked,” which focused on answering questions regarding how secure individuals rights to property are,

if property is safe from the government and what individuals can do to protect their property.

The presentation hosted Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Executive Vice President Jim

Magagna, MSLF Senior Attorney Joe Bingham and MSLF Attorney David McDonald.

Defining property

“Essentially, property is a landowner’s right to things exclusively,” begins McDon-

ald. “It’s what separates my property from another’s.”

Property can be thought of physical things – land, homes and other posessions, but when it comes to defining property, McDonald noted

Please see MSLF on page 9

Learn by Doing

Leadership symposium

UW holds fifth installment of RMAL program, dedicated to leadership in ag

On April 20, the University of Wyoming’s (UW) College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources wrapped up their second annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) Seminar Series in Laramie.

The five-part series included four sessions held at community colleges across the state, including a ranching on public lands segment held at Central Wyoming College in Riverton Jan. 26, a managing human resources segment at Sheridan College Feb. 16, a technology and innovation segment at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington March 2 and a revenue diversification segment at Northwest College in Powell March 30.

Wyoming FFA members attend annual state convention

Over 1,400 Wyoming FFA members from across the state convened in Cheyenne April 19-22 to compete for titles in career development events ranging from veterinary science to public speaking, participate in leadership workshops and vie for a spot on the association’s leadership team.

The annual event is hosted each year to determine

BLM seeks public input

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Casper Field Office is currently seeking public input on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA) to provide supplemental analysis on the Marton Ranch Acquisition EA, which was originally issued by the BLM in May 2022 with the agency’s decision to purchase the 36,000-acre property.

In two separate press releases dated April 21, the BLM and Gov. Mark Gordon remind individuals the 21-day public comment period will soon close on May 12.

Background information

This supplemental analysis comes in response to a settlement agreement between the state of Wyoming and BLM, which took place in October 2022, after the state filed an appeal challenging the BLM’s purchase of the Marton Ranch near Casper in June of the same year.

According to the governor’s press release, the state expressed concerns the BLM didn’t properly involve the public in the acquisition process and the EA did not adequately consider the impact this purchase would have on recreation along the North Platte River.

After Wyoming filed a statement of reasons in support of its appeal, with the the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA), BLM filed a motion to set aside and remand its decision so it could “reevaluate its May 18, 2022 decision, provide additional opportunities for public notice and comment and supplement its environmental analysis to better address issues raised by the state.”

In their press releasee, BLM notes as part of the settlement they have agreed to conduct additional analysis of

Please see BLM on page 7

which of Wyoming’s 60 chapters will represent the state at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., celebrate the accomplishments of FFA members throughout the year and select new state officers.

Wyoming FFA Association Advisor Stacy Broda shared, “This year’s Wyoming FFA State Convention had

Please see FFA on page 6

The series concluded at its culminating event, a leadership symposium and luncheon on UW campus, featuring a lineup of high-profile speakers to discuss ways to hone and develop leadership skills for individuals,

Please see UW on page 5

Lambing preparation considerations discussed

Spring marks the busiest and most important season of the year for many sheep producers – lambing season. Success or failure during this time is the single largest factor affecting the profitability of a flock.

As producers prepare for lambs to hit the ground, there are a few things they should consider to ensure they have a successful lambing season.

Ewe health and nutrition is key

Proper ewe nutrition is perhaps the single most influential factor for lambing success. Correct feeding optimizes ewe health, which results in a higher number of lambs born, heavier weights of lambs

born and improved colostrum quality and yield, which in turn influences lamb growth and performance.

According to an April 20 article, written by Allison Blackmon and published by Redd Summit Advisors, 70 percent of fetal growth occurs during the last six weeks of gestation, meaning this time period is one of the most energetically demanding for a pregnant ewe.

Blackmon notes the best way to ensure ewes’ nutritional requirements are being met is to pay close attention to body condition scores (BCS).

Ewes which are too fat or thin have

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New leadership – Every year during Wyoming FFA State Convention, a new state officer team is selected. This year, individuals chosen to represent the state include, pictured from left to right, Parliamentarian Harper Pollock, President Larkin Williams, Sentinel Jackson Hill, Reporter Afton Stewart, Secretary Sonja Post, Treasurer Brand Terrell, Vice President Karina Mysse, Second Vice President Kinley Anderson and Third Vice President Caytlin Heatherington. Dirt Road Wife Photography photo

Despite the mayor of New York City telling all New Yorkers to limit beef consumption and go vegan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, demand and consumption of beef is staying strong. This just proves how misguided and out of touch he really is.

All fresh beef retail prices in March were $7.23 per pound, which is unchanged from February and down 1.8 percent from a year ago.

The past few years have seen strong beef demand despite high prices, which tells the story people want to eat beef. During 2021-22, beef consumption was the highest per capita since 2010 at 58.9 pounds annually.

In 2020, all-fresh beef retail prices averaged $7.30 a pound, the highest on record. The highest monthly price ever was in October of 2021 at $7.55 a pound.

I would guess this was partly caused by the packers because slaughter was high and the price of live cattle was low.

Consumers continue to buy middle meats, such as tenderloins and ribeyes, with demand up 12 to 15 percent year-overyear. Surprisingly, brisket demand is weaker compared to last year. This is probably caused by higher costs due to demand.

As usual, the demand for hamburger keeps increasing, and because of this high demand, the price is rising as well.

Since meat is a commodity, prices rise and fall with the flow of supply and demand. Currently, demand remains high, and the supply of beef is going down.

This year, total cattle slaughter is down 2.9 percent, and carcass weights are lower. Fat steer slaughter is down 2.3 percent year-over-year, and fat heifer slaughter is up 0.4 percent.

While 2.3 and 0.4 percent don’t seem like a lot, bear in mind, last week 622,000 head of cattle were processed compared to 664,000 a year ago. This means 510 million pounds of beef was processed last week compared to 551 million pounds processed a year ago.

The lower number of head slaughtered and lower carcass weights are causing a national reduction of 41 million pounds of beef a week, which will always result in higher prices at the beef counter.

A recent peer reviewed edition of the scientific journal Animal Frontiers, published in the middle of April, confirms meat’s critical role in society. Building on scientific debate and evidence developed through the October 2022 International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat, hosted by Teagasc in Dublin, Ireland, some good information surfaced.

Some of the key findings were plant-based production does not only lead to human-edible food, but also large amounts of inedible biomass; livestock are the most viable option to return nutrients captured in this biomass back into the natural cycle, while producing high-quality, human-edible food and the outcome of unintended economic, social and environmental consequences when abandoning livestock could prove catastrophic to the already shaky ecological balance of the resource cycles and the remaining natural capital.

Other findings included sustainable livestock will also provide solutions for the additional challenge of today, to stay within the safe operating zone of Earth’s boundaries; human civilization has been built on livestock from initiating the Bronze Age more than 5,000 years ago toward being the bedrock of food security for modern societies today and lastly, human-managed livestock systems must be a part of the solution to environmental sustainability.

Has anybody noticed most of the people buying farmland today want everyone to be vegans? Is it all about money?

Are We Being "Planned" Off Our BLM Lands

By Karen Budd-Falen, Budd-Falen Law

Remember the huge backlash in 2017 over the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Planning 2.0 regulations?

One of the major concerns was the BLM could use those planning rules to eliminate all use by creating ambiguous standards for multiple use, which were left to absolute agency discretion. There was so much outcry, Congress passed a bill under the Congressional Review Act, which the president signed, repealing the BLM’s Planning 2.0 regulations.

Rather than learning its lesson, the BLM is at it again.

While the BLM claims the 2023 proposed planning regulations are needed for “conservation and landscape health,” these pro-

posed rules are no more than a thinly-veiled elimination of economic use on BLM lands. While no one who relies on the use of the BLM lands wants to see environmental degradation, the proposed rules do nothing more than the following.

1. Create a whole new “multiple use,” deemed “conservation use,” which has no basis in statute. Can you say “major questions doctrine” which the Supreme Court has used to strike down agency regulations outside their statutory authority?

2. Allow radical environmental groups to nominate and acquire “conservation leases” on BLM multiple-use lands for purposes like “restoring public lands, providing mitigation for a

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‘particular action’ or ensuring resilient public lands” –whatever this means.

3. Eliminate valid existing rights not “compatible” with a conservation lease. Instead, the proposed rule states the only use guaranteed on a conservation lease is “casual use,” which is defined as a non-economic use.

4. Require the BLM to take the “precautionary approach” when authorizing land uses which may impair “ecosystem resilience.”

Given the proposed planning rule is based in part on Biden’s 30 x 30 and climate change executive orders (EO), doesn’t everything impair “ecosystem resilience” and contribute to climate change?

Remember, Biden’s 30 x 30 EO opines only land in

its “natural state” meets the 30 x 30 requirements. Since this administration believes ecosystem resilience is necessary to defeat climate change and only land in its natural state will meet the country’s climate goals, I am assuming the protection of the natural state means no use of multiple-use lands.

5. Extort money from those who are wealthy enough to pay “third party mitigation fund holders.” This seems like another easy way to send funds to radical environmentalist organizations with little to no public review.

6. Further slow down the permitting process for activities on BLM lands.

Currently, every metric shows the BLM is woefully behind on completing term

OSLI submits notice

Notice is hereby given the Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI), on behalf of the State Loan and Investment Board, has submitted a notice of intent to adopt rules and regulations on Chapter Two – Wyoming Joint Powers Act Loans, Chapter 14 – Fees for Administrative Services and Interest Rates, Chapter 37 – Student Dormitory Capital Construction Loans and Chapter 38 – Capital Construction Loans.

A public comment period related to the proposed amendments opened on April 24 and will end on June 15 at 5 p.m. Comments are encouraged on any concerns, questions or issues related to chapters two, 14, 37 and 38, which are available for review at rules.wyo.gov or by contacting OSLI at 122 W. 25th St., Herschler Building, Suite W103, Cheyenne, WY 82002.

Interested persons may present comments or suggestions on the proposed rules by submitting written comments to Attn: Amanda Sewell – Assistant Director, Admin Services, Office of State Lands and Investments, 122 W. 25th St., Herschler Building, Suite W103, Cheyenne, WY 82002 or e-mailed to amanda.sewell@wyo.gov.

DEQ celebrates air quality

For the eighth-consecutive year, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Air Quality Division (AQD) will join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other agencies across the country, in celebrating Air Quality Awareness Week May 1-5.

The national theme for 2023 is “Working Together for Clean Air.”

DEQ will celebrate throughout the month of May with outreach efforts to inspire Wyoming citizens to take action and consider incorporating air quality knowledge and conservation practices into their daily lifestyles.

Small, habitual practices such as refraining from idling vehicles, properly inflating tires on vehicles, turning off lights whenever possible and raising or lowering room temperature by one-to-two degrees – depending upon the season – can help reduce air emissions and save Wyoming’s citizens hundreds of dollars each year.

DEQ will spread air quality awareness through public service announcements (PSA) and the agency’s social media platforms.

DEQ additionally encourages Wyoming’s citizens to utilize WyVisNet, which features real-time air quality data and web cameras from across the state. Citizens can check air quality conditions in their area by visiting wyvisnet.com

To view the 2023 Air Quality Awareness Week PSA videos and other educational content, visit deq.wyoming.gov/aqd/air-quality-awareness-week/

NAHLN receives funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding $2.29 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) farm bill program to advance APHIS’s animal health preparedness.

The 2018 Farm Bill provided funding for this program as part of an overall strategy to prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the U.S. and reduce the spread and impact of potential disease incursions.

NAHLN funding supports projects focused on increasing capacity for disease testing through stockpiling efforts, enhancing data management through IT standardization and increasing high-throughput testing with the addition of diagnostic testing instruments and technical expertise in laboratories.

A full list of NAHLN-funded projects is available at aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/lab-infoservices/nahln/

Grassland CRP announced

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through May 26.

Among CRP enrollment opportunities, Grassland CRP is a unique working lands program, allowing producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while conserving grasslands and promoting plant and animal biodiversity as well as healthier soil.

More than 3.1 million acres were accepted through the 2022 Grassland CRP signup from agricultural producers and private landowners, which was the highest ever for the program and reflects the continued success and value of investments in voluntary, producer-led, working lands conservation programs.

The current total participation in Grassland CRP is 6.3 million acres, which is part of the 23 million acres enrolled in CRP opportunities overall.

