April 8, 2023 Roundup

Governor holds meeting to discuss Wyoming's wildlife

On March 30, Sublette County hosted a town hall meeting, requested by Gov. Mark Gordon, to provide an update on the state of Wyoming’s wildlife, which have been seriously impacted by the current tough win-

Quick Bits

Snow Report

The 17th snow report for Water Year 2023 shows current Wyoming snow telemetry data at 124% of median, with a basin high of 161% and a basin low of 86%. In 2022, the state was at 78% and at 91% in 2021. The report and a map displaying basin snow water equivalent percentages of median for the state may be found at wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/ nrcs.html

Crop Prices

Corn prices drifted one to five cents per bushel lower on April 5, due to spillover weakness from the wheat market. Improving weather forecasts weighed on the soy complex, sending nearby soybean futures eight to 13 cents per bushel lower. Favorable rains expected to fall over the Plains, beginning April 5, could help improve lackluster winter wheat conditions in the region, which sent U.S. wheat futures tumbling 13 to 20 cents per bushel lower during the overnight trading session.

Loan Rates

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2023, which went into effect April 3. These loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.

USDA Rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently proposed rule changes to its child nutrition program standards, which will affect more than 30 million children who rely on school, after-school and early childcare meal programs. USDA is asking the public to provide comments on the proposed rule by May 10. For more information or to submit a comment, visit votervoice.net/farmtoschool/campaigns/102184/ respond

ter weather conditions and to seek public comment regarding the issue.

During the first half of the meeting, Gordon, alongside Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) Director Brian

Nesvik and University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources Professor and Scientist Dr. Kevin Monteith offered some insight into what they have seen from Wyoming’s big game

populations this winter. Wyoming wildlife update

“As many know, we have seen tremendous loss in wildlife,” Gordon began. “This winter has been the toughest winter in a very

Please see WILDLIFE on page 15

SUPPORTING UW

Governor and Wyoming Legislature grant university big funding

During Wyoming’s 67th Legislature, Gov. Mark Gordon and other state legislators showed strong support for the University of Wyoming (UW) and for the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, especially.

In fact, according to a UW press release dated March 20, the university will receive $120 million to complete construction projects and provide staff pay raises, in addition to other one-time and ongoing funding provided through the supplemental budget, which was approved during the 2023 General Session.

Support for the College of Ag UW’s College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources was specifically awarded several million dollars and will reap benefits from the state’s generosity.

According to the press release, this includes a onetime $2.5 million in endowment matching funds for chairs, professorships and programs

BLM proposes public lands rule

On March 31, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published text of a proposed rule making significant changes to the agency’s authority under the Federal Land Management and Policy Act of 1976 (FLPMA).

The act, as amended, would advance the BLM’s mission to manage public lands for multiple use and sustained yield by prioritizing the health and resilience of ecosystems across the lands and apply land-health standards to all 245 million acres the BLM manages, instead of limiting them to federal livestock grazing allotments.

The rule would also designate conservation as a formal use of public lands, on par with energy development, grazing and recreation and revise regulations to ramp up identifying and designating Area of Critical Environmental Concerns (ACECs).

The proposed rule noted conservation leases “would not override valid existing rights or preclude other, subsequent authorizations so long as those subsequent authorizations are compatible with the conservation use.”

Industry concern

Several agricultural organizations, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC), have expressed serious concern regarding the BLM’s proposed rule.

According to PLC, the proposed rule was developed by agency staff, without consultation or input from grazing permittees or other regulated stakeholders.

“Ranchers have a reasonable expectation of transparency and predictability when dealing with BLM, and this

REAP funds

President Biden’s IRA looks to lower energy costs and build America’s clean-energy economy

within the college, as well as a $1.6 million annual, ongoing increase for UW’s Agriculture Research Station and Extension Centers, due to inflation.

Additionally, UW’s School of Energy Resources (SER) will be awarded one-time appropriations of $1.5 million in endowment matching funds and $14.75 million to continue developing new, nonenergy uses for Wyoming’s coal through a state-sponsored carbon engineering program, in which $300,000 will be used specifically to analyze the feasibility for producing high-grade graphite from coal.

The Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory is also set to receive up to $860,000 to help recruit and retain pathologists and other critical positions. Annual increases in funding

In addition, the press release explains the supplemental budget includes an annual increase of $12.27 million for staff and faculty pay raises, on top

Please see UW on page 5

On March 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsask announced USDA is accepting applications, starting April 1, for $1 billion in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements.

USDA is making these $1 billion in grants available under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), with funding from the president’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which works to invest in combatting the climate crisis.

“Supporting renewable energy and energy-saving systems helps the people of rural America create thriving, livable communities,” Vilsack said. “When we invest in rural communities, we are supporting hard work which sends a ripple effect across our country.”

“Clean energy is critical to the future of our economy, and the IRA provides the Biden-Harris administration with resources to build a more prosperous rural America, while tackling the climate crisis and

Please see REAP on page 7

Casper College hosts 43rd annual sale

The Casper College Agriculture Department hosted their 43rd Annual Lamb and Pig Sale on April 2 in the Grace Werner Agricultural Pavilion in Casper.

According to Casper College’s Head Livestock Judging Coach Colby Hales, the purpose of the sale is to provide youth exhibitors with livestock projects to exhibit at the county, state and national levels from the best producers in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Last year, Casper College added a livestock show the night before the sale to allow breeders to showcase their livestock in the big ring and to set a sale

order for the following day.

“The show the last two years has been fantastic, and we believe it has really built up a good amount of hype for our event,” Hales said.

43 rd annual sale

This year, Casper College offered 31 lambs and 31 pigs through their sale, from consignors throughout the state. Hales explained consignors must be invited to participate in the sale, with preference going to producers who are Casper College alumni.

According to a March 16 Casper College press release, lamb consignors

Please see SALE on page 9

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Just as I was getting used to warmer weather and smaller snowbanks, a furious storm from the northeast blasted us.

We got some 27 inches one day, on top of nearly eight inches the day before.

Now, it looks like a bomb went off with all of the piled snow.

After this past winter, I’m wondering, what’s next?

Earlier last week, Congress announced news of new public lands regulations. It caught public lands ranchers off guard since the White House and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) never openly asked for any input from stakeholder involvement, which has also created a lot of hard feelings out in the hills.

These two entities still haven’t released any details on how the new regulations will work, so it’s too early to understand the effect it will have on public lands ranchers and others.

BLM proposed this new regulation, which, pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) as amended, would advance the BLM’s mission to manage public lands for multiple use.

To support these activities, the proposed rule would apply land health standards to all BLM managed public lands and clarify “conservation” is a “use” within FLPMA’s multiple-use framework. This would place conservation as a use along with recreation, minerals and grazing.

Using the word conservation is just a ploy to manage for climate change, as this is the White House’s main goal. Everyone likes the word conservation, and now on public lands, it will not be a practice but a use under regulation.

I believe in climate change, and that it has been around since the “Seventh Day.” However, what I think most people disagree on is what causes climate change and the things we can do to change it.

If individuals want to see true conservation in action, they should visit a farm or ranch. I think BLM is now using a smoke screen for management. So, what’s next?

One large issue is the passing of the farm bill, which occurs every five years through Congress. It is a very important issue for all of those involved in agriculture, even though nearly 80 percent of farm bill dollars go toward food stamps, making it very political.

To some, food stamps are a real need, but corruption in the program needs to be cleaned up. For all Americans, the farm bill is a direct line to food security, plain and simple.

This time Congress shouldn’t need to completely rewrite the farm bill, because most of the 2018 bill was good.

Some individuals in Congress want to focus solely on climate and conservation in all of the farm bill initiatives, while others note, “If we focus solely on climate and conservation in all of our farm bill initiatives, we could miss something in literature that could make certain practices mandatory instead of voluntary. This is the concern we’re hearing from farmers and ranchers now.”

I’ve always believed if something is done voluntarily, the result will most always turn out better than if it’s mandatory. But, it sounds like that’s Washington, D.C.’s way these days.

WDA Celebrates 100 Years

In 1923, King Tut’s tomb was opened, the first game was played at Yankee Stadium and the first issue of Time Magazine was published. Along with these noteworthy events, something a little more important to us here in Wyoming happened in Cheyenne.

During the 17th session of the Wyoming Legislature, 25 members of the Senate and 60 members of the House debated and passed House Bill (HB) 230 to establish the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA). The legislation was then signed into law by Gov. William Bradford Ross on March 3, 1923.

This legislation created the Board of Agriculture, which would oversee WDA activities and hire the first Commissioner of Agriculture. It transferred duties of the Immigration Department and the Dairy, Food and Oil Department to the new state department, along with supervision of the Wyoming State Fair.

This legislation also required the commissioner to hire deputies from the University of Wyoming (UW) for technical scientific training and expert advice, while paying onehalf of their salary to serve in these positions. These deputies would continue to act as faculty at UW, while also serving as employees of the State Department of Agriculture

100 years of support and regulation

From the first days of WDA, the focus has always

By Doug Miyamoto

been on supporting and regulating the agricultural industry in Wyoming.

Over the past 100 years, there have been 19 commissioners and/or directors of agriculture, including myself, and as time has rolled on, the duties, structure and statutory responsibilities of WDA have shifted and grown with the times and the needs of the ag industry and the state.

While there have been changes over the years for WDA, the protection, regulation and enhancement of the agriculture industry in Wyoming has always been the driving force.

We are proud of the work we do for our industry and for the citizens of our state.

We currently oversee a wide variety of statutes, regulations and programs for the ag industry and citizens of Wyoming.

WDA continues to be dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of agriculture, natural resources and contribution to Wyoming’s quality of life, and we do this through the five divisions of WDA.

These include administration, which makes sure the business of WDA continues, and we have the ability to move forward as a department; analytical services, which includes ensuring our laboratory has the ability to run a wide variety of scientific tests for agriculture and more and technical services, which deals with plants, seed, feed, bees, pesticides,

predators and more.

The last two of these divisions are consumer health services, which inspects and licenses meat plants, restaurants and more and natural resources and policy, which makes sure ag has a seat at the table for policy decisions at the state and federal levels, various grants, mediation and more.

We strive to promote and preserve our agricultural community, assist the citizens of Wyoming to live safe and healthy lives, be responsible stewards of our natural resources and achieve integrity in the marketplace.

Celebrating a century

As part of the 100th year of WDA, we are planning an open house at the WDA Main Office in June, where everyone can come to Cheyenne and celebrate with us. While our doors are always open to the public, the open house will be a chance for the community and our partners to come see us and learn more about WDA and the history of our department.

Along with this, we will be releasing a variety of information on our website and social media in coming months about our department over the years, so keep an eye out for this content.

Finally, we will be hosting the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting in Cheyenne on Sept. 10-13. This is the first time our state will have hosted this pres-

tigious, national conference where directors, secretaries and commissioners of agriculture from across the country, along with employees from the federal government and ag industry representatives come together to discuss important agricultural issues of the day.

We anticipate more than 450 attendees for the NASDA meeting, and we are excited to bring them all to town. We look forward to celebrating our industry and department during the conference by showcasing our industry, our state, our people and our department.

It’s going to be a busy year, but we are looking forward to celebrating with the citizens of Wyoming at the open house and with the national agriculture community during NASDA.

It has been a good century here at WDA, and we look forward to the work we do for our state over the next century of work for Wyoming.

Doug Miyamoto is the director of WDA and can be reached by calling the WDA Main Office at 307777-7321.

Doug Miyamoto

Proclamation made

The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council and Gov. Mark Gordon announced April 2023 as Wyoming Native Plant Month. According to WWPC, this proclamation is intended to raise awareness about the importance of native plants and the role they play in keeping Wyoming wild and beautiful.

The proclamation states, “Native plants are essential for healthy, diverse and sustainable ecosystems and are critical for cleaning air, filtering water and stabilizing soils.”

“Wyoming is home to more than 2,500 native plant species including large shade trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and wildflowers,” it continues. “Native plants provide essential food including nectar, pollen, seeds and foliage for native birds, insects and other wildlife in ways non-native plants cannot.”

The proclamation further notes it is important to encourage public awareness about the benefits of Wyoming’s native plants and pollinators and other wildlife to the economy and the health and substantiality of Wyoming’s treasured ecosystems.

“From ranchers to recreationalists, we all play a role in keeping our native plant life healthy and flourishing,” said Lindsey Woodward, WWPC program coordinator for the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. “We encourage everyone to be informed about native plant life and how to preserve it while working or enjoying the outdoors.”

WBA set to meet

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture (WBA) will meet on April 10-11 in Cheyenne at the Wyoming State Capitol Extension in room W53/W54 and via Zoom.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on April 10, and during the meeting, the board will elect a new president and vice president, discuss conservation district appointments, vote on a resolution to add palmer amaranth to the State Designated List, hear Rangeland Health Assessment Program applications and hear water quality reports and water quality applications.

On April 11, the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and the board will set tentative meeting dates, review liaison assignments, hear Weed and Pest declared resolutions, hear an update from the Seed Lab, hear Wyoming Department of Agriculture division updates and partner updates and cover any other business as needed.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting and there will be a chance for public comment each day of the meeting.

The Wyoming State Capitol Extension is located at 200 W. 24th St. in Cheyenne. A full agenda for the meeting with Zoom call information can be found at agriculture.wy.gov/boa/agenda. Times are tentative and subject to change without notice. If the board finishes one topic, they will proceed to the next topic.

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UW hosts symposium

The University of Wyoming (UW) Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program will host a leadership symposium in Laramie on April 20.

The event will take place at Wildcatter Club and Suites at the UW War Memorial Stadium and is also available via Zoom.

The symposium is open to the public as well as UW students. The cost is $25 per person, with lunch included. To sign up, visit uwyo.edu/uwag/rmal

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and Gov. Mark Gordon will deliver opening remarks at 8:30 a.m. The event will kick off with an interactive panel discussion led by Wyoming producers and ag advocates including Diana Berger, Amanda Foss Hulet, Melinda Sims and Cat Urbigkit.

Following the panel discussion, Wesley Tucker, agricultural business specialist at Missouri University Extension and a fourth-generation farmer, will present on navigating family dynamics on farms and ranches.

Afternoon speakers include Jim Neiman, president of Neiman Industries and Don Schiefelbein, past president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and president of Schiefelbein Farms.

After closing remarks from Dean Barbara Rasco and UW Extension Director Kelly Crane, participants are invited to attend an informal networking reception at the Rib and Chop House.

For more information, visit uwyo.edu/uwag/rmal

Applicator program scheduled

For individuals seeking to obtain or renew their Wyoming private pesticide applicator license, the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension will host an educational program in Casper on April 21.

Private pesticide applicator licenses are required for anyone who applies or supervises the application of restricteduse pesticides (RUPs).

The educational session will provide an overview of certification requirements for private applicators, pertinent laws and regulations, pesticide safety and handling, groundwater contamination, pesticide disposal and more.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Agricultural Resource and Learning Center, located at 2011 Fairgrounds Road. Programming concludes at 12 p.m.

Upon completion of the program, applications for private applicator licenses will be submitted to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture for approval and issuance of licenses.

For more information, visit bit.ly/wy-psep-private or contact UW Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator Jeff Edwards at jedward4@uwyo.edu or 307837-2956.

BLM issues notice

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office recently issued an environmental assessment and competitive sale notice for the second quarter competitive oil and gas lease sale.

This notice incorporates recommendations from the Department of the Interior’s Report on the Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program, as well as other reports issued by the Governmental Accountability Office and Congressional Budget Office.

The BLM Wyoming State Office proposes to move forward with the Modified Proposed Action, as analyzed in the environmental assessments (DOI-BLM-WY-0000-2023-0001-EA), by offering 116 parcels totaling 127,034.69 acres in all Wyoming field offices.

The parcels will be offered at the online oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 21-22, which can be accessed at energynet.com. The parcels may also be viewed on the EnergyNet website approximately 10 days after posting of the Notice of Competitive Lease Sale on the BLM Wyoming oil and gas website.

The BLM is applying a royalty rate of 16.67 percent for the leases sold in the current competitive lease sales, in keeping with rates charged by states and private landowners.

A 30-day public protest period, which ends May 1 at 4 p.m. has been initiated. Protests on the offered parcels may be submitted through BLM’s ePlanning website at eplanning.blm. gov/eplanning-ui/project/2021772/570

For more information about this lease sale, e-mail BLM Wyoming State Office Lead Public Affairs Specialist Micky Fisher or call 307-775-6328.

EPA program announced

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region Eight is announcing the 2023 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Awards Program.

EPA Region Eight is requesting applications from companies in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and Tribal lands within the boundaries of Region Eight for recognition of demonstrated leadership in innovative P2 practices.

Pollution prevention, as defined in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, is any practice reducing environmental releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants prior to entering a waste stream for recycling, treatment or disposal.

This is an annual, voluntary and non-monetary award program. Those interested in applying to be considered for an award should submit a complete application describing the nominee’s P2 efforts, activities, cost savings, pounds of hazardous chemicals reduced, energy conserved or gallons of water saved, as well as the replicability of their approach.

The application deadline is May 19. For more information on how to apply, visit epa.gov/ks/forms/ p2-awards

USDA Forest Service proposes shooting closure

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is proposing to seasonally close recreational shooting in the Pole Mountain Area of the Laramie Ranger District. The closure would prohibit shooting from March 31-Sept. 10 each year to reduce user conflicts, resource damage and associated risks over public safety.

The proposed closure order would implement management direction adopted under the Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact – Limiting Firearm Use Within the Pole Mountain Area, which was signed Jan. 28, 2000.

Annual emergency orders have been utilized to implement the deci-

sion since this time. As the Forest Service has worked through the Dingell Act process, one-year emergency shooting orders were issued for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

The shooting order would apply only to National Forest System (NFS) land within Pole Mountain. Recreational shooting is allowed on the remaining approximately 2.2 million acres of the Medicine BowRoutt National Forests outside of Pole Mountain year-round. All other legal types of recreational shooting are allowed year-round on all acres of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.

For example, the closure would not affect other types of recreational

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shooting, would not impact shooting on private and state lands and exempts people in possession of a valid Wyoming state hunting license when hunting in compliance with Wyoming state law.

The Forest Service is asking for public input on the proposed shooting closure order. The comment period for the proposed shooting closure order will last from April 12-June 10.

Comments can be submitted online at cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/ CommentInput?project=NP-3457 or e-mailed to Laramie District Ranger Frank Romero at frank.e.romero@ usda.gov or mailed to 2468 Jackson St., Laramie, WY 82072.

Infrastructure updates announced

On April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Wyoming essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure.

Progress made in Wyoming under the first wave of DWSRF actions includes

amending state regulations to expand the use of funds set aside through the State Revolving Fund. This amendment will allow the funding of technical and financial assistance activities for underserved communities, as well as provide funding assistance to communities for source water protection.

The DWSRF allotments to states are based on the results of EPA’s Seventh Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA). The survey, which is required by the

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1996 Safe Drinking Water Act, assesses the nation’s public water systems’ infrastructure needs every four years, and the findings are used to allocate DWSRF grants to states.

At the direction of Congress, EPA’s Seventh DWINSA, for the first time, included survey questions focused on lead service lines and is projecting a national total of 9.2 million lead service lines across the country.

This best available national and state-level projections of service line counts

Snowshoe Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale

Reported By: Kristian Rennert, WYLR Field Editor

March 27, 2023

Snowshoe Cattle Company, Arthur, Neb.

Auctioneer: Greg Goggins

32 Yearling Hereford Bulls Avg. $4,828

11 Fall Yearling Hereford Bulls Avg. $5,068

Four Two-Year-Old Hereford Bulls Avg. $3,938

Eight Yearling Red Angus Bulls Avg. $4,500

Top Sellers

Fall Hereford bulls

Lot 136J – Snowshoe

Long Range F121 136J –

Price: $8,000 DOB: 8/22/21

Sire: NJW 76S 27A Long

Range 203D ET Dam’s

toric 81E ET Dam’s Sire: TH 49B 358C Drover 134F

EPDs: BW: -0.2, WW: +53, YW: +81 and Milk: +35

Buyer: Narjes Cattle Company, Sidney, Neb.

Lot 47K – Snowshoe

will help advance a unique opportunity to employ a separate lead service line allotment formula for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Funding, which is based on need.

Almost $3 billion of the funding announced on April 4 will be provided specifically for lead service line identification and replacement, taking a key step toward the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of achieving 100 percent leadfree water systems.

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Chuck Petersen 307-575-4015

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 - YEARLINGS & CALVES

D. Bruce & Debra Murray 150 Mostly Hereford few Bwf Strs, 625#, Weaned a long time, Hay Fed, 22% Hubbard Creep Feed, Complete Vac. Program, No Implants, Knife Cut, Home Raised, 2 Family Brands

Will & David Garrelts 150 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 650-750#, Weaned a long time, Hay Fed in Bunks, Branding Shots: 7-way, Home Raised

Hiser Farms 15 Blk Angus Hfrs, 700-800#, Guaranteed Open, Weaned a long time, Hay Fed, Complete Vac. Program, Complete Mineral Program, Home Raised

WEANED CALVES

Roger Garrett 117 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 600-675#, Weaned a long time, Been on a Grower Ration, Complete Vac. Program, No Implants

V Three Quarter Box Livestock 110 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 450-700#, Weaned Light Grower Ration, Complete Vac. Program, Wintered for grass

Forshee Land & Livestock 90 Blk/Bwf/Red/Rwf Strs, 425-600#, Weaned since Nov., Been on a Light Grower Ration of Hay and Silage, No

Grain, Branding and Weaning Shots: Nasalgen 3 PMH, 7-way Somnus w/Spur, Pinkeye, No Implants, Knife Cut, High Elevation, Home Raised

Todd Wilke 60 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Weaned 60 days, Been on Oat Hay, Distillers & Silage, Branding Shots: Inforce 3, One Shot, Ultrabac 7, Synovex C, Pre-cond. Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, Ultrabc 7, Booster Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, Dectomax, Cleanup II, Synovex C, Calves Born: July thru September

Robert Clausen 50 Blk Hfrs, 600-675#, Weaned, Grower Ration, Complete Vac. Program, Bangs Vac., Home Raised, Replacement Quality Pending 37 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 400-550#, Weaned a long time, Hay Fed, All Shots

Millikin Ranch 24 Blk Hfrs, 450-500#, Weaned since Nov. 1, Running Out on grass, Hay Fed, Vitafirm Mineral Program, Salt, Complete Vac. Program, Bangs Vac., April/May Calves, BQA Certified & Audobon Certified, Great Genetics from AI Sons of Jepsey Earl, Coleman Charlo, Replacement Quality CJ Bentley 10 Blk Hfrs, 600-650#, Weaned a

Hay Fed, Mineral Program, Branding and Pre-cond.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14 - ALL CLASSES

for Sale Updates, Results and News

Sire: Snowshoe X51 Bannack Y27 19C EPDs: BW: +4, WW: +63, YW: +110 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Pine Valley Ranch, Gordon, Neb.

Lot 135J – Snowshoe

42Z Ruffneck E25 135J –

Price: $6,500 DOB: 8/22/21

Sire: Snowshoe 31U Tuff 31S 42Z Dam’s Sire: WLB Lego 83T 90X EPDs: BW: +4.6, WW: +66, YW: +104 and Milk: +30 Buyer:

Klempel, Inc., Bloomfield, Mont.