Since 2021, USDA’s Farm Service Agency, which administers all CRP programs, has made several improvements to Grassland CRP to broaden the program’s reach, including creating two national priority zones to put focus on environmentally sensitive land, such as that prone to wind erosion; enhancing offers with 10 additional ranking points to producers and landowners who are historically underserved, including beginning farmers and military veterans and leveraging the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to engage historically underserved communities within Tribal nations in the Great Plains.

Landowners and producers interested in Grassland CRP, or any other CRP enrollment option, should contact their local USDA Service Center to learn more or to apply for the program before the deadlines.

Antler hunting postponed

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has announced an emergency extended closure of the shed antler and horn hunting regulation to protect big game on winter ranges. The emergency regulation extends the current closure until 6 a.m. May 15 on designated lands, excluding Teton County.

A map of the affected land is online and the boundaries are detailed within the emergency regulation. Anyone found violating the closures or illegally collecting antlers may be cited.

Collecting means to search for, locate, stockpile or possess shed antlers and horns of big game animals on public land or attempt to search for, locate, stockpile or possess shed antlers and horns of big game animals on public or state land during the closed season.

A violation of this regulation carries the same potential penalties, including fines, forfeiture of seized shed antlers and horns and loss of hunting and fishing privileges.

Teton County is not included in the closure extension. The primary species affected by the harsh winter in Western Wyoming are pronghorn and mule deer and there are relatively few pronghorn and mule deer wintering in Teton County.

Also, the large influx of antler hunters who come to Teton County to collect antlers on U.S. Forest Service lands adjacent to the National Elk Refuge requires a coordinated interagency effort to manage. After a meeting of all the partner agencies, it was decided to move forward with the standard opening at 6 a.m. on May 1 for Teton County.

Some WGFD Commission-owned wildlife habitat management areas in the western and southern portions of the state will also remain closed to human presence.

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Bureau of Land Management to host event

The Wyoming Department of Corrections Wyoming Honor Farm and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will celebrate 35 years of training and adopting wild horses and burros with an adoption on May 13 in Riverton.

“We’re honored to be part of this successful partnership,” said June Wendlandt, wild horse and burro lead for BLM Wyoming. “Since 1988, the Honor Farm has helped us place thousands of horses and burros, removed from overpopulated herds, into good homes.”

To commemorate this special occasion, 35 saddle-started horses, 15 halter-started horses and 10 gentled burros will be offered for adoption.

Photos of many of the available animals can be seen by following BLM Wyoming on Facebook or Twitter, and individuals can preview available horses and burros in-person from 1-3:30 p.m. on May 12.

On May 13, gates open at 8 a.m. and the competitive-bid adoption begins at 10:30 a.m. Both days’ events are free and open to anyone interested in wild horses, the Honor Farm gentling process and the BLM wild horse and burro adoption program.

The BLM will provide applications and information about how to adopt on both May 12 and 13. The horses and burros are current on their vaccinations, deworming and

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Coggins testing. Only covered stock or slant load style trailers are authorized for loading. Two-horse trailers are not allowed, unless they are a stock or slant type, with no internal dividers.

Firarms, alcohol, drugs and dogs are not allowed onsite at any time. Cell phones, smart watches, cameras, video equipment and tobacco products must be kept locked in a vehicle while onsite.

To maintain a positive environment for visitors, a reasonable clothing standard must be adhered to. Shorts and form-fitting clothing are prohibited. For more information, visit blm. gov/whb

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AAA announces new awards

The American Angus Association (AAA) stands 22,000 members strong, each with a unique vision of success. To acknowledge the hard work of Angus enthusiasts, AAA will implement three new awards at the 2023 Angus Convention.

The new awards include the Young Breeder of the Year Award, which recognizes a young, registered Angus breeder for their leadership within the breed, participation in Angus programs and innovation within their herd and the Angus Ambassador of the Year Award will recognize someone who goes above and beyond to promote or aid Angus efforts and broaden Angus influence in the beef industry

Applicants for these award can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Nominations can be submitted at bit.ly/3Muwwcy and bit/ly/3Gw2Zvh, for these two awards respectively and are due on May 15.

Award winners will be recognized at the 2023 Angus Convention Nov. 36 in Orlando, Fla.

The third new award is the Top Sire of the Year Award which will recognize the top registration sire for the fiscal year. This award will not be application or nomination based, but rather derived from the sire with the most registrations in the fiscal year.

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grazing permit renewals because of the monitoring and paperwork which has to be completed, including completion of the Fundamentals of Land Health.

Now imagine the backlog the BLM will have for its permit review, even for valid existing rights, as every use on BLM lands has to go through a Fundamentals of Land Health review prior to authorization.

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Use of multipleuse lands won’t stop because of concern over legitimate environmental harm – it will stop because the BLM simply does not have the money, manpower or time to complete the analysis, which appears to be the goal anyway.

The proposed rules

also don’t mention any of the other statutes mandating use of BLM lands such as the Taylor Grazing Act, the Mineral Leasing Act and the 1872 Mining Law.

While there is a long way to go before these proposed planning regulations are completed, looking at my crystal ball, I see a Congressional Review Act battle all over again.

I just hope it won’t be too late to save the family rancher who relies on the use of his grazing permit for his livelihood.

Karen Budd-Falen is the owner of Budd-Falen Law Offices in Cheyenne and can be reached by calling 307-632-5105 or visiting buddfalen.com This opinion column was originally published April 18.

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The RMAL Program

To kick off the event, Kelly Crane, associate director for the College of Ag, director of UW Extension and interim director of RMAL, welcomed attendees and offered some insight into UW’s new RMAL program.

According to Crane, this unique educational series was initiated through a generous donation from Farm Credit Services of America and designed with two goals in mind – to create real-world learning opportunities for UW students and to engage community members involved in ag from around the state.

He explained the series is a combination of educational events open to the public, in addition to a university course offered to UW students, culminating in a bachelor’s degree, which will be available beginning in the fall of 2024.

“We are in the final throws of university approval,” he noted. “We submitted a feasibility study last week, which will go to the board of trustees this fall, as long as we make it through all of the hoops on campus.”

Crane shared the most exciting aspect of the program is how unique it is.

“First, it is really interdisciplinary, providing students with fundamental knowledge in things like range management, forage production, livestock production and ag business, but not specializing in any one of those – just a broad-based bachelor’s degree combining them all,” he said.

“Maybe as important is the integration of leadership skills in everything we do in this curriculum, which makes it unique from other programs across the country,” he added. “And, of course, it provides an opportunity for students to engage with Wyoming practitioners across the state.”

He noted possibly the most important aspiration of the program is the hope to train students to contribute to society through leadership roles in their communities.

“When we look at leadership at a regional, state,

county or community scale, we see the undeniable marks of agriculture, so by providing students with this unique set of skills, we hope they arise to leadership positions in their respective careers and the industries they choose to serve in,” Crane stated.

“When we think about weed and pest boards, conservation boards, school boards, planning and zoning boards, etc., I guarantee there are people serving in these roles with ag somewhere in their background,” he added.

Leadership in Wyoming

On the topic of leadership, both Crane and Gov. Mark Gordon expressed their belief individuals involved in agriculture make the best kind of leaders.

“The message I keep trying to convey everywhere I go is how important leadership is for agriculture,” stated Gordon. “Ag is the heart and soul of Wyoming, and our state is what it is because we have people who are willing to step forward and lead.”

He pointed out a few of these leaders including Sen. Ogden Driskill who has helped push important agricultural policy and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto for the critical role he plays in the industry.

Gordon also thanked Dr. Barbara Rasco, dean of UW’s College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, who stepped up to the plate after Gordon challenged the college to do a better job of educating students on everything agriculture entails, from genetics, rangeland management, hydrology, engineering, etc. and moving the industry forward.

“For a long time, we’ve discussed what the College of Agriculture should be teaching and how we could do everything better, but it wasn’t coming together into a combined effort,” he stated. “This is what the RMAL program does.”

“I am really thrilled this program has had such success. It is exactly the cornerstone I was hoping the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) would achieve, and I am

so thrilled it has received funding through phase two of WIP,” he added.

He concluded, “Agriculture is about hard work, stewardship, collaboration and integrity, and these are all important leadership qualities. I have to say, there is nothing that teaches leadership skills better than growing up on a ranch.”

Closing remarks

Following Crane and Gordon’s welcome, the symposium hosted a panel discussion on advocating for agriculture, featuring Diana Berger, Amanda Hulet, Melinda Sims and Cat Urbigkit.

Wesley Tucker, a farm and ranch transition specialist, gave a presentation on farm succession planning; Jim Neiman, president of Neiman Enterprises, Inc. provided insight on how to be a leader in the community and Donald Schiefelbein, former president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association discussed serving in organizational leadership positions.

At the end of the day, Rasco took to the stage to provide closing remarks.

She began by thanking symposium attendees and program faculty for showing up and putting on the event.

“I think today was really significant because we had a number of great presentations and our speakers showcased the extraordinary talent we have among Wyoming producers and community leaders involved in agriculture,” she said. “Everyone has leadership capacity, and I hope this has come through today.”

“I personally think the university system is enriched by student inter-

actions with individuals like those with us today and those we have heard from in the program to build networks and learn about what works, what doesn’t work and what leadership really

means,” she continued.

“There will be more opportunities in the future for UW, especially the College of Ag, to support partners across the state through our efforts, Extension and other aca-

Early Consignments

• 07 bay gelding by Koyles Ko Jack- head horse/ranch horse

6 yearlings by a grandson of CD Lights- blacks, grullos and roans

all futurity eligible

• 3 yearlings granddaughters of Metalic Cat- Futurity eligible

• 10 black tobiano pony gelding-“Shadow” good for the kids to take to the branding or rope in the arena

15 bay gelding grandson of Docs Smoky Pine- ranch horse

• 19 bay gelding by grandson of Peptoboonsmal- ranch, started roping

• 18 sorrel gelding grandson of Bob Acre Doc- gentle, good broke

21 red roan gelding grandson of Playlight F&R futurity eligible

20 bay mare ½ draft- gentle, started

• 15 brown mare granddaughter of Dash for Perks- broodmare sound

• 22 sorrel stallion grandson Meradas Money Talk- futurity eligible

16 sorrel gelding by Fourway Sugar- good broke

20 gray gelding by Fourway Sugar- good broke

19 sorrel gelding grandson Topsail Whiz- broke

• 18 chestnut gelding by Cactus Rondo- good broke

08 sorrel mare granddaughter Smart Little Jerry- gentle, reined cow horse, team roping horse

16 buckskin gelding by grandson of Docs Oaks Sugar- gentle ranch horse, kids ride

15 sorrel gelding by Karie Roan- good ranch horse use at sale

barn shapely

19 sorrel mare granddaughter High Brow Cat- broke, ranch used

• 3 yearlings High Brow Cat, TR Dual Rey, Real Gun, Haidas Little

Pep bred

12 cremello gelding grandson Playgun- ranch, team rope, several ranch horse awards

• 11 buckskin mare granddaughter Pepto Boonsmal- big pretty world series head horse

4 buckskin and dun 2022 fillies by son of Premium Buck

18 sorrel gelding by Stylin With Pepto- started on sled paid up Riata Buckle

20 sorrel mare granddaughter High Brow Cat- good broke

2010 paint pony “Patches” Sale Highlight 12.2 hands 800# been to brandings, ranch & arena rope, good for everybody

• 19 blue roan gelding by grandson Mecan Blue- started both ends

19 red roan gelding grandson One Time Pepto- ranch horse

17 bay mare- granddaughter of Two Eyed Red Buck-AQHA World Show Qualifier rope horse

demic and educational programs,” she concluded.

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

15 sorrel gelding by One Smart Hobo- solid team rope

17 sorrel mare by Smooth As A Cat- started roping with potential to be outstanding

10 palomino gelding “Spoiler” World Series, USTRC head horse good for any level

Agriculture leadership – Dr. Barbara Rasco, dean of the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, provided closing remarks during the leadership symposium on April 20. She gave a nod to the talented producers and community leaders involved in ag across the state. WYLR photo

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a great turn out, and it was enjoyable to see the upcoming leaders of Wyoming’s agriculture industry hard at work.”

Following the first day of youth contests, the event kicked off with a welcome dinner hosted by the Wyoming FFA Foundation.

“2023 has been an exciting year,” said Wyoming FFA Foundation Executive Director Oaklee Gilliland. “Because of increased numbers at convention, the foundation has increased their support of the event. We loved seeing all of the students, advisors and guests in attendance.”