Yearling Hereford bulls

Lot 20K – Snowshoe 81E Historic H09 20K –

Price: $7,500 DOB: 2/19/22

Sire: NJW 160B 028X His-

Masterplan F07 47K –

Price: $7,250 DOB: 3/1/22

Sire: TH Masterplan 183

Dam’s Sire: NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET EPDs: BW: +2.5, WW: +62, YW: +107 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Prairie Gold Farms, Heartwell, Neb. Red Angus bulls Lot 04K – Snow Let’s Roll 04K – Price: $6,750

DOB: 2/19/22 Sire: Bieber

Let’s Roll B563 Dam’s Sire: Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 EPDs: BW: -2.2, WW: +78, YW: +129 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Tercel Land and Cattle, Potter, Neb.

Leachman Cattle of Colorado Spring Bull and Female Sale

March 26-27, 2023

Leachman Bull Barn, Fort Collins, Colo.

Auctioneers: Ty Thompson and Trent Stewart

458 Yearling Stabilizer Bulls Avg. $6,630 160 Females Avg. $2,570

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By Dagan Montgomery, UW Extension Educator

Calving Difficulty: Planning and Treatment

Spring is here, which means it is calving time for many Wyoming ranches. As exciting as this time can be, many are also all too familiar with the extra work and frustration that comes with it.

Calving difficulties are not only a great inconvenience, they are also costly.

This problem, known as dystocia, leads to higher labor and vet costs, jeopardized performance, difficulties rebreeding and death loss.

The majority of nondisease related calf death occurring in cow herds is due to dystocia, and dystocia can be caused by several factors.

As with most problems, the best solution for calving difficulty is prevention via good herd selection and management.

However, difficult births will happen, so it is best to be prepared and know how to respond when the problem does arise.

Preparation

First, as calving dates approach, it is a good idea to go through any facilities that will be used. Producers should know the route animals will need to take from the pasture to the barn or calving pens, if this is where they will be treated.

They should also be sure alleys, gates, squeeze chutes and head catches are in working order. If it is not possible to move struggling animals into a facility, have a plan for assisting difficult births out in the pasture or range.

The two most common reasons cattlemen see issues in delivering a calf are the overall size of the calf at birth and the cow’s age.

As many ranchers are aware, the vast majority of calving problems is going to come from first-calf heifers. Mature cows are much less likely to deal with dystocia. Therefore, if possible, it is advisable to try to keep first- and second-calf heifers close by as due dates approach.

When younger mothers are close to the house or

headquarters, it is much easier and efficient to monitor them for signs of approaching labor, and most importantly, know when to step in and assist.

This also helps provide a more targeted nutrition plan specifically for growing replacements, if so desired. Nutrition is extremely important at this stage.

An old misconception persists that underfeeding cows in late pregnancy leads to smaller calves, and therefore easier calving. This is not the case. Underfeeding will weaken the cow and lead to more dystocia – not less – especially when dealing with first-calf heifers.

Next, it is good to go through supplies and make sure inventory is up to par. Being stocked up on OB gloves, lubricant, medication and disinfectant before the first calf is due goes a long way.

The ranch should also consider OB chains, a calf puller, rope halters and anything else to make assisting a difficult birth easier on both the producer and the animal.

Frozen colostrum or replacer and an esophageal feeding tube will also be important. Getting enough colostrum within the first 12 hours after birth is crucial for calf longevity.

If producers expect to calve in cold temperatures, as most Wyoming ranches do, consider developing a warm up plan for new calves that may be weakened from a hard birth.

Dealing with difficult birth

Finally, knowing when and how to actually deal with calving difficulty often requires experience. If producers are new to the trade and haven’t dealt with assisting a cow in labor, they should consult a veterinarian to learn when and how to intervene.

The first step is to be aware of when labor is close, which helps producers know when to expect needed assistance.

The recommendation

used to be to intervene after two or three hours of labor if no progress is made. Newer studies, however, suggest assisting earlier increases the odds of calf survival and decreases the time it will take the cow to come back into estrus.

When labor lasts over an hour, a cow’s chances of becoming pregnant again the following breeding season are significantly decreased.

Presentation of the calf is one more area where problems commonly occur. Normal presentation is typically forefeet first, with the head resting on the forelimbs. Abnormal presentation can be hard to judge, and pulling a calf when it is not in the right position can damage the calf and cow.

If the calf is suspected to be in an abnormal position, one may need to manually adjust the head or legs to allow passage. There are many nuances to knowing how and when to pull a calf.

Study up on this and learn from more experienced individuals if needed.

This being said, if possible and practical, it is best to have a veterinarian there, especially in uniquely difficult situations. Whether the expense and time is worth it is something each ranch will need to determine for themselves.

These are just a few bits of advice to help prepare for and deal with calving issues.

It’s important to remember nothing beats good management and selection practices. Having to pull every calf likely means it is time to cull difficult calvers and make different selection decisions in the cow herd.

Each ranch will have to determine if the money, and especially the time needed, is worth it in the long run.

Dagan Montgomery is a University of Wyoming Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educator. He can be reached at dmontgo8@uwyo.edu.

of another $8 million, which was approved during the 2022 budget session and will provide the first broad-based raise for UW employees since Fiscal Year 2018-19.

“UW leaders have not finalized the allocation model, but increasing pay for staff, especially entrylevel and positions at the low end of the pay scale, will be a top priority. This second round of raises will take effect in the fiscal year beginning July 1,” UW explains.

Other annual increases for ongoing initiatives at the university include $5.5 million for tier-one engineering initiative programming and $3.6 million for science initiative programming.

One-time appropriations

Gordon and state legislators also supported a number of UW’s other funding priorities through one-time appropriations, including $5 million for UW’s Advanced Research Computing Center, $2 million to convert LiDAR data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey’s 3D Elevations Program, $5 million for major maintenance projects and an inflation adjustment of up

to $2.7 million for utilities.

The legislature also provided authorization and partial funding for three major construction projects including new residence halls and a dining facility, renovation of War Memorial Stadium’s west-side stands and construction of a new competition facility for UW’s swimming and diving teams.

“The $120 legislative appropriation in the state’s capital construction budget will make it possible for those UW projects to be completed in spite of cost increases due to inflation, with precise construction timelines to be determined,” reads the release.

UW notes an additional $12 million will go toward completion of unfinished space in the Science Initiative Building, specifically for the Student Collaborative Research, Outreach and Learning Lab, the Model Organism Research Facility and more, highly flexible lab research space.

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

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The month of April marks the beginning of spring, and with it comes the joyful Easter season. With the holiday fast approaching, many homes and churches will soon be adorned with beautiful, fragrant Easter lilies. While these delicate, white flowers offer a symbol of purity, hope and new beginnings during the holiday season, they can also be enjoyed long after Easter has gone, if properly cared for.

Caring for potted lilies

According to a March 27 article written by Deborah Tukua and published in the Farmers’ Almanac , potted Easter lilies prefer cool daytime temperatures of around 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures of around 55

degrees Fahrenheit. They also prefer moist soil, that isn’t too soggy.

“Most Easter lilies are sold commercially in pots covered with decorative foil jackets. Individuals should remove the pot from the foil covering every time the plant is watered because no water should be left standing at the bottom of this covering,” Tukua suggests.

She explains after the water has soaked into the soil, the pot can be returned to the foil covering.

She also notes in order to keep Easter lilies from wilting, individuals should avoid placing them in direct sunlight, and since most plants lean toward light, the pot should be turned every two days to keep the plant growing

upright.

“Also, to help potted lilies thrive, do not place the pot near a direct source of heat,” Tukua cautions, further noting lilies do better in humid climates than in arid climates.

To create some natural humidity for plants, Tukua says a saucer can be filled with small pebbles and water and set beneath the potted lily.

Transferring lilies to the garden

After Easter has long gone, individuals can introduce lilies to their garden for annual enjoyment.

Tukua notes individuals should wait to transplant their flowers until all danger of frost has passed, and the potted lily has stopped blooming. In

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Just as it was in the pot, Easter lilies planted in a garden need to be kept in well-drained soil. In order to provide needed drainage, Tukua says perlite can be added to rich, organic garden soil.

Because Easter lilies have large flowers and can grow up to three feet tall in a garden, they should be planted in an area where they can lean against other plants, while still getting plenty of sunshine. Bamboo stakes and growthrough plant supports can also be used to keep them from flopping over.

Tukua recommends planting lily bulbs, roots

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down, about three inches below the surface of the soil.

“If planting more than one bulb, position them at least 12 inches apart,” she suggests. “Cut back the stems once the plant appears to be dead. This will cause new growth to begin and possibly another bloom to pop up during the summer.”

Since Easter lilies are a perennial, Tukua says individuals should look for the plant to bloom in June or July the following year.

Other considerations

According to a Jan. 4 Better Homes and Gardens article by Derek Carwood, aphids are the most common insect gardeners will encounter on Easter lilies, although they may see occasional visits from spider mites, thrips and scale.

As far as diseases go, Botrytis blight , root and stem rot and rust are possible when Easter lilies

are grown in environments that are too wet.

Additionally, the article notes, according to the Food and Drug Administration, Easter lilies are poisonous to cats and will cause kidney failure, requiring vet care. This includes pollen from the plant, which may get on cats’ fur and licked off later when the animal cleans itself.

Carwood shares dogs do not appear to have the same sensitivity, although if they happen to eat lilies they may get an upset stomach.

Therefore, individuals with pets may want to reconsider keeping Easter lilies in their house or ensure they are out of reach of their pets.

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

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Botts

Reported By: Jared Murnin, WYLR Field Editor April 1, 2023

Botts Angus Ranch, Huntley, Mont.

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

+64, YW: +129 and Milk:

+24 Buyer: Gebbers Cattle, Brewster, Wash.

Lot 4 – Botts Resilient 2538 – Price: $8,000 DOB:

2/7/22 Sire: Sitz Resilient 10208 Dam’s Sire: Cole Creek Cedar Ridge 1V EPDs: BW: +1.6, WW: +63, YW: +113 and Milk: +42 Buyer: Ox Bow Ranch, Wolf Creek, Mont.

Lot 33 – Botts Logo 8148 2640 – Price: $8,000 DOB:

2/23/22 Sire: Sitz Logo 8148 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Final Product EPDs: BW: +0.1, WW: +72, YW: +125 and Milk: +38 Buyer: Ox Bow Ranch, Wolf Creek, Mont.

Gray's Angus Ranch Annual Bull Sale

Reported By: Ty Groshans, WYLR Field Editor April 1, 2023

Gray’s Angus Ranch, Harrison, Neb.

Auctioneer: Matt Lowery

32 Two-Year-Old Bulls Avg. $6,398

91 Yearling Bulls Avg. $5,071

Top Sellers Lot 57 – Gray’s Mead 612 – Price: $12,500 DOB:

1/29/22 Sire: Mead Magnitude Dam’s Sire: Gray’s Cowboy 1698 EPDs: BW: +1.2, WW: +87, YW: +155 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Sandage Angus, Gordon, Neb.

Lot 55 – Gray’s Rainfall 542 – Price: $9,500 DOB:

1/29/22 Sire: S A V Rainfall 6846 Dam’s Sire: Cooley

Menard 326S EPDs: BW: +3.7, WW: +60, YW: +112 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Timmery Hellyer, Lander Lot 63 – Gray’s Renown 752 – Price: $9,000 DOB:

1/29/22 Sire: S A V Renown 752 Dam’s Sire: Gray’s 044 772 EPDs: BW: +1.7, WW: +56, YW: +98 and Milk: +25

Buyer: Dewey Hageman, Jay Em

Lot 87 – Gray’s Charlo 1571 – Price: $7,500 DOB:

2/16/21 Sire: Gray’s Charlo 1465 Dam’s Sire: Gray’s Defensive End 1001 EPDs: BW: +2.7, WW: +70, YW:

+122 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Coffee and Sons, Harrison, Neb.

Lot 48 – Gray’s Rainfall 311 – Price: $7,250 DOB:

1/17/21 Sire: S A V Rainfall 6846 Dam’s Sire: PAHR Yeti

B5 EPDs: BW: +1, WW: +71, YW: +126 and Milk: +30

Buyer: Nicole Pfong, Goth, Kan.

lowering energy costs,” he added.

REAP

USDA Rural Development hosted an IRA REAP stakeholder call, titled “Investing in America” on March 31, where USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) Administrator Dr. Karama Neal and USDA RBCS Senior Climate Advisor John McAuliff gave an update on the program.

“This legislative action reflects the critical goals of the Biden-Harris administration, addressing both immediate economic needs and including the largestever financial investment in clean energy for the future since the passage of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936,” said Neal.

She continued, “This is an important opportunity for rural communities to build long-term resiliency, reliability and affordability of rural electric systems

to access multiple forms of clean, dependable and affordable renewable energy and to increase access to higher blends of biofuels.”

She noted the IRA calls for up to $1 billion in loans for renewable energy infrastructure and up to $9.7 billion for financial assistance for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency improvements and other purchases as well as improvements for rural electric cooperatives.

Additionally, IRA calls for up to $500 million in grants for infrastructure improvements to blend, store or distribute biofuels and up to $2 billion for RBCS’s REAP.

“This investment positions us to achieve the greatest reduction in carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions we have ever seen,” Neal said. “We’re thrilled to see significant investment in this program through the IRA

as we’re hearing from producers and small businesses reducing costs and expense is critical.”

She added, “With this investment from the IRA, we are well positioned to reach out to businesses and producers in communities that might not have previously had access to this program.”

Program outlines

According to McAuliff, RBCS’s REAP provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.

Available funding can cover up to 50 percent of total eligible project costs, which is up 25 percent before the passage of the IRA. They can also apply for loan guarantees on loans covering up to 75 percent of total eligible project costs, and combined grant and loan guarantee funding can cover up to 75 percent of total eligible project costs.

Under the REAP guidelines, an agricultural producer is defined as an individual or entity receiving 50 percent or more of their gross income from agricultural products – crops, livestock, aquaculture, forestry operations, nurseries and dairies – whereas a rural small business is a for-profit small business defined by the Small Business Admin-

For additional information on application deadlines and submission details, see page 19,239 of the March 31 Federal Registeror visit rd.usda.gov/reap.

istration as a rural area or non-metro community of less than 50,000 people.

For the purpose of REAP, renewable energy projects must be commercially viable, but projects can include solar, wind, small hydroelectric, anaerobic digesters, biomass wave or ocean power projects, and energy efficiency projects can include lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, fans, automated controls and insulation.

“Of the $1 billion announced for REAP, $144 million is set aside for underutilized technologies,” McAuliff said. “The maximum grant size doubles to $500,000 for energy efficiency and $1 million for renewable energy systems.”

Starting April 1, the funds will be obligated over six quarterly cycles. Applications can be submitted in the next five quarterly cycles. He noted the changes announced March 31 only apply to grants, not loans.

Underutilized technology

For the purpose of the March 31 notice, Congress asked RBCS to define underutilized technology, which is technology that doesn’t emit greenhouse gases and is made up of less than 20 percent of the pool of REAP

projects two years prior.

Meaning, for Fiscal Year 2023, which ends in September, non-emitting technology includes everything except solar and energy efficiency projects.

“One of the big new changes in the program is how the federal share is distributed,” said McAuliff.

All energy efficiency projects and zero-emission renewable communities as defined in the IRA and projects submitted by Tribal entities are eligible for up to 50 percent federal share.

However, all other projects that do not fit into one of the above categories can be eligible for up to 25 percent of federal share.

Additionally, McAuliff noted a few changes to the scoring of applications. Projects serving disadvantaged or distressed communities or ones with additional environmental benefits can receive up to 15 and 10 points, respectively, on the scoring portion of the application.

USDA will hold competitions quarterly through Sept. 30, 2024. The funding will also include the creation of the first underutilized technology fund in the REAP program, with $144.5

million available in dedicated funding.

USDA is particularly interested in REAP projects that will help rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities and improved infrastructure, reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change, conserve and protect farmland and invest in underserved communities.

The program is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved and overburdened by pollution.

To ensure small projects have a fair opportunity to compete for the funding, USDA will set aside at least 20 percent of the available funds until June 30 of each year for grant requests of $20,000 or less, including the grant portion of a combined grant and guaranteed loan request.

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

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proposed rule falls short on both accounts. The covert manner in which the rule was developed and announced has left permittees feeling like the rule is either a capitulation to the extremist environmental groups who want to eradicate grazing from the landscape or a concerted effort to develop rules precluding ranchers’ input,” said NCBA Executive Director of Natural Resources and PLC Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover.

“Over the next 75 days, BLM will have to answer some serious questions about their understanding of their multiple-use mandate and the value they place on their relationship with ranchers across the landscape,” she continued.

According to U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the rule undermines the law’s multiple-use requirement.

“In the 1980s, extremists used tree spikes to try and stop responsible management of public lands. In 2023, they use decrees from Washington, D.C. This announcement undermines the law’s multipleuse requirement for BLM lands,” said Barrasso.

“Wyoming families depend on access to public lands for energy and critical mineral development, grazing, forest management and recreation,” he added. “The Biden administration’s extreme unilateral action will kill multiple use. This is a clear violation of the law. I will do everything in my power to stop this proposal.”

PLC said BLM has repeatedly assured PLC leadership and other industry stakeholders their primary goal is to increase the level of trust their partners have in the agency. However, according to PLC and NCBA, this rule is a massive step in the wrong direction.

PLC and partners are seeking a clear statement from BLM that grazing leases are conservation measures.

Proposal and support

Under the rule, BLM field offices and districts would be required to identify federal rangelands in need of restoration work and establish a system to lease public lands for a fixed period of no more than 10 years to allow this work to be done.

Energy developers, mining companies and other land users could purchase conservation leases and use them as compensatory mitigation to offset project impacts as a condition of permit approval. The proposed rule would also allow for nongovernment groups to buy these leases and pay to conduct restoration work on the land.

In addition, the rule proposes codifying BLM regulations, specifically procedures to identify and evaluate rangelands for designation as ACECs. This would provide “more cohesive direction and consistency” to the designation of ACECs, which are generally managed to prioritize protection of specific plants, animals and wildlife habitat.

“Our public lands pro-

vide so many benefits –clean water, wildlife habitat, food, energy and lifetime memories, just to name a few – and it’s our job to ensure the same for future generations,” BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning said in a statement.

“As pressure on our public lands continues to grow, the proposed public lands rule provides a path for BLM to better focus on the health of the landscape, ensuring our decisions leave public lands as good or better off than we found them,” she continued.

“These proposed changes are long overdue,” said Ken Rait, project director for U.S. public lands and rivers conservation at the Pew Charitable Trusts. “In the face of climate change and loss of biological diversity, BLM needs more conservation tools, and this rulemaking is an important step forward.”

Vera Smith, senior federal lands policy analyst for Defenders of Wildlife, said the proposed rule is “an invaluable opportunity for BLM to rebalance its priorities and safeguard habitats for wildlife that are trending toward extinction.”

For more information, contact Deputy Division Chief for the Wildlife Conservation Stephanie Miller at 202-3170086. For information on procedural matters or the rulemaking process, contact Regulatory Analyst for the Office of Regulatory Affairs Chandra Little at 202-912-7403.

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

This isn’t goodbye, but see you later

Dear Wyoming Livestock Roundup readers, I want to take a moment to thank all of the ranchers, businessmen and women, ag associations, cowboys, cowgirls, 4-H and FFA members and families I had the opportunity to meet during my time as an editor with the Wyoming Livestock Roundup

In this position, I was given the opportunity to write on important topics impacting Western agriculture.

I’ve truly enjoyed my time in the Cowboy State and with the Roundup. As a former Iowan, I’m excited to return to my home state and continue my work serving the agriculture community as a loan assistant specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.

I want to offer a sincere thank you to all of the Wyomingites I had the opportunity to get to know and share

a piece of their story.

Coming from a family-farm background, I’ve always understood the importance of agriculture and farming, but as an editor for the Roundup, I’ve learned a lot about the Wyoming way.

In Iowa, typical topics of discussion amongst farmers typically include the weather, price of corn and the hog and cattle markets, whereas in Wyoming, there’s a vast number of topics impacting agriculture in the West – from drought conditions; wildlife migration, including elk populations and predators; the Green River Drift and laws and acts impacting the West, just to name a few – the list goes on and on.

If there was one thing I learned about the people in this great state, is they are some of the most resilient people in America.

When I first took the

position, I was truly excited about sharing the stories of the West, and I can proudly say I was able to accomplish that. Some of my favorite stories expand coverage from the Wyoming State Fair, Winter and Fall Cattlemen’s Edition and stories highlighting horsemen and horsewomen in the Rocky Mountain Horse Edition.

I’d like to thank the entire Roundup team including the staff, corresponding writers, Extension educators, columnists and of course, the readers. Thank you for showing me around this great state, welcoming me with open arms and teaching me what it means to ranch in the West.

There are many parts of Wyoming I have yet to see, so I hope to come back and visit. For now, this isn’t “goodbye,” but simply “see you later.”

Sincerely, Brittany Gunn

UW offers AI classes

For youth interested in cattle breeding, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension will offer artificial insemination (AI) classes in Campbell and Fremont counties on May 6, followed by breeding days in June.

“AI Days is geared toward kids who want to get their livestock bred,” says Chance Marshall, a UW Extension educator and co-organizer of the event. “Adults can attend, but the event is primarily for 4-H members and youth with livestock who want to build their herds or have specific breeding goals.”

The AI program is open to youth across Wyo-

ming and surrounding states.

The educational workshops in May will cover nutrition, breeding selection, AI protocol and pregnancy testing. These classroom sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Campbell County Extension Office in Gillette and the Fremont County Extension Office in Riverton.

Cattle breeding days, in which youth will AI their cattle under Marshall’s guidance, will take place on June 5 in Campbell County and on June 6 in Fremont County.

To register for the event, visit tiny. cc/23cattleai. Registration includes lunch and sup-

plies for the May 6 class and will close on April 21.

Payment for breeding is required on May 6. The cost is $25 per head for up to four females. To breed additional animals, the cost is $50 per head.

For youth interested in AI for sheep and goats, classes and breeding days will be offered in July and August.

For more information on Fremont County AI Days, contact Marshall at cmarsha1@uwyo. edu or call 307-332-1018. For more information on the Campbell County AI Days, contact Kim Fry at Kim.Fry@campbellcountywy.gov or call 307682-7281.

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Glenna Lee

Atkinson Madden

July 30, 1930 – March 26, 2023

School in 1948. She then attended the University of Wyoming, earning a bachelor’s degree in education in May of 1951.

grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her greatgreat-grandchildren.

Glenna is preceded in death by her parents, her aunt and uncle Lyle and Edith Poole, her sister Letha Bible, her brothers J.D. Atkinson and Bobby Atkinson and her greatgreat-granddaughter Emelia Jo Brandl.

Brandl of Sheridan and Graycen and Decker Prosinski also of Sheridan. She is also survived by her sisters Helen Brummell of Torrington and Sissy Atkinson; brothers Tommy Atkinson, Denver Atkinson

and Jamie Atkinson all of Poplar, Mont. and several nieces and nephews.

the Goshen County Fairgrounds in Torrington. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established at Goshen Ministries in Torrington and the Niobrara Senior Center in Lusk in Glenna’s name.