In addition to supporting the event, the Wyoming FFA Foundation, in conjunction with their college partners, gave away over $30,000 in scholarships to Wyoming FFA members.

New chapters

In 2023, two new junior high school chapters were chartered. Horse Creek FFA and Prairie View FFA, both of Cheyenne, attended with 14 and 11 members, respectively.

Megan Barton, the chartering advisor of both chapters, said, “It’s been a reward-

ing experience introducing agriculture and FFA to my students. The passion and drive they have for FFA has been incredible to watch, especially with it being a fairly new concept for some.”

“Their excitement and dedication motivate me to continue to offer them new experiences and challenge them along the way,” she continued. “I am excited to see the growth in not only the chapters but the students in the coming years.”

Junior high members of the Horse Creek and Prairie View FFA participated in livestock judging, poultry judging, horse judging and the FFA knowledge event –the Greenhand Quizbowl.

2023-24

State Officer Team

Throughout the week of the convention, a set of the state’s top youth leaders in agriculture interviewed to lead the organization. On April 22, a new team of student officers was elected to serve as the Wyoming FFA State Officer Team.

The new team includes President Larkin Williams of the Rawhide FFA, Vice President Karina Mysse of the Buffalo FFA, Second Vice President Kinley Ander-

For more information, visit WyomingFFA. org or WyoFFAFoundation.com.

son of the Ten Sleep FFA, Third Vice President Caytlin Heatherington of the Cheyenne Frontier FFA, Secretary Sonja Post of the Shoshoni FFA, Treasurer Brand Terrell of the Gillette FFA, Reporter Afton Stewart of the Casper FFA, Sentinel Jackson Hill of the Riverton FFA and Parliamentarian Harper Pollock of the Casper FFA.

“The state FFA officers serve as the face of the Wyoming FFA Association,” said Broda. “Throughout their year of service, they will represent Wyoming FFA at local, state and national events as well as conduct leadership workshops and serve as ambassadors for agriculture and youth leadership.”

Upon her election as the new Wyoming FFA president, Williams said, “My week at convention was a whirlwind of networking, competing and interviewing. I am so fortunate, and this year, this team and this association already mean so much to me.”

Williams shared she is excited to create lifelong connections and friendships with her fellow state officers as well as all of the chapter members they will get to interact with around the state during their year of service.

Averi Reynolds is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Wyoming FFA State Champions

Livestock Evaluation – Torrington/Lingle FFA

Kaleb Booth Connor Booth Sam Birdsall Louden Bremmer

Advisors: Jason Groene and Sabrina Juma

Jr. High Livestock Evaluation – Laramie Peak FFA

Kaidyn Kasun Halle Huston

Madison McIntosh Carly Robertson

Advisor: Lisa McIntosh

Poultry Evaluation – Douglas FFA

Maggie Booth Savanna Moffat

Lauryn Vollman Elza Moffat

Advisor: Luke Bethea

Junior High Poultry Evaluation – Laramie Peak FFA

Maggie Hicks Halle Mickelsen

Haidyn Sisson Shayden Davis

Advisor: Lisa McIntosh

Horse Evaluation – Wheatland FFA

Ella Keil Paige Hofrock

Jadea Grabes Kayle Rasnake

Advisor: Bill Dalles

Junior High Horse Evaluation – Laramie Peak FFA

Madison McIntosh Tayen Wakkuri

Katie Miller Andrea Fox

Advisor: Lisa McIntosh

Farm Business Management – Wheatland FFA

Caden Wade Megan Sagner

Hadley Paisley Hayden Hocker

Advisor: Bill Dalles

Marketing Plan – Torrington/Lingle FFA

Carleigh Duggar Klacie Groene

Addy Scott

Advisors: Jason Groene and Sabrina Juma

Agriculture Sales – Wheatland FFA

Eleni McKee Hadley Paisley

Dante Dawson Savanna Metz

Advisor: Bill Dalles

Employment Skills – Glendo FFA

Tess Palen

Advisor: Kevin Teten

Agricultural Issues Forum – Cheyenne Frontier FFA

Rachael Abraham Caytlin Heatherington

Charlotte Ehlman Colton Schick

Haleigh Eiter Savannah Schilling

Advisor: Joe Allen

Parliamentary Procedure – Casper FFA

Emmy Hornecker Garrett Burkett

Oaysen Henderson Harper Pollock

Jonathan Danford Spencer Hansen

Advisors: Timi Reynolds and Burt Andreen

Conduct of Chapter Meetings – Snowy Range FFA

Riley Lake Wyatt Strain

Shanna Stinson Jim Coxbill

James Johnson Trenton Rogers

Advisors: Danielle Kunkel and Brian Coxbill

Environment and Natural Resources – Buffalo FFA

Kaitlyn Evans Brogan Byram

Lane Boden Zack Freise

Advisors: Josh Miller and Bev Boden

Greenhand Quiz Bowl – Gillette FFA

Brylee Styvar Isabella Halbrooks

Tarryn Haugen Daniel Dickson

Advisor: Casey Styvar

Creed Speaking – Cheyenne Frontier FFA

Regan Allen

Advisor: Joe Allen

Prepared Public Speaking – Rawhide FFA

Tessa Manning

Advisor: Jason Hubbard

Extemporaneous Public Speaking – Green River FFA

Tristan Drozd

Advisor: Liz Thoman

Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems –Snowy Range FFA

Collin Borer Keegan Norelius

Marshal Olsen Brandon Waggoner

Advisors: Danielle Kunkel and Brian Coxbill

Agronomy – Torrington/Lingle FFA

Klacie Groene Natalie Speckner

Addison Hansen Holly Leiseth

Advisors: Jason Groene and Sabrina Juma

Meats Evaluation – Casper FFA

Trevor Campbell William Gutierrez

Noah Danford Jonathan Danford

Advisors: Timi Reynolds and Burt Andreen

Junior High Meats Evaluation – CY FFA

Josie Haigler Lorelai Wolf

Nathan Danford Teagan Campbell

Advisor: Kyla Foltz

POWDER RIVER BASIN

Friday, May 5 to Saturday, May 6 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Field below the Rockpile Museum

Gillette, Wyoming

This FREE event will focus on the historic and modern culture of working sheep in the Powder River Basin from the 20th century Scots and Basques to the modern Quechua Sheepherders. Festival will include Basque cultural presentations by David Romtvedt, hands-on sheepwagons, sheep dog demos, petting station, cultural foods and more! Friday evening at 6:30pm will also include a special guest, Dr. Alison Krogel, who will give an introductory lecture on the Quechua/Peruvian sheepherders throughout Wyoming.

For more information:

Brittney Elsasser at 307-682-5723 www.rockpilemuseum.com

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an increased risk of experiencing dystocia and/or pregnancy toxemia, so a BCS of three to 3.5 is ideal.

A Feb. 4, 2020 article published by Scarsdale Vets, one of the largest providers of veterinary care across the East Midlands region of England, notes nutrient demands vary by weight, age and the amount of lambs a ewe is carrying.

In fact, according to the article, ewes carrying twins experience a 50 percent increase in energy demand on top of their already high nutrient requirements. Therefore, producers may want to consider supplementing ewes with a high-quality concentrate, containing up to 18 to 20 percent crude protein.

University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Specialist Dr. Whit Stewart agrees.

In a March 11, 2022 article previously published in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, Stewart explains approximately 60 to 70 percent of all glucose produced by a ewe is used for the growing lamb in late pregnancy.

“And, when the glucose account overdrafts, pregnancy toxemia results,” he says. “Whether a producer is hanging on to ewes longer, recently purchased aged ewes or are seeing an increase in

resource issues raised by the state in its appeal.

“Resources or issues identified for further inspection include aquatic invasive species, fisheries and recreational settings. The preliminary EA does not consider future decisions regarding potential uses of the land, but rather further evaluates the environmental impacts associated with BLM’s decision to purchase the land,” BLM explains.

Public comment

According to Acting BLM Casper Field Office Manager Ben Bigalke, BLM is currently seeking public comments specific to potential impacts which could result from property changing from private to public hands.

“The public and our partner agencies will substantially contribute to the future management of the property during the land use planning process, which we plan to undertake in the near future,” he says.

Gordon also called on Wyoming citizens to provide comments on the EA.

“Embracing multiple use principles, which in this case includes increased public access on public lands, has many benefits to the public and Wyoming. This is why I did not oppose this project but opposed the process used,” Gordon states.

“Meaningful public input and environmental

their twin or triplet percentage, then supplementing an additional pound to a pound and a half of grain will go a long way in preventing clinical problems.”

Additionally, mineral requirements of a ewe increase during gestation.

Stewart suggests producers provide mineral supplementation prior to lambing so storage pools can be mobilized as stages of pregnancy advance.

“Significant proportions of the flock, more than 25 percent will under consume, over consume or not consume the free-choice mineral at all,” he says. “Monitoring consumption and calculating estimated mineral intake across the flock takes some math, but it can tell us if a group of ewes are over-consuming or under-consuming.”

To do this, Stewart says to divide the total amount of mineral fed by the number of days it took for the amount to be consumed, then divide by the number of ewes consuming the mineral.

“If intake is far above or below manufacturer recommended levels, consider palatability issues due to weathering or location of the mineral feeder. We can’t manage what we don’t measure, but

we can enjoy peace of mind from good nutritional management,” he states.

Facilities should be clean and prepped

Blackmon notes a second step to preparing for lambing season is to ensure lambing facilities are cleaned and prepped for the arrival of newborn lambs.

For producers lambing in a barn, she suggests identifying and eliminating any drafts while also ensuring good ventilation.

A space of 12 to 14 square feet per lamb should be planned in order to avoid overcrowding, and if producers are using jugs, they should enclose a four foot by four foot space, with fencing at least three feet high.

Dry, clean bedding should be provided, and lightbulbs and heat lamps should be double checked to ensure they are working properly.

For operations with pasture-lambing flocks, Blackmon suggests moving ewes to clean pasture with access to shelter.

“In this case, it’s still a

good idea to set up jugs for problem births, and if possible, plan to rotate pastures after a period of time to keep new lambs separated from older lambs to prevent infection,” she says.

Stock up equipment and supplies

Prior to lambing season, producers should take inventory of their lambing supplies and stock up on things they may be running low on.

Blackmon notes it is important to have disinfectant, iodine, castration rings, feeding tubes and bottles, marker sprays or chalk, sterilization equipment and medicine, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory injections, propylene glycol and calcium injections.

According to Scarsdale Vets, one of the most important supplies to have on hand is milk and colostrum replacer. They recommend producers keep colostrum from ewes with a single lamb to use later in the season when problems arise.

“Colostrum can be stored in a clean container

in the fridge for up to seven days or frozen in Ziplock bags to be easily defrosted,” they explain. “However, it is worth checking the quality first, as there is no point in storing poor-quality colostrum.”

“When defrosting colostrum use hot water –not boiling water – rather than a microwave so there is no damage to the immunoglobulin proteins which are sensitive to high temperatures,” they continue.

“Consider buying a BRIX refractometer with a zero

Increased requirements –

Ewe health and nutrition is perhaps the single most influential factor for lambing success.

Nutritional requirements for a ewe increase during late gestation and depend on age, weight and number of lambs the ewe is carrying.

to 32 percent scale to make more informed decisions about whether to feed, store or discard colostrum.”

Additionally, Scarsdale Vets encourages producers to have lambing ropes, disposable gloves and lubricant on hand.

Producers should also consider making or purchasing a warming box for hypothermic lambs.

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

analysis are critical steps in any federal land acquisition process, and this public comment period is necessary to fulfill the agreement between BLM and the state of Wyoming,” he adds.

Gordon continues, “I encourage interested members of the public to take advantage of this time to be involved. I also appreciate the cooperation and communication with the Wyoming and Casper BLM offices, who have ensured our state agencies were consulted during the supplemental analysis. I look forward to the future land use planning process and seeing what opportunities the future of this land may hold.”

Comments will be accepted by e-mail to m75robin@blm.gov or through the BLM’s ePlanning website at eplanning. blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2018049/510. The preliminary EA can also be viewed at this website.

Hardcopy comments can also be mailed or hand delivered to the BLM Casper Field Office, Attn: Mike Robinson, 2987 Prospector Dr., Casper, WY 82604.

For more information, call the Casper Field Office at 307-261-7600.