Glenna Lee Atkinson Madden, age 92, died peacefully on March 26 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne.

Glenna was born July 30, 1930 in New Haven on the Clark family ranch to Paul and Lydia Atkinson. She and her two sisters, Letha and Helen, spent their younger years growing up at the base of Devils Tower, before moving to Torrington. The three girls were raised by Lyle and Edith Poole, their aunt and uncle.

Glenna attended school in Torrington and graduated from Torrington High

She married Joe Madden of Ft. Laramie on June 30, 1951. Together they had three children, Jody, Shawn and Lex, and lived and worked in Lusk. They later divorced.

In 1970, Glenna acquired her bachelor’s degree in nursing and was the director of nursing at the Riverton Hospital. She later became the director of nursing at the Women’s Correctional Facility in Lusk. In 2006, Glenna moved back to Torrington.

First and foremost, Glenna loved her faith; her Bible studies; playing cards; playing the poker machines in Deadwood, S.D.; golf; putting puzzles together and playing bingo.

She also enjoyed watching sports and spending time with her children,

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scheduled to attend the show and sale included

3D Livestock, Bessier Club Lambs, Butler Brothers Livestock, Casper College Lambs, DeLong Club Lambs, Hornecker Livestock, Jessie Bower, Mesa Butler, Rives Livestock, Russell Show Lambs and Stewart Club Lambs.

Pig consignors scheduled to attend included Black Show Pigs, the Stockwell family, Burkett Show Pigs, Casper College Show Pigs, Rathbun Show Pigs and Stalcup Genetics.

Hales noted lambs averaged $656.82 per head, and the high-selling lamb, consigned by Casper College, sold for $1,600. Pigs averaged $637.93 per head, and the top-seller, con-

signed by Stalcup Genetics of Ashland, Mont., sold for $1,700.

Another successful year Hales shared Casper College was very proud to host another successful sale this year.

“One of the pieces we pride ourselves on is the extremely high-quality livestock we offer through our sale not only show well and sell high for our consignors, but there were also several animals sold for a budget friendly amount to provide newer 4-H and FFA members a great project,” he said.

He also noted Casper College is proud of this year’s sale average, which is up compared to previous years and is a huge help for

Glenna is survived by her three children Jody Haythorn (Craig) of Arthur, Neb., Shawn Madden of Torrington and Lex (Jamie) Madden of Torrington; her grandchildren Shaley (Sha) Griffin of Abiline, Texas, Sage (Kelley) Haythorn and Cord (Katie) Haythorn, both of Arthur, Neb., Cassie (Jeremy) Brandl of Sheridan, Emily Madden of Casper, Tawnee Madden of Delray Beach, Fla., Lexie (Chris) Prosinski of Sheridan, Addie Madden of Torrington and Avery Madden and fiancé Paxton Ehler of Omaha, Neb.; her greatgrandchildren Tel (Jessika) Derner of Abilene, Texas and Rye Griffin and partner Mackenzie Russo of Breckenridge, Colo. and her great-great-grandchildren Bentleigh, River and Oakley Derner of Abilene, Texas, Steel, Stoli, Haven and Conley Haythorn of Arthur, Neb., Madden

consignors who participate in the sale.

“We are hoping to make the show portion of our sale a major spectator event, so to anyone interested in coming to our sale in the future, please stop by the night before for a fun evening and to see the livestock out in the big ring,” Hales concluded.

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

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Showcasing quality livestock – In 2022, Casper College began hosting a livestock show the night before their Annual Lamb and Pig Sale, which allows consignors to showcase livestock in the big ring and set a sale order for the next day. Pictured is the Grand Champion Prospect Pig, bred by the Casper College Agriculture Department. Colby Hales photo

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April 10

April 11

Wyoming Board of Agriculture Public Meeting, 1 p.m. Wyoming State Capitol Extension Room W53/W54, Cheyenne and via Zoom. For a full meeting agenda and Zoom information, visit agriculture.wy.gov/boa/agenda

Wyoming Board of Agriculture Public Meeting, 9 a.m. Wyoming State Capitol Extension Room W53/W54, Cheyenne and via Zoom. For a full meeting agenda and Zoom information, visit agriculture.wy.gov/boa/agenda

April 14 Bureau of Land Management Free Off-Range Corral Tour, 1 p.m. OffRange Wild Horse and Burro Corral, Wheatland. For more information and to RSVP, e-mail blm_blm_wy_wheatlandorc@blm.gov.

April 15 Winter Adventure Day, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Casper Mountain Biathlon Center at McMurry Mountain Park, Casper. For more information, visit bit.ly/CASPERWAD2023 or e-mail caspertrails@gmail.com.

April 19 University of Wyoming Sheep Budgeting, Benchmarking and Marketing Workshop, 3-7 p.m. Lingle. For more information or to register, e-mail blee@ uwyo.edu or call 307-837-2000.

April 20 University of Wyoming Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Seminar, University of Wyoming, Laramie. To register, visit uwyo.edu/uwag/rmal or e-mail Anne DeMersseman at ademerss@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-3206.

April 21 Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Office of State Lands and Investments and Wyoming Water Development Office Public Meeting, 2 p.m. Wyoming Department of Environment Quality Conference Room 211, Cheyenne. For more information, call 307-777-6373, 307-7777626 or 307-777-6941.

April 21 University of Wyoming Extension Private Pesticide Applicator Educational Program, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Agricultural Resource and Learning Center, Casper. For more information, visit bit.ly/wy-psep-private or contact Jeff Edwards at jedward4@uwyo.edu or 307-837-2956.

April 27 Casper Alcova Irrigation District Board Meeting, 2-5 p.m., Mills. For more information, call 307-234-8690.

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.

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 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

SALES

April 10 Webo Angus Annual Turning Grass into Greenbacks Bull Sale, at the ranch, Lusk, 307-216-0090, 307-340-1182, 307-340-1499, weboangus.com

April 11 Beckton’s 78th Anniversary Production Sale, at the ranch, Sheridan, 307674-6095, 307-674-8162, becktonredangus.com

April 12 Pass Creek Angus Ranch 49th Annual Bull Production Sale, at the ranch, Wyola, Mont., 406-343-2551, 406-679-3391, passcreekangus.com

April 12 Big Iron Harvesting Farm Auction, Winnemucca, Nev., 208-431-3405, 801369-4221, vantassellauction.com

April 13 McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch Angus & Polled Herefords Annual Production Sale, Torrington Livestock Sale Barn, Torrington, 307-534-5141, 307-5752113, 307-575-3519, mcclunranch,com

Big horn Basin

Worland, WY

SALES

April 13 Reich Charolais Ranch 66th Annual Bull Sale, Belle Fourche Livestock Market, Belle Fourche, S.D., 605-892-4366, 605-580-2393

April 14 5L Red Angus 2022 Profit $eeker Bull Sale, at the ranch, Sheridan, Mont., 406-596-1204, 5lbulls.com

April 14 Salmon Select 24th Annual Mule Sale, Lemhi County Fairgrounds, Salmon, Idaho, 208-756-2125, salmonselectsale.com

April 14 Sellman Ranch Annual Production Bull Sale, Crawford Livestock Market, Crawford, Neb., 308-430-4223, 308-430-3742, sellmanranch.com

April 14-15 A Ranch Horse Weekend 17th Annual Real Horse Invitational Sale, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Indoor Arena, Billings, Mont., 406-670-3400, realranchhorses.com

April 14-16 Calvo Red Angus Open House & Online Auction, via DVAuction, 605-8302210, 402-760-1274, calvofamilyredangus.com

April 15 Salmon Select 50th Annual Horse Sale, Lemhi County Fairgrounds, Salmon, Idaho, 208-756-2125, salmonselectsale.com

April 15 Best of the Big Horns Horse Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-751-8969, 406-697-5882

April 15 Lee & Gayle Mausbach Moving – Liquidation Auction, Wheatland, 307532-4976, 307-534-5156, mcnameeauctioncompany.com

April 17 Colorado State University 37th Annual Yearling Commercial Angus Bull Sale, One Bar Eleven Ranch, Saratoga, 307-710-2938, 970-491-2722

April 17 Pharo Cattle Company Colorado Spring Bull Sale, Burlington Livestock Exchange, Burlington, Colo., 800-311-0995, pharocattle.com

April 21 Kammerer Livestock 17th Annual Bull Sale, St. Onge Livestock, St. Onge, S.D., 605-923-6381

April 22 Herring Angus High Country Bull & Ranch Horse Sale, Herring Ranch Sale Barn, Encampment, 307-327-5396, 307-329-8228, 307-329-7400

April 23 Huge Bird and Animal Auction, Dawson County Fairgrounds, Lexington, Neb., 308-222-0335, 308-457-9313

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

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

POSTCARD from the Past

Use Protection to Prevent Snow Blindness

An article in the Jan. 30, 1903 issue of the Grand Encampment Herald notes:

When the sun shines bright upon the snow in the spring, many victims are tortured with a dose of snow blind, which is certainly one of the features of dwelling in snow land which is not coveted.

Snow blind is treacherous, lasting and victims seldom fully recover. It is well to take every possible precaution against this calamity, and the man who is jeered because he puts on the black veil for the day’s trip is not so much a fool as the man who trusts his precious eyesight to the elements.

Enterprise, in its Dec. 26, 1923 issue reports, many theories are advanced to account for his disappearance, among them the possibility a snowslide may have caught him or he was seized with snow blindness and is groping his way about after losing his footing.

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In the April 6, 1876 issue of the Cheyenne Daily Leader it was touted, here is a preventative of

snow blindness, according to a traveler, which I heard of when in California in 1873.

I was told anyone having to travel upon snow in sunshine, if they blackened the skin around the eyes for about an inch, snow blindness would be prevented.

Any kind of black paint, or a burnt stick, is all they need to avoid what is most painful, and I can speak of it from experience, having suffered while crossing some of the high passes of the Himalayas.

It was stated to me the old trappers in the Sierra Nevada Mountains used this precaution as a protection to their eyes. It was also stated the same means were used by people connected with the Hudson Bay Company, and they first learned of it from the Native Americans.

Blk Bull, 1470# $10150

Paxton, Bobbi - Basin

1 Blk Bull, 2180# $10400

Greet Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Bull, 1690# $10100

Caines Land & Livestock - Hyattville

1 Blk Bull, 1670# $9350

• Upcoming Sales •

April 13 – Feeder Cattle & Bred Cows w/ All Class

Cattle

April 20 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat

April 27 – All Class Cattle

COWS Spear D Ranch Inc. - Basin

4 CharX Cows, avg. 1589# $10300

1 CharX Cow, 1480# $10300

Mendez Brothers - Otto

1 Blk Cow, 1200# $10000

Haun, Bill & Julie - Worland

1 Blk Cow, 1535# $9900

Whitlock, Russ - Cody

1 BWF Cow, 1550# $9800

Starbuck Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Cow, 1570# $9750

Hoggs Black Diamond Cattle - Meeteetse

1 Blk Cow, 1455# $9700

Greet Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Cow, 1515# $9650

Diamond S Ranch LLC - Hyattville

1 Red Cow, 1490# $9600

1 Hrfd Cow, 1675# $9350

Wagers, Joe - Meeteetse

1 BWF Cow, 1415# $9400

Lewton, Lonnie - Ten Sleep

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1268# $9350

Geis, Nick - Worland

1 BWF Cow, 1675# $9200

Schwarz, Ben - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Cow, 1035# $9000

Dooley, Dustin - Worland

1 Blk Cow, 1405# $8900

Yoder, Cole - Meeteetse

1 Blk Cow, 1420# $8850

Hogg, Ronee - Meeteetse

1 Blk Cow, 1370# $8800

Sorenson, Aaron - Riverton

1 Hrfd Cow, 1370# $8600

Cross, Neil - Powell

1 Hrfd Cow, 1275# $8500

Geis, Marcus - Worland

1 BWF Cow, 1395# $8450

Split Rock Land & Cattle - Worland

1 Blk Cow, 1045# $8400

Foote, Sean - Basin

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1 Blk Cow, 1275# $8200

Friday, Sr., Sanford - Arapahoe

1 CharX Cow, 1000# $8100

Butterfield, James - Worland

1 Red Cow, 1010# $8000

HEIFERS

Sorenson, Mikayla - Riverton

1 Blk Hfr, 810# $18800

Herman, Jordan - Hyattville

1 Blk Hfr, 900# $17100

Greet, Daniel - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Hfr, 1130# $14100

HEIFERETTES

Bjornestad Land & Cattle - Manderson

4 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 898# $17700

Lewton, Justin - Ten Sleep

2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1038# $16200

1 Blk Hfrette, 1145# $14000

Diamond Tail Ranch LLC - Greybull

1 Blk Hfrette, 1070# $15100

Rusatt Ranch Inc. - Basin

2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1108# $14800

Hoodoo Land Holdings LLC - Cody

3 CharX Hfrettes, avg. 867# $12600

4 Mxd Hfrettes, avg. 899# $12550 STEER CALVES Thunder, Marvene - Fort Washakie

1 Blk Str Calf, 530# $23100

Other newspapers in Wyoming also reported stories of snow blindness. Following are a few.

A large number of persons whose work compels them to be out of doors most of the time have been suffering from snow blindness during the past week or so. Some of the cases have been so serious the sufferer has been compelled to remain in a dark room for several days, reports the March 19, 1912 issue of The Wheatland World.

The Rawlins Republican notes, Jim True, of the Hagland place, is reported as having a severe case of snow blindness.

In an article concerning the disappearance of a young trapper, the Cody

Grand Encampment Mining District Businessman and Miner Davy Crockett with his dog he had trained to wear sunglasses, identical to his, to prevent both man and beast from going “snow blind” from the bright snow atop the Continental Divide in the Sierra Madre Mountains of southcentral Carbon County – Jack Ledbetter, 1906. Photo courtesy of Grand Encampment Museum. Historical Reproductions by Dick Perue – preserving local history one picture at a time.

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

FOR THE WEEK ENDING

April 7, 2023

FOR THE WEEK ENDING May 24, 2019

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington

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

National Sheep Summary

As of March 31, 2023

Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs 5.00-10.00 higher, others mostly 10.00-40.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly 10.00-15.00 lower. Feeder lambs mostly 4.00-16.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 8,428 head sold in a two day sale. Equity

Cooperative Auction sold 900 feeder lambs in California. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 5,508 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 115-170 lbs 130.00-175.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 100-135 lbs 167.50-260.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 110-145 lbs 150.00-170.00, few 172.50-195.00; 150-161 lbs 161.00-165.00.

Billings: wooled and shorn 100-145 lbs no test.

Equity Coop: no sales.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2

San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 230.00-266.00; 60-70 lbs 230.00254.00; 70-80 lbs 225.00-256.00; 80-90 lbs 214.50-248.00; 90100 lbs 205.00-242.00. wooled and shorn 49 lbs 240.00; 54 lbs 250.00; 68 lbs 232.00;

wooled and shorn 40-50 lbs 295.00-300.00; 50-60 lbs 250.00-280.00; 60-70 lbs 222-265.00, few 280.00; 70-80 lbs

215.00-235.00, few 265.00-270.00; 80-90 lbs 230.00-265.00; 90-100 lbs 180.00-205.00, few 270.00. hair 40 lbs 250.00; 60-70 lbs 195.00-

250.00.

Billings: no test.

Slaughter Ewes

San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 78.00-108.00, hair 80.00-108.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 98.00, hair 91.00-130.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 92.00-102.00, hair 80.00-110.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) hair 780.008493.00; Cull 1 650.00-6279.00.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 69.00-100.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 70.00-87.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 45.00-85.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 55.00-95.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 45.00-75.00, hair 65.0095.00; Cull 1 5.00-45.00.

Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Feeder

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: mixed age hair 95-140 lbs 131.00-155.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: no test.

South Dakota: ewe lambs 117 lbs 141.00/cwt; ewes and lambs 105.00/head.

Billings: no test.

Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 38,000 compared with 37,000 last week and 42,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review

As of March 31, 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

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE

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

Wyoming Hay Summary

As of April 6, 2023

Compared to last most hay sales sold steady except some dairy quality large squares sold 20.00 a ton higher. Demand remains very good as most of the state continues to get snow. Some areas from Casper to Lusk received over 20 inches of snow this week. Many reports from Riverton to Powell areas that farming is roughly a month behind. Usually by now, barley is planted and fields have had fertilizer applied. Not this year! Too much snow still on the ground. But on the flip side it should melt and put some sub moisture in the soil.

Eastern Wyoming

Alfalfa Pellets 15% Suncured 390

Western Wyoming

Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 3 Tie 285-350

Alfalfa Cubes 380

Oat Small Square 200

Teff - Fair Small Square 225

Straw (Barley) Small Square 160

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington

Nebraska Hay Summary

As of April 6, 2023

Compared to last week, all reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was moderate to good. Some farmers are out baling cornstalks, as the extra “trash” needs to come off for better seed to soil placement. These new crop, late baled stalks are trading in the 80.00 to 85.00 range and will be ground into a feedlot ration. Some areas of the state had blizzard conditions this week with other areas continuing to look forward to some type of moisture. Brutal winds across most areas continues to

moisture out of the topsoil. US drought monitor as of Thursday, April 6, 2023 continues to show most of the state in a severe drought with several areas extreme or worse! Hopefully the April showers will come along so the May flowers will bloom.

CLASSIFIEDS

307-234-2700 • 1-800-967-1647 • Fax: 307-472-1781 • E-mail: jodym@wylr.net or denise@wylr.net

Notice

NOTICE: Publication in this newspaper does not guarantee the legitimacy of any offer or solicitation. Take reasonable steps to evaluate an offer before you send money or provide personal/financial information to an advertiser. If you have questions or believe you have been the victim of fraud, contact the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Unit, 109 Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-7776397 TFN

Help Wanted

RANCH HAND: In search of experienced, dependable individual/ couple for year-round position on a well-maintained northwest Nebraska cow/calf and yearling operation. Haying, feeding, fencing, equipment/facility maintenance. Identifying and doctoring of sick cattle and calving are a few of the necessary skills needed. Housing, work pickup and electrical provided. Family friendly work environment. Competitive wages depending on experience. For more information, call 308-430-5179, or e-mail resume to samanthaj. dyer@gmail.com. Mike Dyer, 308-430-5179 4/22

Brands

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, BS, LSH. Dues paid to Jan. 2033. No irons included. REDUCED $3,000 NOW $1,000. Call 307746-8243 4/29

Dogs

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES WITH TOP BREEDING, natural herding ability, sound minds, structure, train ability, livestock sense and great dispositions. Ready mid-April. Call 406-679-5635 4/15

WE HAVE A LITTER OF 8

Help Wanted

BOOKKEEPER/INVOICING

CLERK NEEDED: Computer experience with Quickbooks preferred. Full-time hourly wage and benefits. ALSO, FARM HAND 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

BEEF IMPROVEMENT CEN-

TER OPERATIONS SPECIAL-

Rough Country Outfitters & Guides

Want a Wyoming adventure with full room & board, excellent seasonal income with gratuities? We seek a self-motivated, young-at-heart couple to serve as camp cook/camp tender in our private ranch lodges and/or backcountry camps.

Join us April 15 - May 31 for the spring turkey and/or black bear camps & our fall big game camps Sept. 15 - Nov. 20, 2023 and beyond. Now hiring experienced hunting guides.

Send resumes to

Rough Country Outfitters

Attn: Deb Schell PO Box 973 • Glenrock, WY 82637 307-436-2304

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.

GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK FEEDERS

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

LLC Red Cloud, NE www.gottschcattlecompany.com

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

EARN $60,000/YEAR, PARTTIME in the livestock or farm equipment appraisal business. Agricultural background required. Home study course available. Call 800-488-7570 or visit www. amagappraisers.com 4/8

Help Wanted Services Solar

IST: The Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a Ranch Operations Specialist for the John E. Rouse Beef Improvement Center near Saratoga, WY. Responsibilities include maintaining and operating flood irrigation systems, haying, maintaining/repairing equipment, assisting with beef cattle research and processing activities and compliance with university research and accounting requirements. Reqs. include: B.S. in Animal Sciences or a related field, 2 years experience with cattle in cow/calf or feedlot operations, experience maintaining detailed records and operating under budgetary constraints. Read full job description and apply by April 16: www.jobs.colostate.edu/ postings/123614 CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates 4/8

DRIVER NEEDED FOR LIVESTOCK HAULING: Part-time or full-time. Call 307-921-1544 4/8

FIVE RIVERS CATTLE FEEDING, the world’s largest cattle feeding company with feedyards in Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Idaho and Arizona, invites you to check out our current job openings at www. fiveriverscattle.com/careers

Competitive pay and benefits, paid time off, 401(k) plan and a safety first culture is our mission 4/8

Auctions

Torrington Livestock Markets

Services

GREAT PYRENEES LIVESTOCK GUARD DOGS: Ready to go April 6. They’ve been exposed to various types of livestock. Have sweet and loving personalities. $400/pup. For more information, contact Casey or Cristy Davis, 605431-2067 or 605-206-0495. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 4/22

AKC ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES: DOB Feb. 9, ready to go now. Two liver/white males, 2 black/white males. Will have first shots, dewclaws removed and tails docked. $500. Call 406-2346996 or 307-267-5792 4/8

IDAHO SHAG PUPS FOR

SALE: Out of working parents. Born Jan. 6. Have had shots and been wormed. They are already showing an interest in livestock. Located in Billings, MT. $350/each. 254592-5372 4/22

PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR

SALE: Living with sheep. Lambs are bedding with pups. Working parents. Call 307-7805025 4/8

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 406-207-7674 4/22

Financial Services

MTC LOGISTICS HAS PARTTIME DRIVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR DRIVER CLASS B, A CDL CASPER, WY: Must have clean driving record, no felony record and able to pass extensive background check. Class B license also required. Driver loads mail at the Casper Post Office and delivers to Powder River and Shoshoni. Ford Transit provided. Every Friday and Saturday and available Monday-Saturday to cover time off for other employees (advance notice given), $21/ hour, approximately 13 hours per week for Friday and Saturday. OTHER POSITION

ALSO REQUIRES CLASS B LICENSE to cover time off in Casper, WY. Driver loads mail at the Casper Post Office and delivers to Mills, Evansville and downtown Casper. This position also covers time off for other employees (advance notice given). Pay $28.89/ hour, includes every holiday (including Thanksgiving and Christmas). Holidays would involve approximately two hours total work. Transportation provided, straight truck. E-mail resumes to dingoboy6342@ yahoo.com or call Matt, 801641-4109 4/8

EXPERIENCED CATTLE BARN

307-532-3333

www.torringtonlivestock.com

HUGE BIRD AND ANIMAL

AUCTION SUN., APRIL 23: Selling horses, ponies, goats, llamas, alpacas and birds of all types. Sale starts 9 a.m. Dawson County Fairgrounds, Lexington, NE. To consign or for more information, call 308-2220335 or 308-457-9313 4/8

Brands

WYOMING BRAND REG-

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, 303-773-3545, or check out our website www. agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! 4/22

Going, Going, Gone

Services Services

ISTERED BY GOELET

GALLATIN IN 1912: LRC, BS, LSH. Irons available, seller will pay transfer fees. Renewed until 2033, $2,500. Call 307-272-4215 4/8

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC, LSH. Current through Jan. 1, 2031.