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

Leachman Grass Time Sale

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WYLR photo

By Jaycie Arndt, UW Extension Educator

Leafy spurge is a creeping invasive perennial forb. Those who have been lucky enough

to never see leafy spurge before, can learn to recognize it by the yellowgreen, heart-shaped seed pods and bluish-green leaves and stems.

When seeds have matured, the pods will burst open and “throw” seeds up to 15 feet from the parent plant, which stands one to three feet tall and has umbel flowers. Broken stems will exude a milky-

white latex which can help distinguish it from other weeds prior to flowering.

Belowground, leafy spurge produces extensive root systems. These rhizomatous roots can extend down, up to 15 feet and spread laterally, up to 15 feet per year, producing new shoots along the way.

The extensive root system provides nutrient reserves allowing the plant to easily recover from environmental stresses. This makes effective control difficult to attain.

Impacts

Leafy spurge is an extremely invasive species which outcompetes desirable native forage.

It emerges early in the spring and utilizes limited water and nutrient resources before desirable vegetation. Flowering primarily occurs in early spring – April and May –but some plants will continue to flower throughout the fall.

Without proper control, leafy spurge will reduce cattle grazing capacity by 50 to 75 percent.

Besides reducing desirable forage, leafy spurge compounds grazing impacts as it contains a toxic substance called euphorbon, which is an alkaloid causing skin irritation in humans. When consumed by livestock, it can cause excessive salivation, vomiting, colic and diarrhea.

Producers should simply remove livestock from leafy spurge if symptoms arise.

Sheep and goats are more resistant to the negative impacts of leafy spurge toxicity.

Management

Prevention is the best form of control for leafy spurge. Having healthy

native grasses and forbs can help prevent leafy spurge from establishing into new sites.

Producers should be vigilant for hay and seed contaminants and continuously survey their land to find leafy spurge populations when they are small.

Management is easier and cheaper when leafy spurge has not developed large root systems or extensive patches.

Grazing leafy spurge will provide some control but will not remove all leafy spurge.

Sheep and goats will eat spurge but may also lose weight without consuming other vegetation due to poor forage quality. Horses and cattle will avoid leafy spurge to avoid toxic impacts.

Fire and mowing can reduce growth and help limit seed production. Both can cause stress to the plant and help deplete root reserves but will not provide complete control.

Also, be aware of possible damage to desirable vegetation when burning or mowing.

Chemical control requires proper timing of herbicide applications. Applications should be made in the spring when true flowers appear or in the fall.

Spring applications will cause more damage to seed production and to plants while they are pulling nutrient reserves from the roots, leading to a lower chance of recovery.

Fall applications can control vegetative regrowth and also allow for herbicides to translocate into the roots as the plants pull nutrient reserves underground for the winter.

Several herbicides can be used to control leafy spurge with varying efficacy, including Tordon; Plateau; Paramount; 2,4D; Roundup and Venue.

Be sure to read the label for safety information, application rates and timing recommendations.

A single herbicide application will not control spurge. Repeat applications and using different herbicide groups each year will improve leafy spurge control.

For example, repeat Tordon applications may lead to rapid microbial breakdown of the herbicide leading to reduced efficacy. Changing herbicide applications between years can prevent this and improve control in the long term.

There are numerous biological control methods for leafy spurge as well.

The black flea beetle, black dot flea beetle, brown dot flea beetle, brown-legged flea beetle, copper flea beetle, leafy spurge tip gall midge, redheaded stem borer and hawk moth are known to control spurge via root feeding or foliar feeding.

Producers should contact their local weed and pest office for guidelines and resources before considering these biological control insects.

Integrated pest management will provide the best control of leafy spurge.

Don’t be afraid to use multiple management strategies and continued monitoring to improve adaptive management long term.

Jaycie Arndt is a University of Wyoming Extension educator. She can be reached at jarndt1@uwyo. edu.

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there are a million different ways a landowner can subdivide something they own.

McDonald and Bingham explain over the years WSGA and MSLF have worked on several cases related to private and public lands. In some cases, its similar to a tenant renting an apartment.

“For example, I’m a renter not a homeowner so I own my lease,” explains McDonald. “Since I don’t own the property, I can’t make structural alterations to the property, but I can choose who to exclude and who to admit, including my landlord.”

In reference to the Upper Green River, environmentalists are trying to take away ranchers’ rights to their leases or permits, explains Bingham.

Magagna notes it’s important to understand key principles when it comes to land ownership patterns in the West.

“The Western U.S. is very much split into private land, state trust lands and federally managed lands – it’s all intermingled,” he says.

He mentions in the West, ranchers think about these land ownerships or leases as a unit and want to best manage the unit to enhance the resources they need to take

care of their livestock. In some of these cases, conflicts arise.

Throughout his career, Magagna says the industry has frequently gone back and forth to determine whether property rights on federal public lands is a right or a privilege.

“It’s a privilege only in one sense – it’s granted by the government,” shares Magagna. “It can be taken away by the government for abuse, regulatory non-compliance and under certain proper procedures. It can also be taken away or diminished if the resources can no longer support it.”

He adds, “But, so long as the ranchers holds the lease, as far as we’re concerned, it is a property right.”

In many cases, ranchers who hold grazing permits span across five to six generations. They have stability within the federal land management process and certainly necessary stability and contribution to the integrity of the ranching population, Magagna explains.

Scale of federal land ownership

In Wyoming, the federal government controls and manages 48 percent of the land base, according to Magagna.

He mentions there seems to be a public misconception

about lands in the West.

“There tends to be lack of understanding that somehow private property rights mean something less if a person owns large areas of undeveloped land and if they own a very small acreage of developed land,” he says. “One of the challenges is delivering this message.”

Bingham mentions nobody cares more about sustainability than somebody who owns lands and wants to pass it down to their children.

“Ranchers don’t claim to own public lands, but they do take ownership responsibility for the management of those lands because they depend on them year after year, and their kids and grandkids depend on them for the sustainability of their ranching operation,” mentions Magagna. “Ranchers treat public lands with the same ownership responsibility of the lands they legally own.”

Status of right to use

According to McDonald, property rights are threatened in the U.S., but they are not in danger.

“It’s very rare for the government to seize property,” he says. “It’s rare and expensive, but what is occurring more commonly is the changing of regulations or ʻred tape,ʼ which will ultimately impact ranchers who utilize federal grazing lands.”

In closing, the problem is systemic, says McDonald.

“There are a lot of good people working in these agencies who are trying their best,” he says. “A lot of the environmentalists see the world differently than we do. Maybe not as respectful as we would like, but a lot of it is systemic.”

He adds, “A lot of this comes down to fighting against the structures of how things are built up within this system of laws and regula-

tions, and it’s not necessarily about people being evil, wrong or wanting to do harm so much as we’re trying to inform people so they know what is going on. We also want to align these incentives and make sure the few bad actors have limited reach.”

Bingham says, “The federal government is more afraid of environmentalists than they are of pro-liberty organizations, and this is just

because there’s a vast disparity in funding. The only way the government’s calculation about who they are more afraid of is ever going to change is if people continue to support MSLF and our allied organizations in these fights.”

Brittany Gunn is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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April 29 Small Pork Producers Conference, 9:30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. Montana ExpoPark’s Family Living Center, Great Falls, Mont. For more information or to register, e-mail Rose Malisani at rose.malisani@montana.edu or call Montana State University Extension at 406-454-6980.

April 29 University of Wyoming Extension Honey Tasting and Educational Program, 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Agricultural Learning and Resource Center, Casper. For more information or to register, visit the Natrona County Extension Office or call 307-235-9400.

May 1 Emergency Relief Program Phase 2 Free Webinar, 12 p.m. Online. For more information and to register, visit farmers.gov

May 3 Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality 2023 Dead Animal Compost Seminar, 10 a.m. Moorcroft Town Hall, Moorcroft. To register, visit deq. wyoming.gov/shwd/solid-waste/ and click on the “Training” tab. For more information, call Craig McOmie at 307-473-3487 or Jody Weikart at 307-777-3501.

May 4 Wyoming Beef Council and Montana Beef Council Joint Meeting, 1 p.m. Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody. For more information, contact Ann Wittmann at ann.wittmann@wyo.gov or call 307-777-6399.

May 4 Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality 2023 Dead Animal Compost Seminar, 10 a.m. Torrington City Hall, Torrington. To register, visit deq. wyoming.gov/shwd/solid-waste/ and click on the “Training” tab. For more information, call Craig McOmie at 307-473-3487 or Jody Weikart at 307-777-3501.

May 4-5 2023 Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit, Arlington, Va. For more information, visit whova.com

May 5 Regional Cowboy Poetry Contest, 7 p.m. Rollin ‘Red’ Vandever Memorial Park, Fredonia, Kan. For more information or to enter, visit cowboypoetrycontest.com

May 5-6 Powder River Basin Sheepherders Festival, Rockpile Museum, Gillette. For more information, visit rockpilemuseum.com or call Brittney Elsasser at 307-682-5723.

May 6 Campbell County Artificial Insemination Class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Campbell County Extension Office, Gillette. For more information, contact Kim Fry via e-mail at kim.fry@campbellcountywy.gov or call 307-682-7281.

May 6 Fremont County Artificial Insemination Class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fremont County Extension Office, Riverton. For more information, contact Chance Marshall via e-mail at cmarsha1@uwyo.edu or call 307-332-1018.

May 8 Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality 2023 Dead Animal Compost Seminar, 10 a.m. Park County Building, Cody. To register, visit deq.wyoming.gov/shwd/solid-waste/ and click on the “Training” tab. For more information, call Craig McOmie at 307-473-3487 or Jody Weikart at 307-777-3501.

May 13 Bureau of Land Management and Wyoming Honor Farm Mustang Adoption Event, 8 a.m. Wyoming Honor Farm, Riverton. For more information, visit blm.gov/whb

May 16 2022 National Beef Quality Audit Virtual Event, 9 a.m., online. For more information e-mail Wendy White at wwhite@beef.org. To RSVP for the event, visit forms.office.com/r/qZQiXxP77V

May 17-18 Animal Damage Management Board Meeting, Wyoming Game and Fish Department Regional Office, Casper. For more information, visit wyadmb.com or contact Jerry Johnson at 307-777-6781.

May 19 Regional Cowboy Poetry Contest, 6 p.m. Hays Public Library, Hays, Kan. For more information or to enter, visit cowboypoetrycontest.com

May 19-21 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, Sheridan. For more information, visit leathercrafterjournal.com

May 24-26 U.S. Meat Export Federation’s 2023 Spring Conference. Minneapolis. For more information and to register, visit usmef.org

May 25 Casper Alcova Irrigation District Board Meeting, 2-5 p.m., 745 Connie Street, Mills. For more information, call 307-234-8690.

May 28 19th Annual Cowboy Carnival Fundraiser, Hyattville. For more information, visit hyattville.org/cowboy-carnival.html

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May 1 Finger Buttes Ranch Auction, Moose Lodge, Belle Fourche, S.D., 307-7609510, 406-697-3961, 406-853-1523

May 4 J Spear Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Belle Fourche Livestock Auction, Belle Fourche, S.D., 605-685-5964, 605-279-1026

May 10 Amdahl Angus & Hereford Bull and Female Spring Production Sale, at the ranch, Rapid City, SD, 605-929-3717, 605-999-6487, amdahlangusandhereford.com

May 19-20

Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Ranch Horse Competition and Spring Spectacular Catalog Horse Sale, Salina, Kan, 785-8250211, 785-826-7884, 785-493-2901, fandrlive.com

May 27 Full House Horse Sale, Newcastle, 307-746-5690, 307-684-0789, fullhousehorsesale.com

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July 6 Cattle Country Video High Plains Showcase Sale, Goshen County Rendezvous Center, Torrington, 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com

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Western Video Market, Silver Legacy, Reno, Nev., 530-347-3793, wvmcattle.com

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POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

The Money Situation

After reading the following article, taken from the May 23, 1895 issue of The Saratoga Sun, it makes about as much sense as trying to understand our present money situation of Bitcoin, etc. and the ever increasing national debt.

Ponder this.

We have two kinds of money. One is money of redemption and the other is credit money. During the years leading up to 1873, gold and silver was our redemption money and paper money was our credit money.

Since then, gold alone is our redemption money and silver and paper money are both credit money.

Redemption money is used as a basis for a monetary system. Thus, when we had a bimetallic system, the government exercised its option to redeem credit money in either but adapted its practice in this respect to the convenience and requirements of business.

Nothing but free and unlimited coinage, the same it enjoyed before 1873, can restore silver to its proper position as redemption money.

The less redemption money, the less credit money can be safely floated, so under a gold standard, only one-half as much paper or credit money can be issued as under a bimetallic standard.

Many ingenious statements are made by monometallists are confusing, and among them is the statement they are in favor of bimetallism. But, when questioned, it is found they are in favor of buying one metal with the other –using gold to buy silver.

They lose sight of the distinction in one case silver is redemption money and in the other is credit money, and as credit money, is no more useful than paper money.

present.

When considered in connection with the rapidly increasing debt of the country, now amounting to about $40,000,000,000, conditions will grow worse.

Under a free bimetallic system, it will take years to undo the evils which have reunited and reduced this accumulated indebtedness.

In doing so, we will need all the gold and silver we can induce to come into the U.S., and it may be necessary to reproduce the old laws of Washington and Jefferson making the silver coins of other nations legal tender in this country.

It may also be necessary to reduce our ratio to 15 to one – less than that of other nations at 15 and one-half to one – as an inducement for their silver to come to this country. –Coin’s Hand Book

I googled Bitcoin and this is what I found.

From Bitcoin and Ethereum to Dogecoin and Tether, there are thousands of different cryptocurrencies, making it overwhelming when one is first getting started in the world of crypto.

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1 Blk Cow, 1335# $9750

Wiechmann, Douglas - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Cow, 1375# $9700

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1510# $8950 Thon, Kenneth - Basin

1 Blk Cow, 1850# $9700

Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis

1 RWF Cow, 1285# $9700

Greet Ranch, Inc. - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Cow, 1365# $9550

Graft, Austin - Powell

1 Sht Horn Cow, 1770# $9500

Nielson, Hunter - Worland

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1330# $9400

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1380# $9000

Haun, Bill - Worland

1 Blk Cow, 1475# $9250

2 Rd/ Blk Cows, avg. 1313# $9000

Nicol, Detta - Fort Washakie

1 Blk Cow, 1655# $9250

1 Blk Cow, 1765# $9050

Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1423# $9200

Kay - Lovell

1 Blk Cow, 1410# $10000

3 Blk Cows, avg. 1650# $9350

Gillett, Gary - Powell

1 RWF Cow, 1500# $9950

1 Red Cow, 1285# $9600

Hopkin, Kay - Lovell

1 Blk Cow,1500# $9900

Hoyt, Mark - Basin

1 Blk Cow, 1445# $9900

Ludwig, Clair - Shell

1 Blk Cow, 1710# $8800

Frimml, Chad - Worland

1 Red Cow, 1245# $8650

Friesen, Kenneth & Rita - Moscow

2 BWF Cows, avg. 1278# $8600 HEIFER CALVES

Linebaugh, Dustin - Powell 10 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 451# $26100

9 Hrfd Hfr Clvs, avg. 671# $19150

HEIFERETTES

Baird, John - Thermopolis

2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 925# $18400

TD Farms, Inc. - Worland

4 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 961# $17600

Larson Ranch - Meeteetse

1 Blk Hfrette, 1085# $16000

Greet Ranch, Inc. - Ten Sleep

2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1155# $15500

STEERS

Linebaugh, Dustin - Powell

2 CharX Strs, avg. 363# $28100

2 CharX Strs, avg. 468# $26400

Bottoms, Michael - Greybull

1 Blk Str, 550# $24750

3 Blk Strs, avg. 788# $18950

Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Str, 1310# $14000

PAIRS

Simon, Deborah Werner - Thermopolis

16 Blk Pairs, 5 YO $2525/Hd.

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May 25 – All Class Cattle

June 8 – Pair Special w/ All Class Cattle

June 22 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat

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FOR THE WEEK ENDING April 28, 2023

FOR THE WEEK ENDING May 24, 2019

Grain Market News, Torrington

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

National Sheep Summary

As of April 21, 2023

Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs steady to 3.00 higher; other lambs under 70 lbs 15.00-50.00 lower, heavier weights mostly 10.00-20.00 lower, except at New Holland, PA 10.00-30.00 higher. Slaughter ewes steady to 15.00 lower. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 8,103 head sold. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. Superior Video sold 420 slaughter lambs in Utah. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 3,251 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3

San Angelo: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 150.00-170.00; 150-195 lbs 160.00-166.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 130-140 lbs 160.00-165.00; 153 lbs 155.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 105-150 lbs 170.00-190.00, few 205.00-225.00,

Billings: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 160.00-170.00, new crop 202.00; 130-140 lbs 145.00-158.00.

Equity Coop: no sales.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2

San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 236.00-268.00; 60-70 lbs 236.00259.00; 70-80 lbs 210.00-242.00; 80-90

Ft. Collins: 20-30 lbs 225.00-245.00; 30-40 lbs 215.00-245.00; 40-60 lbs 205.00-210.00. hair 40-50 lbs 265.00-270.00.

South Dakota: 40-50 lbs 240.00-275.00; 50-60 lbs 220.00-230.00, few 270.00-280.00; 60-70 lbs 215.00-230.00.

Billings: no test.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 80 lbs 239.00/cwt; yearling hair 70-85 lbs 161.00-170.00/cwt; mixed age hair 100-160 lbs 120.00-151.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins: no test.

South Dakota: young bred 225.00/head.

Billings: ewe lambs 190.00/head; middle age 75.00/head. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 35,000 compared with 34,000 last week and 40,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas

National Wool Review

As of April 21, 2023

Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices.

Wool Exchange

Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent

60-70 lbs

70-80 lbs 225.00-236.00; 80-90 lbs 230.00-241.00;

hair 80-90 lbs 220.00-237.50; 97 lbs

lbs

Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-100.00, hair 75.00-111.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 105.00-115.00, hair 110.00-130.00; Utility 1-2 (thin)

68.00-110.00, hair 90.00-114.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin)

74.00-80.00, hair 80.00-90.00; Cull 1 50.00-70.00.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 77.50-112.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 70.00-110.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 45.00-55.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-90.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 55.00-65.00, hair 50.00-

85.00; Cull 1 25.00-50.00.

Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 65.00-76.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy)

68.00-77.00, hair 86.00-99.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 59.00-71.50; Cull 1 32.50-53.00.

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: no test.

Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO

Nebraska Hay Summary

As of April 27, 2023

Compared to last week all reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was good. Bulk of the state has been moved into the Extreme drought category this week by the US Drought Monitor. It’s dry! Several farmers are running pivots so they can plant into some moisture. Quite a few livestock owners continue to buy some hay as grazing conditions look bleak and they will need to keep supplementing hay. Calls this week were a tick depressing as everyone is in the same boat and producers are very concerned on what they will be able to produce for tons of hay this year.

Compared to last week: All types and classes of hay remain steady to firm. Warmer weather this past week corn being planted. Very good demand remains for all types of hay. Turnout time is quickly approaching and grass has greened up but more rain is needed in the driest regions.

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Help Wanted

GOTTSCH

LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC

Red Cloud, NE

Come Join the Gottsch Livestock Feeders Family!

Gottsch Livestock Feeders is looking for Cowboys/Pen

Riders for their feedyard in Red Cloud, NE. The main focus of the Cowboy/Pen Riders are spotting, pulling, diagnosing and taking cattle to the hospital and shipping fat cattle. This person will need to be a team player who is seeking a long-term position. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry. We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), health savings, life insurance and paid vacation. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at

www.gottschcattlecompany.com

Call Brandon Furr at 402-257-7769 or 402-746-2222 for more information.

GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE

Join Our Team! Gottsch Cattle Company, Red Cloud, NE is looking to hire motivated and dependable feed truck drivers. Our full-time benefit package includes: Health, dental, life insurance, health savings account and 401(k). Retention bonus offered to full-time employees.

Incentives paid out at 6 months and 1 year of employment. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at www.gottschcattlecompany.com

Call Russ Weber 402-984-8485 or 402-746-2222 for more information.

FORTRESS DEVELOPMENT

SOLUTIONS NOW HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSI-

TIONS: Ranch hand/rancheros ● CDL A with tanker endorsement ● CDL A/B ● Tree spade operator

● Heavy haul driver ● Equipment operators ● Operator tractors & yellow iron ● Farm operators ● Property caretaker ● General laborers/roustabout ● 23691 CR 60 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631, 970353-6666, griselda.islas@fortressds.com, www.fortressds. com 5/6

WESTERN HORSE TRAIL

GUIDE WANTED FOR COLO-

RADO MOUNTAIN RANCH

CHILDREN’S CAMP!! Venture outdoors with new friends, horses and children. Live and work onsite May 16-Aug. 13. Colorado mountains above Boulder, CO. Must be over 18, energetic, sincere, flexible. Must like horses and kids.

References required. Call Lynn at 303-442-4557, e-mail Lynn@ coloradomountainranch.com, www.coloradomountainranch. com/join-our-team 5/6

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Editor Position Open

Join the team at the Wyoming Livestock Roundup to produce the state’s weekly news source for ranchers, farmers and the agribusiness community.

Job Description:

• Interview, write and proofread articles weekly, as well as special editions using AP style

Help generate articles and content – must be able to keep content organized

• Update website weekly and help with social media content

• Must meet weekly and special edition deadlines

Be able to work in a team and independently

• Willingness to learn InDesign, Photoshop and Mac operating systems

This is a full-time, entry-level position based in Casper, WY. Some overnight travel is required. An ag background is preferred

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and photography samples to andrea@wylr.net or Attn: Andrea, PO Box 850, Casper, WY 82602. Call 307-234-2700 with questions. Accepting applications until position is filled.

COWBOY/RANCH HAND WANTED AT CROSS FOUR

RANCH, MILES CITY, MT.

Duties include: Moving and handling cattle, calving, branding, maintain water sources, fencing, putting out salt/mineral as needed, riding pens, etc. We offer, housing, groceries (beef), health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, profit sharing bonus, competitive wages dependent on experience. Contact Fred at 406-951-3953, Julie at 406232-4527, e-mail resume to jnowicki@midrivers.com or mail to PO Box 70, Miles City, MT 59301 5/20

FARM HAND NEEDED with equipment and haying experience. Pivot system operation a plus. Year-round employment for the right person.

Wage is hourly with benefits, DOE. Call Kim, 307-3500350, Farson, WY 4/29

JOB OPENING!! CONSERVATION PROGRAMS COORDINATOR FOR THE LOWER WIND RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN RIVERTON, WY: The Lower Wind River Conservation District seeks a highly motivated individual to coordinate the various programs of the district. This position conducts daily office activities and communication, coordinates the tree program, well water and soil testing programs, no-till drills and works with the district manager to provide outreach and education activities to schools and at events to constituents within the conservation district boundary. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position with insurance (health, dental, vision, life and accidental death) and retirement benefits. Hourly wage is dependent upon educational level, skill level and experience. The conservation programs coordinator must have a current, valid driver’s license. An offer of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug and alcohol screening. This position is open until filled. For an application, visit www.lowerwindrivercd.com or contact Cathy at cathy. rosenthal@lowerwindrivercd.com 4/29

WYOMING STATE PARKS IS HIRING ENERGETIC EMPLOYEES FOR THIS SUMMER!! The employment period will run from May until September 2023. Apply here: www.governmentjobs.com/ careers/wyoming by searching job code “ATTP99 024St. Parks & Historic Sites.” Maintenance and fee employees will be paid $10-$16/hour and law enforcement staff will be paid $18-$22/hour. Housing may be available. EEO/ ADA employer 5/6

Auctions

Torrington Livestock Markets

307-532-3333

www.torringtonlivestock.com

Services

Brands

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, BS, LSH.