$2,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 4/22

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $2,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 4/8

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC, LSH. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $2,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 4/8

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Paid through January 2033, RSC, RSH, $2,000. Call 307851-4099 4/22

FOR SALE: HISTORICAL WYOMING LIVESTOCK BRAND, LSC, LBH, $1,500. Contact Charles or Nancy Herbst, 307-856-3013 or 307-840-2683 4/8

FOR SALE: HISTORICAL WYOMING LIVESTOCK BRAND, LRC, BS, LTH, $2,500. Contact Charles or Nancy Herbst, 307-856-3013 or 307-840-2683 4/8

Dogs

AUSTRALIAN/ENGLISH

SHEPHERD CROSS PUPPIES:

Born Jan. 2. Vet checked, first shots, dewormed and dewclaws removed. From working parents. Call 719-469-3190. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 4/8

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

Cattle

GOT

We have LOTS of hunters and we pay top $$ to ranchers. DCPC Varmint Hunts Est. 1992

Call Dick • 406-366-3858

Angus

REGISTERED YEARLING

BLACK ANGUS PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALE, STARTS SAT., APRIL 29 1-4 p.m., preview bulls 11 a.m., lunch at noon, 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 4/22

REGISTERED ANGUS AND HEREFORD TWO-YEAR OLD, fall yearling and spring yearling bulls for sale by private treaty, www.malsonangus.com. Call Josh, 208-739-0725 for more information 4/22

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 4/8

Angus

Angus

Clay Creek Angus

Jim & Lori French 3334 Rd 14 Greybull, WY 82426 307-762-3541 • www.claycreek.net

PRIVATE TREATY

120 Yearling Bulls • 80 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls 120 Replacement Heifers by Popular Sires:

S A V Bismarck, Rito 707, S A V Resource, Connealy Spur, Connealy Countdown and Coleman Charlo

BULLS FOR SALE: Had a complete cow dispersal. Need to sell 7 Angus and 2 Hereford bulls. Two- and 3-year-olds (Marcy Cattle, M Diamond Lisco and Ochsner Roth genetics). Semen and trich tested. Call 308-765-0300 4/8

Red Angus

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 4/22

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, 307431-1013 4/15

RED ANGUS HIGH-ELEVA-

TION 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, 435828-1320, barlazytlranch@ gmail.com 5/27

SimAngus

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 4/8

Gelbvieh

NINE BAR NINE GELBVIEH

Yearling Gelbvieh Bulls Available:

1 Red Bull • 4 Black Bulls (Videos Available in Mid-March)

307-351-6453 ninebar9@hotmail.com

Limousin

2-Year-Old Registered Limousin Bulls

Meat Processing

BEARMOUNTAIN BEEF INC, IN HAWK SPRINGS, WY NOW EXCEPTING USDA APPOINTMENTS FOR BOTH SHEEP AND GOATS IN ADDITION TO BEEF!! USDA and custom exempt processing slots available. All product is vacuum sealed for extended freezer life and quality appearance. Give us a call to book your slot at 307-338-2751 or check out our website www. bearmountainbeef.com 4/8

Pasture Wanted

For sale sheepherders wagon. Queen sized bed, plenty of storage. Wheelwright services available. Also sheep wagon bows for sale. Call for price, 785-734-2663.

ISO YEAR-ROUND OR SUMMER GRAZING 2023

for 200-600 pairs. Full or self-care. In or around northern WY. Can provide financial and grazing references. Please contact Rick: 402-760-1274

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

SUMMER PASTURE NEEDED for yearling cattle or cow/calf pairs, any amount. Call 307-9211544 4/8

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

Horses

Warner Ranch Seed

Serving Fremont County, Wyoming and the surrounding areas.

HarvXtra® alfalfa with Roundup Ready® technology, Roundup Ready® alfalfa and conventional varieties available!

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Sheep

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NEW HERDER CAMP OR A PERSONAL RANGE CAMP FOR YOUR FAMILY? Contact us at Western Range Camps and see what we can build for you. We specialize in quality, handcrafted camps built to your specifications. Contact us today to design the camp just right for you. Western Range Camps, 435-462-5300, heidi@wrcamps.com, 1145 S. Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 4/8

Sugarbeet Shares

WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE BEET SHARES, Lovell District, permanent or temporary transfers. Call 307-272-4384 for more information 4/22

Buffalo Brand Seed for annual forages, cover crops, pasture grasses, small grains and custom mixes.

Call Today!

Bryan Warner • 307-850-7668 (cell)

Equipment

Equipment

Joe Freund 303/341-9311

Joey Freund 303/475-6062

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

Herefords Herefords

BULLS

FRANKLIN NASH & FAMLY Wellington, Colorado Franklin (970) 556-4791 www.NashFamilyHerefords.com

Hay & Feed

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, 307-421-1592 4/8

Gelbvieh

ROCK SOLID GELBVIEH: BULLS AND HEIFERS for sale PRIVATE TREATY. Using top of the line AI sires for calving ease and growth. Carlos & Trina Christensen, 208-680-2001, Blackfoot, ID. www.rocksolidgelbvieh.wixsite.com/home To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 4/15

Buck Brannaman Horsemanship Clinic

May 12 - 14, 2023

Seven Down Arenas Spearfish, S.D.

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

HORSES: BUY, SELL, TRADE. Will pick up. Call Dennis Black, 307-690-0916 4/8

IRONHORSE FOUNDATION

TRAINING ESTABLISHES A FOUNDATION OF RESPECT WITH HORSES FROM THE GROUND UP, helps horses with belligerent, reactive behavior and increases a horse’s performance under saddle. Horse trainer, farrier and clinician, Megan McKnight has 21 years of developed feel, timing and experience. Located in Laramie, WY. Call 307-338-8583. www.ironhorsefoundationtraining.com 4/22

WANTED: DRAFT MULES, either a team or single mule, draft size. Needed for summer work, making hay, etc. Powell, WY. Call 307-254-9747 4/8

Family & Nurse Cows

BROWN SWISS BRED HEIFERS 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 4/22

Saddles & Tack

CINCH UP SPRING with new, quality MOHAIR CINCHES, WOOL SADDLE pads and BLANKETS!! Over 300 BITS in stock! GREAT selection of QUALITY GLOVES ride, work, rope or play!! 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 4/8

Leatherwork

LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Contact Lester, 307631-1053, leave a message. Located in Riverton, WY 4/8

GRASS HAY FOR SALE: 3x4 bales, 1,200 lbs., $250/ton. ALSO, 200 bales of certified weed-free hay. Lyman, WY. Call Kelly, 307-780-7027 4/8

2022 LARGE ROUND

BALES: Net wrapped, 1,5501,650 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 605280-3879 (cell), if no answer leave message 4/22

WE HAVE HAY FOR SALE!! Grass hay and cornstalks. Delivery available!! Call 307-6303046 4/15

SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA and CERTIFIED OAT STRAW for sale. For more information, call 307-754-5864 4/15

HAY FOR SALE: 2022 grass mix, millet and milo. ALSO, 2022 straw and older hay for grinding. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying 4/15

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 4/8

BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, round bales. OATS, WHEAT AND BARLEY, $20/100 cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-202-0108, leave message 4/8

VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Hay still available. Go to www.valleyvideohay. com or call Barry McRea, 308235-5386 4/8

Seed

GRASS SEED FOR SALE: Manifest wheat grass, Manska wheat grass, Cache Meadow Brome, good germination, $3.90/lb. Call Big Horn Seed Company, 307-202-0704 or 307-645-3322 TFN

307-532-1840 • CHUGWATER, WY

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: White 30’ disk; John Deere 1890 30’ airdrill (disk, 7.5” sp.); Morris 53’ airdrill; 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

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; 2275 16’ Hesston pull type swather, $14,500. All machinery has been shedded. Call Ivan Policky, 307-629-0974 4/29

Livestock Equipment

WANT TO BUY!! MORRIS

M-10 GRAIN DRILLS, 10’ 6” spacings, 20-30’ of drill, 2 or 3 units, more units would also be acceptable. Call Lloyd, 701-226-4055 4/8

2000 CASE 9007B EXCAVATOR: 4,500 hours, weighs 16,000 lbs., with thumb. Call for pictures and details, $19,000. 970-620-1901 4/22

FOR SALE: Skid loader 6’ snow pusher. 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. Lorenz 16’x33’ 18 ton stack mover. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 4/15

SELL YOUR EQUIMENT HERE FOR JUST $25/week

Livestock Equipment

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Irrigation

Killebrew Irrigation

Your one stop shop for all irrigation needs

Lander, WY • (307) 332-3044

• Reinke center pivot sales and field design

• Parts for most major irrigation systems

• Underground and Surface PVC pipe and fittings

Heating Equipment

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

Fencing

LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING

AGRI-BUSINESSES 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

Irrigation Systems

The choice is simple.

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

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 970-3244580 8/26

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is seeking public comment for a land exchange proposal involving parcels in northeast Albany County and southwest Carbon County. Federal lands involved are currently managed by the Douglas and Brush Creek/ Hayden Ranger Districts of the Medicine Bow National Forest.

Site-specific public comments are being requested to determine

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Big Horn Truck and Equipment

Manderson, WY

rairdenjlw@tritel.net

VALLEY 6000 PIVOT: Six spans measuring 180 ft., one span 160 ft., 22 ft. overhang with Nelson end gun. ALSO, Nelson drop nozzles. New Valley Icon 5 panel, 11r24.5 tires. $25,000 delivered. Call 307-366-2372 4/8

WANTED TO BUY: Used, gated pipe, preferably 6” or 8”, either aluminum or PVC, in decent shape. Murray Ranch, Robertson, WY. Call 307782-6177, 307-780-6519 or 307-780-6862 4/8

Irrigation

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. Selling 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. As is, pipe stacked, ready to go $135/ each pipe. Call 406-600-4146, Bozeman, MT 4/22

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Property for Sale

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. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 4/22

ALDER CREEK PASTURE, 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. The property is in good condition and has good perimeter fencing. The prior owner developed a well for stock water making a reliable source for good stock water. The range is gently sloping, south facing slope for the most part. Variety of native grass makes it desirable for cows/calves or yearlings. If you are looking for early spring, summer or fall pasture, this is ideal. This the first time being offered at approximately $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 4/22

Hunting & Fishing

ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! APRIL 10 PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER AND LATE SEASON FUR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS : APRIL 10: Albin, Main St. (schedule drive thru, call Greg); LaGrange 7:15-7:40 a.m., Bear Mtn. Stage Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Hawk Springs 7:50-8:10 a.m., Longbranch Saloon (drive thru, call Greg); Yoder 8:25-8:35 a.m., Post Office/Community Building (drive thru, call Greg); Lingle 8:50-9:15 a.m., Ty’s Pit Stop; Torrington 9:30-10 a.m., Gary’s Gunshop. For more information, call Greg, 308750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net 4/8

Hunting & Fishing

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 LO-

CATIONS: 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 5:10-5:40 p.m., Ham’s Fork Station; Cokeville 6:30-6:50 p.m., Flying J Truck (drive thru, call); Montpelier, ID 7:30-8 p.m., Gunderson’s Ace Hardware. MAY

7: Afton 6:30-7 a.m., Gardner’s Country Village; Thayne 7:107:20 a.m., Farmer’s Feed (drive thru, call); Etna 7:20-7:30 a.m., Etna Trading Post (drive thru, call); Alpine 7:50-8:20 a.m. Tack & Treasure Gun Shop; Hoback

Jct. 8:50-9:10 a.m., Hoback Market/Exxon; Bondurant 9:30-9:45

a.m., Elk Horn Bar (drive thru, call); Daniel 10:10-10:30 a.m., The Den; Pinedale 10:50-11:10

a.m., Gannett Sports; Big Piney

12-12:15 p.m., Public RR/Visitor Info. lot; La Barge 12:45-1 p.m., All American Fuel (drive thru, call); Green River 2:30-2:45 p.m., Hitching Post (drive thru, call); Rock Springs 3:20-3:50 p.m., WY

Wool Warehouse; Wamsutter

Cattle

STAIRCASE CHAROLAIS

AND RED ANGUS PRIVATE TREATY BULLS FOR SALE STARTING APRIL 15: 40 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

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

U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking public comments

the scope of the environmental analysis and to identify potential issues to be considered by the Forest Service.