Dues paid to Jan. 1, 2033. No irons included. REDUCED $3,000 NOW $1,000. Call 307746-8243 4/29

Services Services

Dogs

YOUR FAMILY AND PROPERTY PROTECTORS ARE WAITING!! We have beautiful guardians just wanting and waiting to make you their priority!! Please don’t postpone your next best friend, companion and protector. $1,000. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 48 years. For more information, call 406207-7674 5/20

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

Financial Services

ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C.H. Brown Co., WY LLC, 307-322-3232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell) or email chuckbrown@wyoming. com 4/29

AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-7733545 or check out our website, www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! 5/20

Solar Water Pumping Systems

Water Well Services • Well & Pipeline Design Submersible Pump Specialist

Scott Blakeley, Owner ppr@pronghornpump.com www.pronghornpump.com

(307) 436-8513 • Cell: (307) 267-1022

Brands

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, RHS, LHH. Dues paid to Jan. 1, 2033. $2,500. 307-3494667 4/29

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: 94. LHC, LSS, LTH. Renewed to Jan. 1, 2033. $3,500. Call 830-481-0845 5/20

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $2,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 5/6

REGISTERED WYOMING

BRAND: LRC, LSH. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $2,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 5/6

REGISTERED WYOMING

BRAND: RRC. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $2,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307331-1049 5/6

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC, RHH. Expires Jan. 1, 2027. No irons included. $2,500 OBO. Call or text 435-621-3113, if no answer please leave message 4/29

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RRC, RSS, RHH. Expires Jan. 1, 2029. Electric iron included. $2,500 OBO. Call 307-575-6589 4/29

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC and LHH. Very rare. Can use one iron. Renewed to Jan. 1, 2031, $2,500 OBO. Call 307-7512336 4/29

Angus

AUSSIEDOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE: Born Feb. 26, blue merles, red merles and sables, one round of shots, $500. ALSO, standard poodle puppies, born Feb. 19, all chocolates, one round of shots, $500. Call 307-271-1999. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/20

BLUE AND RED HEELER PUPS FOR SALE: Out of working parents, smart. Current on shots. Born Nov. 18, 2022. Call Mary, 970-5683635, if no answer please leave a message 5/6

Brands

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Paid through January 2032, LRC, LTH. Have a cow iron and a horse iron, $2,700. Call 307-231-1231 4/29

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Lazy V Heart Lazy V. LRC, LTH. Expires January 2027. Includes electric and hot irons. Asking $3,500. Call 608-863-3959 5/6

STAIRCASE CHAROLAIS AND RED ANGUS PRIVATE

TREATY BULLS FOR SALE

STARTING APRIL 15: Forty yearling bulls with all-around performance available. Located southeast of Lyman, NE. $2,000-$8,000, discounts on 3+ bulls. Free delivery within 250 miles. Visit www.staircasebulls.com for pedigrees and more information. Agustus & Amy Cross, 307-575-5860 or 308-631-1952 4/29

Angus

YEARLING ANGUS BULLS

FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

60 Years of Breeding for the Total

YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: These bulls are grown, not fattened, will get out and cover cows. Many will work on heifers. We will deliver. Call Joe Buseman, 605-351-1535 5/6

PAIR COMPLETE DISPERSION: VERY tame and docile heifer pairs to 6-year-old pairs for sale. Video and pictures include cows of every age (first number shows age). We have had a closed herd for over 30 years (other than buying 10 cows from a neighbor 15 years ago). We have a 55 % conception on AI so oldest calves are all AI sired and 70% or more of the moms are AI sired as well. We have AI’d our herd for over 20 years. Some of the genetics in the herd include Men In Black, Southside, Journey, Final Answer, Total Impact, Absolute, Ten X, Double Vision, Inertia, Fireball and many others. Started calving March 5. Big frame cows with tons of potential. $3,200/pair. Sires were selected for disposition and performance and it paid off. Very nice set. Not holding any back. Selling older cows for a different price. The first number of the tag is the year they are born on the cows. Call 605-208-0383, e-mail burnhambros@hotmail. com. Winner, S.D. 5/13

REGISTERED YEARLING

BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, 449 Carroll Lake Rd., Laramie, WY. PAP, BVD and fertility tested. Sires include: Deer Valley Wall Street, Page All Profit 9604, Page Blackfoot 7760, GAR Ashland, WXW Timberline and Worthington All Profit 576. Call to preview anytime. Page Angus Ranch, Page Family Limited Partnership. Call Tom Page, 307-760-8429. EPDs on Facebook @Page Angus 4/29

REGISTERED ANGUS YEAR-

LING BULLS PRIVATE TREATY, BRIDGER, MT. Sires include: Niagara • Wickwire • Value Added • Full Measure • Party Top • Many suitable for heifers • Performance and carcass data available •

Winding River Angus, Louis & Kathy Dubs, 406-652-7515, 406208-8643 or e-mail windingriverangus@gmail.com 5/6

YEARLING RED ANGUS

BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE

TREATY: AI sons of 9 Mile Franchise and Collier’s Finished Product. Raised at elevation, grown out on roughage diet. Cow herd focus is on efficiency, maintenance and maternal traits. Call or text Aaron for EPDs, pictures and pricing, 307-388-2717. Volume discounts. Anderson Ranch Co. 5/20

REGISTERED RED ANGUS

YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE, ready late spring. ALSO, one 2-year-old still available and ready to go now. Delivery available. For more information, call CLR Red Angus, Dan Robertson, 307-431-1013 5/13

RED ANGUS HIGH-ELEVATION

YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE IN NORTHEASTERN UTAH: Out of AI and bull bred sires. Will be trich, semen tested and fed for free until May 1. $2,000/head.

Bar Lazy TL Ranch, David, 435-828-1320, barlazytlranch@ gmail.com 5/27

Herefords

HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE: Home of the Champion Pen of Bulls at the 2021 Wyoming State Fair. Big, stout, sound Hereford bulls with calving ease and high growth potential. Lots of pigment and no extra white. Get 30-40 lbs. bigger weaning weights on your baldy calves through the heterosis factor from these bulls. BUY WYOMING FIRST!! Gene Stillahn, Sticks & Stones Ranch, 307421-1592 4/29

SIMANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: 18-month-olds and yearlings. Sired by TJ Cowboy Up, SAV Rainfall, WBF Iron Clad, TJ Stone Cold, TJ Big Easy, TJ Stability, TJ Chief or sons of Gibbs Pirate and TJ Main Event. James Dilka/ Dilka Cattle, 970-396-8791, thedilkas@aol.com 5/6

TWO-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE: Moderate framed, well muscled, rancher bulls that are structurally sound and are grown out, not fed out. Call 307-272-7229 evenings after 7 p.m., leave a message or text anytime. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 5/6

BROWN SWISS BRED HEIF-

ERS FOR SALE: Will calve March, April and May. Bred to Brown Swiss bulls. Have had all shots. Poured with Ivomec on regular basis. TB tested and current health papers. Nice, gentle, outside cattle, in good shape and well fed. Delivery options available. For pictures or more information, call Larry W. Carlson, 605-224-6100 (home) or 605-280-3879 (cell), if no answer leave message. Pierre, S.D. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/20

Longhorn

REGISTERED LONGHORN

BULLS FOR SALE: Solid blacks and a few solid reds. Wyoming Longhorn Ranch, call 307-548-7111 or 307272-7171 5/6

REGISTERED TEXAS LONG-

HORNS FOR SALE: Gentle pairs, trophy steers, heifers, solid and colorful bulls. Foraging, hardy, low-maintenance cattle. Horn Showcase championship lines for show, beef and pasture ornamentation with traffic stopping colors and excellent horns. Easy cattle accustomed to simple handling, great for youth. Westhaven Ranch in California, 209-2749917, e-mail swestmoore@ gmail.com or visit www.westhavenlonghorns.com To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 6/3

Herefords

Bryan: 970-381-0264

Linda: 970-381-6811

MERRILL MEAT COMPANY out of Encampment, WY has openings starting in May for custom exempt beef processing. Your beef will age a minimum of 18 days. In business since 1972. Call Cade Merrill to schedule your beef or with any other questions, 307-329-6998 5/6

SUMMER PASTURE NEEDED FOR 100 TO 300 COW/CALF PAIRS. Good references. Call 605-347-3403 or 605-499-9088 5/6

LONG-TERM, YEAR-ROUND LEASE OR SUMMER GRAZING LEASE FOR 30 TO 50 PAIRS: Southeast Wyoming, southwest Nebraska Panhandle, north central Weld County Colorado. Excellent references. Willing to discuss a work/trade situation. Calls only please, 303-233-0604 4/29

PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. 701-5231235 5/6

YEARLING PASTURE WANTED for 1,500 head steers/spayed heifers for 2023 and beyond. Take all or part, smaller places okay. CO, WY, OR and ID preferred. Competitive rates, reference available. Call or text Jon, 831-240-5795 7/1

Gelbvieh Seed

SPRING’S HERE!! BOOT UP AT MOSS SADDLES, BOOTS AND TACK!! SAVE ON BOOTS!!! HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! Something for everyone!! GREAT selection of GIFTS for GRADUATION and MOTHER’S DAY!! WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website 4/29

LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Contact Lester, 307-6311053, leave a message. Located in Riverton, WY 5/6

Hay & Feed

ALFALFA/GRASS MIX: First cutting, 3x3x8 bales, hay is tested, Bismarck, N.D. For more information, call 701-226-2200 5/20

2022 LARGE ROUND BALES: Net wrapped, 1,550-1,650 lbs., tests done, nitrate free, Japanese and German millet, $130/ ton. ALSO, large round bales of 2021 net-wrapped and 2022 twine-tied grass hay. Will deliver. Call 605-224-6100 (home) or 605-280-3879 (cell), if no answer leave message 5/20

HAY FOR SALE: 2022 regular and CRP grass mix, cut early, good green. Milo and millet, really green, put up right, test results, low nitrates. ALSO, 2022 wheat straw. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying 5/13

ROUND BALES OF STRAW AND CORNSTALKS FOR SALE. For more information, call 307-754-5864 4/29

WE HAVE HAY FOR SALE!! Grass hay, alfalfa, mix, cornstalks, straw and triticale. Delivery available!! Call 307-6303046 4/29

VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Hay still available. Go to www.valleyvideohay. com or call Barry McRea, 308235-5386 5/6

CERTIFIED WEED-FREE BARLEY STRAW: Small squares, $4/bale. ALSO, round bales available. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-2020108, leave message 5/6

GOOD AVAILABILITY OF ROUND AND SQUARE HAY AND STRAW BALES FOR SALE: Low delivery charge at cost. Volume discounts available. Call/text 1-204-209-1066 anytime for pricing 5/6

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 95

John Deere round back combine, $6,200; Hesston 3 bale accumulator 4x4 big square, $3,900; 1999 4900 Hesston baler, $24,500. All machinery has been shedded. Call Ivan Policky, 307-629-0974 4/29

FOR SALE: Rawhide large portable corral, WW hydraulic chute, both like new. ALSO, 2021 John Deere C500 MoCo, only cut 60 acres, brand new. R2800 Vermeer hydraulic rake. Kramer 14 bale retriever. Call 605-842-5515 6/17

FOR SALE JOHN DEERE 7520: MFWD, 10,370 hours, cab, heat/ac, IVT transmission, front weights, $52,000. Call 307-630-3046 4/29

FOR SALE: John Deere 4 row wide corn planter. Phoenix rotary harrow. Rowse double 9’ sickle mower. H&S 7+4 17’ chuckwagon with tandem 14 ton running gear. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. J&M 325 gravity box with 12 ton gear. Meyerink 12’ box scraper. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 5/13

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: White 30’ disk; Lawson 12x30 double drum land areator; 3 John Deere 9600 combines; New Holland 1075 balewagon; CIH 8570 3x3 baler; Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler; Freeman pull type 3 string balers; Vermeer R23 rake; CIH 1015 pick-up header; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Freightliner grain truck; Freightliner sleeper truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Wilson 53x102 tri axle cattle pot; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Cat 262D skid steer; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406-254-1254 4/29

Vehicles & Trailers

Classes: FH & H1 w/ cattle $30/day for spectators. Contact Deb at 605-515-3995 or debshimon@yahoo.com

WANTED: Sugar Bars and nonSugar Bars-bred saddle horses for the 21ST ANNUAL SUGAR BARS LEGACY SALE SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 Held in Sheridan, WY. Please contact Jim, 406-8120084 or e-mail deerrunranch@ gmail.com for consignment and sale information 4/29

FOR SALE: Ten-year-old, 38inch kid’s pony. Very well broke to ride and drive. For more information, call Henry Lambright, 307-467-5651 5/6

Fertilizer

OROGRO 307: Get the best of your crop!! All Natural and Organic Humic and Fulvic Acid Chelated Mineral Fertilizer. Made in Byron, WY. Restores the soil and enhances all other fertilizers and WILL NOT settle or clog your sprayers. Call Noel, 307-250-9092 5/20

GRASS SEED FOR SALE: Manifest wheatgrass, Manska wheatgrass, Cache Meadow Brome, good germination, $3.90/lb.

THIS IS WORTH THE TRIP TO CASPER, WY!! Enormous SAVINGS UP TO 50%!!! Giant truckload SALE. Gas, wood, pellet stoves and fireplaces. Magic City Stoves, 307-473-1016 5/6

ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL

COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only 1 furnace, 25-year warranty available. Heat with wood, no splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.maximheat. com A-1 Heating Systems. Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds TFN

MONTANA RAILROAD SERVICES: Railroad ties, switch ties and other railroad materials for fencing and landscaping. Best pricing and quality in the region. Call 406-962-3514, Silesia, MT. Located 10 miles south of Laurel, MT (off of Clarks River Rd., the old highway). Visit our website www.mtrrservices.com 4/29

LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!!

Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! TFN

Pipe

OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3.5, 5.5, and 3/4” sucker rod is available. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8 and 2 7/8 are on average 31.5’ long per joint. 3.5” and 5.5” are 42+ lengths. Pierce, CO. Call for details 970-324-4580 8/26

PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8, 3 1/2 tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2 casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4, 7/8 and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 6/17

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Lic. in WY, MT, SD & NE

OREGON RANCH, Baker City, Baker County, OR. The Alder Creek pasture contains over 2,000 acres of native spring, summer and fall pasture. The rangeland is situated just east of Baker City, OR. The property is in good condition and has good perimeter fencing. The range is gently south facing slope with a variety of native grass. FIRST TIME OFFERING at just over $500 per acre for deeded and contiguous ownership, $1,095,000. Give us a call at 541-523-4434, Intermountain Realty, Inc., Greg Sackos, Principal Broker, James Dunlap, Broker www.intermountainland.com 5/20

Irrigation

Irrigation Systems

The choice is simple.

COUNTRY LIVING ON THE EDGE OF TOWN, STERLING, CO: Newer ranch style home, 5 bedroom, 3 bath, many upgrades with an open floor plan, 3,800 sq. ft., lots of storage. Large barn with indoor riding arena, 6 heated stalls, wash bay, tack room, indoor hay storage, bathroom. Outdoor riding arena, 3 runs, 3 corrals, 3 loafing sheds, dog run/kennel, RV hookup. 42.25 acres, recently surveyed, 3 adjacent parcels available for sale. Call Steve Robinson, Real Estate Broker Associate 970-631-5023, A. Stephen and Company, Inc 5/20

Busiess for Sale

ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! MAY 10-14

PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER AND LATE SEASON FUR IN THE FOLLOWING

TOWNS AND LOCATIONS:

MAY 10: Newcastle 7:10-7:30

p.m., Voelker’s Body Shop.

MAY 11: Newcastle 6:30-6:50

a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 7:20-7:40 a.m., Joe’s Grocery (drive thru, call); Moor-

croft 8-8:20 a.m., The Coffee

Cup (drive thru, call); Sundance 8:45-9:30 a.m., Rapid Stop; Beulah 10-10:20 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call);

Spearfish, S.D. 10:30-11 a.m., Butcher Shop; Belle Fourche,

S.D. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Runnings (NE parking lot); Aladdin 12:20-12:50 p.m., General Store (drive thru, call); Hulett

1-1:30 p.m., Tower Valley Ag Supply; Alzada, MT 2:15-2:30 p.m., B&J Convenience (drive thru, call); Gillette 7-7:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports and Howard Johnson Motel room

143 7:45-8:15 p.m. MAY 12:

Gillette 6-6:15 a.m., Rocky Mountain Sports (drive thru, call); Wright 6:50-7:10 a.m., Big D (drive thru); Midwest

7:50-8:10 a.m., Sinclair Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Kaycee

8:35-9 a.m., Sinclair Truck Stop; Sheridan 10:30-11 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 1:50-

ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! MAY 6-8 PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER AND LATE SEASON FUR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: MAY 6: Ft. Bridger 1:30-1:50 p.m., Cash Store; Evanston 2:30-3:15 p.m., Prairie Inn; Woodruff, UT 3:50-4 pm., Country Store (drive thru); Randolph, UT 4:15-4:30, Crawford’s Trough; Kemmerer 5:105:40 p.m., Ham’s Fork Station; Cokeville

No wire to steal! Easier On You.

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Big Horn Truck and Equipment Manderson, WY rairdenjlw@tritel.net • 800-770-6280

BUSINESS FOR SALE: Perfect business opportunity for someone looking for a side business to manage from home! Gambado, LLC, the managing company for the HatCozy product, is for sale. Gambado, LLC currently specializes in ear warmers to be worn with hats and helmets and has sold product across the world. Well established e-commerce website, strong customer brand loyalty, finished and packaged product ready to go, shipping materials, raw product materials, product sewing patterns, advertising media, professional sewing contacts, business transition mentoring and more included in business purchase agreement. Visit www.HatCozy. com to learn more about the company. For information on business purchase, contact Emilee at hatcozy@gambadogarment.com 5/13

2:20 p.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 3-3:20 p.m., Paint Rock Processing (drive thru, call); Manderson 3:50-4:10 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru, call); Basin

4:10-4:35 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive, thru); Greybull 4:50-5:10 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru, call); Lovell 5:50-6:20 p.m., Good 2

Go (drive thru); Powell 6:50-

7:10 p.m., Murdoch’s (drive thru); Cody 7:40-8 p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy. MAY

13: Meeteetse 7-7:20 a.m., Elk Horn Bar; Worland 8:30-9 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis

9:40-10:10 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 11-11:20 a.m., public restrooms/bus stop (drive thru, call); Riverton 12-1

p.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 1:20-

1:30 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru, call); Lander

Warehouse; Wamsutter 5-5:15 p.m., Conoco (drive thru, call); Rawlins 6-6:20 p.m., Tractor Supply; Encampment 7:40-8 p.m., Trading Post (drive thru, call). MAY 8: Saratoga 6:30-7:40 a.m. Saratoga Feed & Grain; Elk Mountain 7:50-8 a.m., Conoco on I-80 (drive thru, call); Hanna 8:15-8:30 a.m., Hanna Market (drive thru, call); Medicine Bow

8:45-9 a.m., JB’s (drive thru, call); Rock River 9:20-9:30 a.m., Rancher’s Supply (drive thru, call); Laramie 10:40-11:40 a.m., West Laramie Fly Shop. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www. petskafur.net 4/29

IRRIGATION

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Two used Wade Rain wheel lines, new in 2000. 5” pipe, 5’ wheels, 40’ pipe. Well maintained. Includes inlet or center feed, hose, end plug and valve opener so irrigation ready. As is, you dismantle and haul. 1,720’ long, $9,000. 1,560’ long, $8,600. Two Nelson P200 Big Guns on carts for 6” ringlock pipe. Includes cart, $1,500/ each. Approximately 1/3 mile A&M 6” ringlock Series 55 aluminum pipe. 6”x30’ pipe. Selling as is, pipe stacked, ready to go $135/each pipe. Call 406-6004146, Bozeman, MT 5/20

TWO 1,200’ WADE RAIN WHEEL LINES, good shape, used last season, $6,500/each. ALSO, 15 joints of 6” aluminum supply line available. Located in Riverton, WY. Call 307-8502205 5/13

Property for Sale

Black Mountain Farm: Washakie County, Wyoming. 145+ acres along Highway 20 South between Worland and Thermopolis. 80+ acres under 2 newer Zimmatic Pivots irrigated out of the Bluff canal. 100’x50’ shop with concrete floor with large overhead doors and all the infrastructure for building improvements. This is a high quality farm currently in beet and barley production. Price: $1,299,000 MO. Flats Ranch: Hot Springs County, Wyoming. 655+ acre ranch with lots of Owl Creek Frontage as well as solar and electric wells. Approximately 195 adjudicated acres with sub irrigated and dryland pasture. 3,360 sq. ft. newer shop with power and water on site. Excellent base for a livestock operation or stand alone unit. Price Reduced: $1,650,000

Harvey East Sunnyside Farm: Hot Springs County, Wyoming. 135+ acre farm in alfalfa hay on the Lucerne Irrigation system. Located 6 miles from Thermopolis and overlooking the Big Horn River. Seller will divide in parcels of 35 acres or greater. Very nice farm in a great location. No improvements, county road access. Price: $1,440,000

Roy Ready - Broker

Frank Sanford - Sales Associate • Amy Ready - Sales Associate

Clay Schafer – Sales Associate • Rees Ready - Office Manager Office: 307-234-2211

Roy Ready - Broker: 307-921-0170

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1:50-2:30 p.m., Zanders; Jeffrey City 3:30-3:50 p.m., Split Rock Cafe (drive thru); Muddy Gap 4:15-4:30 p.m., (drive thru, call); Alcova 5:15-5:30 p.m., (drive thru, call); Casper 6-7 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports.

MAY 14: Casper 6:30-7 a.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 7:40-8 a.m., east exit on I-25 (drive thru, call); Douglas

8:30-8:50 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 9:40-10 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Lost Springs 10:10-10:20 a.m., truck pull off 1 mile east (drive thru, call); Manville 10:50-11

a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Lusk 11:50 a.m.-12:20

p.m., Decker’s Grocery; Hartville 1-1:15 p.m., Miner’s & Stockman’s Restaurant (drive thru, call); Guernsey 1:30-2 p.m., Crazy Tony’s; Wheatland

2:40-3:10 p.m., Wheatland Travel Center; Chugwater 3:504 p.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Cheyenne 4:45-5:15 p.m., Tractor Supply; Archer 5:40-

5:50 p.m., Home on the Ranch

Processing (drive thru, call); Carpenter 6:10-6:20 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Pine Bluffs 6:40-7 p.m., Sinclair. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net 5/6

Sporting Goods

LIKE NEW PUMP SHOT-

GUN: 1 2-Ga. Savage/Stevens 320, Tactical stock with pistol grip, adjustable ghost ring + fiber optic front sights, with upgraded follower/spring kit, $250. LIKE NEW RIFLES:

6.5 Creedmoor Mossberg Patriot (blued) w/Boyds adjustable laminated wood At-One stock (Pepper), steel DBM assembly, two 10-rd. AI steel mags. $700. 6.5 PRC Mossberg Patriot (Strata Ceracoat) w/Boyds Platinum laminated wood stock (Forest Camo), Pachmayr Decelerator pad, three 4-rd. DBMs, muzzlebrake, $700. Two Vortex Crossfire 4x12x50 A/O, BDC reticle, sunshades, Leupold rings, $150 each. Boxes. Photos. 307-381-9020 (factory ammo is extra $) 4/29

ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! MAY 15 PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER AND LATE SEASON FUR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: MAY 15: Albin, Main St. (schedule drive thru, call Greg); LaGrange 7-7:20 a.m., Bear Mtn. Stage Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Hawk Springs 7:307:45 a.m., Longbranch Saloon (drive thru, call Greg); Yoder

7:50-8 a.m., Post Office/Community Building (drive thru, call Greg); Lingle 8:20-8:40 a.m., Ty’s Pit Stop; Torrington 9:109:30 a.m., Gary’s Gunshop. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www. petskafur.net 5/6

OBITUARIES

We welcome obituaries. Obituaries are printed free of charge and can be sent to roundup@wylr.net.

William D. Hackett

Oct. 30, 1934 – April 11, 2023

He left home when he was 14 years old and worked on local ranches. He ended up at the Wagonsen Ranch where he learned to break horses and work cattle.

In May 1953, he met and married Billee McClure. The couple continued working on several area ranches, including the Greenough Ranch, the TY Ranch and many others.

lived until recently moving to Gillette.

Bill always seemed to have a bad bronc in his string, so he became known for his ability to break the bad ones. And, if he couldn’t break them, they were sent to the bucking string.

Bill also trained polo horses, was a cattle broker, horse trader and in later years, he was a renowned equine therapist. He traveled to rodeos, ropings, barrel races, horse shows and anywhere a horse might be in need of help.

He leaves behind a legacy of being an outstanding horseman.

great-grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Floyd Hackett and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on April 27 at Family Life Church with Pastor

Marty Crump officiating.

The family appreciates everyone who came to the funeral to help them see the horseman ride over his last hill.

Memorials and condo-

lences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West Fifth Street, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at gillettememorialchapel.com

William D. “Bill” Hackett, age 88, of Gillette passed away April 11 at Campbell County Health. Bill was born Oct. 30, 1935 to Ed and Pearl Hackett in Gillette.

To this union two children were born, their son Dusty and daughter Jacque.

In 1971, the Hacketts bought their own ranch on Bitter Creek where they

CONNECTING AG to CLIMATE

By Windy Kelley, Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub

Recent and Current Conditions

Wyoming experienced its 16th coolest and 58th wettest March out of 129 years, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information database, retrieved April 24.

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, released April 20, classifies over 31 percent of the state as moderate to extreme drought (D1 to D3) and over 24 percent of Wyoming as abnormally dry.

The remainder of the state, nearly 45 percent, is classified as none. In other words, these areas are not experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.

View the current USDM map at bit.ly/2S28VTA

Consider submitting a Condition Monitoring Observer Report at bit.ly/3c4WRLR

Eight- to 14-day, one-month and Grass-Cast forecasts

NOAA’s eight- to 14-day forecast for May 3-9, issued on April 25, shows a 33 to 50 percent probability for above normal temperatures for all of Wyoming. For the same timeframe, the forecast shows a 33 to 40 percent probability for above normal precipitation for the

entire state.

The May forecast, issued on April 20, indicates equal chances for below, near or above normal temperatures for nearly all of Wyoming. The exception is the northeast corner of the state where there is 33 to 40 percent probability for below normal temperatures.

For the same timeframe, the forecast shows equal chances for below, near or above normal precipitation for all of Wyoming.

For additional information and NOAA forecasts, visit cpc.ncep.noaa.gov

Grass-Cast maps for 2023 are now available. Recall Grass-Cast forecasts grassland productivity for select areas in Wyoming and beyond.

Visit grasscast.unl.edu/ to view the maps, which are updated biweekly. Producers should ask themselves if rain through August is above, near or below normal, how much range vegetation they might grow in their area.

Windy K. Kelley is the regional Extension program coordinator and state specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Northern Plains Climate Hub,

Bill is survived by his wife Billee, son Dusty (Gina) Hackett, daughter Jacque Hackett (Randy Flint); four grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren and one great-

the University of Wyoming Extension and WAFERx. She can be reached at wkelley1@uwyo.edu or 307367-4380.

Austin Snook • 307-290-2161

Taylor Snook • 307-290-2273

Craig Deveraux • 307-746-5690

Dan Catlin • 406-671-7715

Clint Snook • 307-290-4000

Cheyenne Seymour • 605-641-0638

Casey Sellers • 307-217-2614

Jim Forbes • 307-351-5932

Tye Curuchet • 307-351-8666

Daniel Escoz • 307-217-1440

Market Report • April 26, 2023

Nice run of cattle today, replacement heifers and grass cattle selling on a stronger market. Weigh up markets full steady. Weigh up and sheep/goat special next week.

Kade Kinghorn • 307-620-0525 www.buffalolivestockwyo.com

"From the ring, to the video, and in the country, we market your livestock the competitive way."

by Lee Pitts

Underground Beef

Instead of saying evil things about beef, I wish the government would just go ahead and outlaw it so we could all make some money.

The surgeon general put his warning on cigarettes, and sales of these cancer sticks skyrocketed. Marijuana was outlawed, and “grass” farmers are feeling really good about things since they have the

only cash crop.

It’s human nature for somebody to pay dearly for something they are told they can’t have. Tell them the speed limit is 55 and they’ll drive 65. If it’s 65, they’ll drive 75.

The best thing that could happen to cattlemen is for the government to say beef could be raised for medicinal purposes only. Then, doctors and

drug companies would be on our side because they could charge $600 for a hamburger prescription.

A patient would drive down to Burger King, plop down his prescription and get a Whopper. If you think there are lines at McDonald’s now, just wait until beef is illegal.

Lawyers would really love us because they would be busy suing doctors for premedicated murder, and movie stars would get off our backs because they would all have $1,000-a-day habits, stuffing T-bones up their noses.

Scientists would also be on our side because they would have Beef Anonymous treatment centers where beef

addicts could spend $15,000 for beef abuse aversion therapy, where the patient would be fed 75 Big Macs every day until they were sick of them.

Cowboys would be driving big fancy Cadillacs, and rancher’s would be kingpins dining on burgers in the back room.

Of course it would change the way we ran our ranches. We’d have to sell on the black market and open bank accounts in the Cayman Islands. Auction men would be on the top 10 most wanted list. Ranches way back in the sticks would skyrocket in value.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would fly planes overhead to spot illegal cattle, but smart ranch-

ers would go underground or hide their cattle under trellises of marijuana – the feds don’t seem to be able to spot that.

Feedlots may have a problem, though, convincing beef narcs the 100,000 cattle in their feedlots are for home consumption only. But then, the USDA would try to count the animals, and we all know they can’t do that.

When burger patrol brought their beef sniffing dogs to the ranch and raided grandma and grandpa’s illegal operation, they would haul grandpa away in a cruiser as he covered his face to the camera.

Grandpa would swear in court the cattle were not his, they weren’t wearing his brand

and they had just drifted on to his place from the Sierra Club refuge for endangered species. Grandpa’s fancy lawyer would get him off on a minor income tax evasion charge.

The beef business would get so good, it would start attracting undesirable types like the mafia and futures traders from Chicago, and poultry pluckers would be trying to get chicken outlawed.

State governments would see the profit potential in beef like they did in gambling. They would probably all start beef lotteries.

Yeah, I wish the feds would quit messing around and outlaw beef so we could all get rich.

Farmer's

The Field

BY RON RABOU

Al Capone, otherwise known as Scarface, was one of the world’s most notorious criminals. During his career, he built an empire in Chicago which involved murder, gambling, prostitution, robbery, protection rackets, bootlegging, bribery and narcotics trafficking.

He was so elusive, he seemed completely untouchable by law enforcement.

Because of his far reach, many of Chicago’s businesses became involved with Capone, whose entities acted as “business insurers” for new entrepreneurs.

As he began his career as an ambitious businessman and new lawyer, a young man known as Easy Eddie became very involved with Capone, and

they built and pursued many business ventures together.

Shortly before moving to Chicago, Easy Eddie met Owen Patrick Smith, the commissioner of the International Greyhound Racing Association. Smith had hired him to acquire a patent license for his design of a mechanical rabbit used to entice dogs to run around a racetrack.

When Smith passed away, his widow sold the patent rights to Eddie, and his newfound venture became enormously profitable. As he became involved with Capone, the two eventually were operating racetracks in Miami, Chicago and Boston, and their profits soared.

Easy Eddie, who was both industrious and ambitious, was ultimately a family man.

He cared deeply for his three children, Patricia, Marilyn and Edward.

However, his desire for success and financial gain began to change who he truly was. His illegal dealings with Capone had become a daily necessity. It was the price of doing business, and it began to overshadow what he valued the most.

After Eddie’s son Edward, also known as Butch, graduated from Western Military Academy, he began the process of applying to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Eddie became very concerned his ties to Capone would ultimately prevent the necessary backing of a U.S. Congressman and, thus, prevent his son from attending the academy.

Knowing his position and the danger of exposing Capone’s dealings to law enforcement, Easy Eddie made a choice. He chose to turn away from his criminal dealings.

Through his sources, he was able to contact the Internal Revenue Service, where he turned over Capone’s

RIVERTON 2 Heiferette, 1152# $146.00 BULLS

CROWHEART 3 Bull, 1913# $117.50

ARAPAHOE 1 Bull, 2455# $115.00 BRED COWS 7-9 YR OLDS DUBOIS 5 Bred Cow, 1562# $1,500.00

TUESDAY, MAY 2

Bob Slagowski – 50 Blk/Red Strs & Hfrs 400600#. Rec 2 Rounds of Virashield 6 & 7 way. No implants. Sired by power genetic bulls, one brand, green & hay fed.

financial records. At last, law enforcement had what they needed to find and convict Capone of tax evasion.

Shortly after Capone’s release, Easy Eddie was gunned down in his own vehicle. It was apparent hitmen were used in retaliation for turning in Capone, although it was never proven, and no one was ever arrested.

Easy Eddie’s actions allowed his son to enter and graduate from the Naval Academy, but ultimately cost him his own life.

Butch became a U.S. Naval pilot and served in World War II. In 1942, assigned to the USS Lexington, Butch’s crew was on course to strike the Japanese. Their ship was discovered, and within a short time, Japanese bombers were upon them.

As its planes and the Lexington fought to protect itself, a second wave of bombers was on its way. Upon discovering no other pilots were within range to help attack the second wave of bombers, Butch and his wingman chose to fly directly into the group of

bombers in hopes of saving the Lexington.

Normally a death wish, his incredible flying ability and marksmanship singlehandedly destroyed five of the bombers until he finally ran out of ammunition. As other pilots arrived, Butch was able to land his plane on the Lexington with minimal damage.

His bravery was credited with saving the USS Lexington, and he became the first Naval recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War II. Later, in 1949, Chicago’s Airport was named O’Hare International Airport, in honor of this incredible man and hero –Edward “Butch” O’Hare, the son of Easy Eddie.

I find this story to be remarkable and one that demonstrates what happens when character and doing the right thing is valued more than success and financial gain.

I have no doubt Easy Eddie clearly understood his eventual fate when he decided to turn in Capone. But, in the face of it all, he still made the conscious choice to sacrifice him-

self for the future of his family. He made the choice to change and to make things right. This single action changed the fate of a family immersed in crime to one of virtuousness, and one that would have a lasting, positive impact for generations.

Life brings its ups and downs, and it brings both good and bad people into and out of our lives at different times. Sometimes, those people and those things we get caught up with can cause our lives to spin out of control. It can put us on a course we never intended, and we can easily lose sight of things that are most important.

The good news, however, is we can always choose to change. We can choose to make it better and to make things right. No matter how hard it may be and no matter what it may take, we are in control of this choice.

And, it’s a choice which not only affects us, but it affects generations far in to the future. It’s a lesson we all need to remember, to embrace and to live by.

rio Lepto, 2 rounds of Fusogard. Calves’ rec Vista Once & Ultrabac 7/Somubac 3 weeks ago. Tagged to match, Heifers originated from Lyman Ranch. Extremely fancy heifers w/ powerful calves @ side!

Taron Larson – 12 Blk Ang 2 Yr old Pairs 1100#. Heifers’ rec Cattle Master, Guardian & SafeGuard last fall. Calves are tagged to match & rec Ultrabac C&D & Calf-Guard @ birth. Bull calves are banded. Fancy Angus Pairs! BULLS

Hagen Land & Livestock – 11 Yearling Reg Red Angus Bulls. Semen & PAP Tested.

Lazy BV Cattle – 10 Yearling Bulls (Sim/Ang & Blk Ang) Sim/Ang bulls are sired by CCR Boulder, CCR Cowboy Cut & CCR Powerline Trinity. Ang bulls are sired by GR Patriarch, GB Fireball & JR Fast Forward. PAP Tested, Semen tested, out of AI Sires.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6 CALVES/FEEDERS

Bob Harlen – 30 Blk AngX Hfrs 600-700#. Rec 2 rounds of shots. Weaned a long time.

April & Eric Barnes – 29 Blk Ang Replacement Heifers 750#. Bangs vacc. Rec 2 rounds of vacc & complete mineral program. High elevation & fancy!

Carol Rogers – 14 Blk & Red Ang Hfrs & Strs 450500#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 8. High elevation & Green!

Hirsch Ranch – 14 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 600-750#. Rec 2 rounds of shots. Long time weaned. Hay fed. Green & ready for grass!

PAIRS

Brock & Bryttni Miller – 46 Blk Ang 2 Yr old Heifer Pairs. 1100# Hfrs w/ 200# calves. Predominantly Feb born calves. Approx 90% AI sired by ABS Patriot. Heifers were pelvic measured as yearlings. 100% bangs vacc. Heifers’ rec 3 rounds Vib-

Timberman Ranch – 2 Yearling Reg Red Angus Bulls. Semen, efficiency, gain & fertility tested @ the Midland Bull Test. Sired by Bieber RReds Takeout & Schuler Top Flight. Both bulls are LBW & high gaining & high-performance bulls. Proven genetics & ready to put power in your herd!

Nate Cattle Co – 2 Yearling Red Sim/Ang bulls. Ready for turn out!

PAIRS

Fleur de Lis Cattle Co – 50 Blk Ang 2 Yr old Heifer Pairs 1000-1100#. Calves are sired by Reyes Blk Ang bulls. Heifers rec Virashield 6 VL5, Multi-Min & Poured last fall. Calves rec Bo-Se & C&D @ birth. Tagged to match. Nice heifers w/ big stout calves @ their side! Bred to reputation bulls!

Easy Eddie and His Son Butch