The Britania proposal would exchange six parcels totaling approximately 1,297 acres of reserved public domain status National Forest System (NFS) lands located in Albany County for three parcels of private land totaling approximately 804 acres in northeast Albany County and south-

west Carbon County.

Parcels in the land exchange must be of equal appraised value monetarily and not necessarily an equal number of federal acres versus non-federal acres exchanged.

Per a Forest Service feasibility analysis completed in fall 2022 and as a first level screen, it appears the proposed land exchange is feasible and complies with applicable Land and Resource Management Plan standards

and guidelines, provides public benefits, did not identify major title encumbrances on non-federal lands and identified potential support and opposition in compliance with Forest Service Handbook requirements.

There are multiple public benefits anticipated from the proposed exchange, including but not limited to an increase in public access, consolidate ownership and improvement of Forest Service

management by eliminating a total of 64 existing property corners and approximately 18.2 miles of landlines.

To ensure consideration in the preparation of the environmental document, comments must be received by May 8 and must include information relating to name, address, telephone number and organization represented, name of the project for the comment being submitted (Britania) and specific issues and

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; Douglas 8:308:50 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 9:50-10 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru); Lost Springs 10:20-10:40 a.m., truck pull off 1 mile east (drive thru, call); Manville 11:15-11:30 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Lusk 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Decker’s Grocery; Hartville 1:15-1:30 p.m., Miner’s & Stockman’s Restaurant (drive thru); Guernsey 2-2:30 p.m., Crazy Tony’s; Wheatland 3-3:30 p.m., Wheatland Travel Center; Chugwater 4-4:15 p.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Cheyenne 5-5:30 p.m., Tractor Supply; Archer 5:50-6 p.m., Home on the Ranch Processing (drive thru, call); Carpenter 6:20-6:30 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

supporting reasons which should be considered.

Electronic Comments may be submitted via e-mail to commentsrm-mbr-douglas-thunderbasin@usda.gov.

Written comments should be submitted to Forest Supervisor Russell Bacon, c/o Douglas Ranger District Rob Robertson, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, 2250 E. Richards St., Douglas, WY 82633.

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long time, and it has been devastating for wildlife across the state, especially those in the southwest region.”

Nesvik noted WGFD has had an eye on the statewide situation since January, with a more recent focus on big game animals across winter range from as far north as Jackson and as far east as Baggs, where winter weather conditions have persisted longer than usual and have been the most damaging.

In fact, he further noted the 30 year average of the number of days below zero in Pinedale is 39, with this year reporting a whopping 62. On top of frigid temperatures, Nesvik explained wildlife have had to battle heavy snow loads, limited forage availability and disease.

“Around Feb. 15, WGFD personnel started seeing some dead antelope, which seemed fairly healthy. But, we discovered there is a Micoplasma bovis pneumonia outbreak in Sublette County, and hundreds of pronghorn are dying,” he explained. “We have now observed and positively tested animals from Pinedale down to Rock Springs, and certainly, like we see with other spe-

In June of 2019, Former Wyoming Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Rex Rammell was stopped by Sublette County Deputy Sheriff Ty Huffman while transporting four horses and a colt and issued four citations for not having proper brand inspection permits.

Following the incident, Rammell was found guilty in Sublette County Circuit Court and sentenced to fines of over $1,200. He later appealed his conviction, but ultimately lost the case.

In the most recent update, Rammell filed a lawsuit against Huffman and Sublette County Sheriff K.C. Lehr in Federal District Court on March 28, requesting more than $12 million in damages for what he believes was a civil rights violation.

Section 1983 lawsuit

According to an article in the Casper Star Tribune, written by Sofia Saric and published on March 29, Rammell’s case is considered a Section 1983 lawsuit –a legal claim allowing a person to sue an individual, state or local official who has violated their civil rights under the constitution.

Rammell believes this type of lawsuit has a way of “working around the qualified immunity law enforcement is typically granted.”

He also argues the Wyoming statute allowing law enforcement to check for proper brand inspection is unconstitutional in that it is

cies, pneumonia is exacerbated when there are difficult winter conditions.”

Currently, Nesvik shared, WGFD has documented a 50 percent adult mortality rate for female pronghorn, a 30 percent adult mortality rate for female mule deer and a 90 percent plus mortality rate for all fawns.

“We have had elk show up in places they typically don’t, and we have even seen a little bit of elk mortality which is unusual since they are such a resilient animal,” he said.

Factors affecting survivability

After Nesvik, Monteith took to the stage to discuss research conducted on factors affecting ungulate survivability through winter months.

He noted work began in 2013 and focused on documenting how tough winters influence animals, what it takes for them to survive and the repercussions after winter is over.

“The Wyoming Range mule deer herd has two wintering segments –one in the Big Piney-La Barge area and the other in the Kemmerer-Cokeville area,” he explained.

“These animals migrate to the Salt River and Wyo-

ming Range in some of the most spectacular migrations we are aware of, and it is perhaps the largest mule deer population in the world.”

“With our project, we work to follow individual animals for as long as we can, and recently we have been able to follow them from birth all the way to adulthood,” he continued. “The power of this is we can follow animals that persist through hard winters, like we are experiencing right now, and see what it takes for them to make it out on the other side.”

First, Monteith noted animals exhibiting greater freedom of movement during winter months have a higher probability of survival, but heavy snow loads characterizing hard winters makes this difficult.

The second factor influencing ungulate survivability, according to Monteith, is the quality of browse on winter range.

“Sagebrush makes up over 80 percent of these animals’ diet, so the better the quality and the more leader growth the sagebrush has will lead to a greater probability of survival of animals on winter range,” he said.

Additionally, Monteith explained animal age

also has a lot to do with survivability.

Older animals, especially those over 10 years of age have a very low probability of surviving tough winters. Monteith noted survivors are usually those in the prime age of their life.

Lastly, he shared the primary driver affecting survivability is the amount of fat reserves animals have built up before entering winter months. Ideally, they should have at least 12 percent body fat as they move into the winter.

“These are the fat reserves they bring from summer range, and if they don’t have enough, we are likely to lose them through the winter,” he said. “There are some things that dramatically influence their ability to gain fat on summer range, however, including habitat quality, moisture and the number of animals competing for food.”

Emergency feeding operations

In addition to higher mortality rates brought on by tough winter conditions, Gordon, Nesvik and Monteith also mentioned there is an increased risk for intermingling between wildlife and livestock.

In an effort to mitigate the instance of brucellosis transmission, which

remains a top priority for the state, WGFD has initiated emergency feeding operations for elk at several locations across the state, including six in Star Valley, which Nesvik notes is the most he has ever seen in the area.

Although these operations are helpful in reducing the risk of cattle and elk disease transmission, the three speakers explained emergency feeding hasn’t been initiated for deer and pronghorn.

“We have looked at the results and outcomes of feeding efforts in other states, and at the end of the day, they just don’t have enough of an effect on the population level to make any difference,” Nesvik stated.

“Feeding is a tough situation, and although it seems like the intuitive thing to do since we just talked about the importance of fat cover, it is actually quite complicated and doesn’t necessarily solve the problem,” Monteith chimed in.

In fact, he noted the digestive system of deer and pronghorn are full of microorganisms to help with digestion, and as winter progresses, especially in current conditions, the microflora adapts to the course diet they feed on.

“Feeding may make us

feel good, but it is insidious because we are going to lose a lot of animals at the same time given the digestive upset and acidosis that are consequences of it,” he added.

Although animals can be slowly introduced to hay or fed forage specifically designed to avoid this issue, Nesvik and Monteith reiterated the lack of benefit feeding operations would provide.

Additionally, Monteith cited documentation from the winter of 201617, which shows adenovirus as the leading cause of mortality in fawns. He explained this virus is transmitted through animal-to-animal contact, and contact through increased concentration densities associated with feeding sites is another concern with feeding operations.

After Gordon, Nesvik and Monteith provided these updates, they turned the microphone over to meeting attendees. Tune in to next week’s edition of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup to read about comments and solutions proposed by the public during the meeting.

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

unlawful to stop someone transporting animals without basis.

Compensation for damages

Rammell explains the $12 million he is seeking through the lawsuit is for court costs, lost opportunities, negative impacts to his reputation and severe emotional distress caused by the incident.

“The case consumed over three years of the plaintiff’s life,” reads the complaint. “The plaintiff is a veterinarian and purchased a building to open up a clinic in Pinedale. The notoriety of the case damaged Rammell’s reputation and business.”

An April 3 article in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, written by Jasmine Hall, explains Rammell discontinued his veterinary services in December of 2020, after struggling to sustain adequate business. He put the building up for sale, which is still yet to be sold.

In the article, Rammell claims the incident also damaged his reputation, resulting in a loss during the race for the state Senate seat in District 14 and another loss when he ran for governor in 2022.

“Rammell’s reputation has been damaged, causing him a significant amount of emotional distress,” reads the complaint. “His economic opportunity in Sublette County as a veterinarian has been completely removed. Investment and

time lost due to the damage this case has done to him is substantial.”

Therefore, Rammell notes he ultimately hopes to be compensated for the economic damages, loss of reputation and emotional stress he has suffered due to the negative publicity surrounding “his fight against the violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.”

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

Rammell files lawsuit for damages caused by search and seizure incident

by Lee Pitts

Nature Stinks

One of my commandments is to never write about politics and/or religion. To which, I would add a third subject. Speaking from experience, it’s generally journalistic suicide to write about manure.

I know this because I once wrote a story called “The Many Sides of Manure.” The blowback from readers was almost as bad as the time I pulled an old loaded manure spreader with a cab-free tractor with a gale force wind blowing directly behind me.

We’re all uncomfortable

talking about this byproduct of digestion, so much so we’ve worn out a thousand dictionaries coming up with words that sound more hygienic. Feedlot scrapers and lagoon builders are sanitary engineers, and manure composting companies are called Environmental Services; Organic, Inc. or The Green Corporation.

One would never know by their names their gross profit really was, well, gross.

I’ve always taken great pride in the fact I’m a hard guy to gross out. Back in

April Snow Showers

It’s April 4, and for what seems like an eternity, we’ve been buried in the snow. Our red and black cows are calving, and we’ve got around seven heifers left to go.

Being pregnant and having a job aside from the ranch means I’ve been lucky enough to be inside most of the time, but that’s not the case for my husband Lane. I’m surprised he’s not suffering from frostbite

at this point.

From pulling backward calves in arctic temperatures, shoveling snow that feels like concrete and driving up to our big barn at 2 a.m. to check on the old cows, he’s had his frozen hands full.

Lane isn’t unique in this situation – every other rancher in our neck of the woods and across the country has been doing this as

college, I wasn’t even fazed back when we had to dissect cow pies to determine the effectiveness of dung beetles – talk about a creature that’s hard to offend.

I once judged an FFA public speaking contest where an ill-advised FFA member chose manure as her topic. It was a good speech, but my fellow judges, a home economics teacher and a banker, turned white during the talk which left no cow pie unturned.

I’m told many students have done their doctoral dissertations on the subject of manure management, which I’d think would be hard to brag about in a job interview.

The former opera singer Mike Rowe starred in a reality TV show called “Dirty Jobs,” in which he tried to make unattractive jobs look sexy. Mike looked great scooping pig poop,

well. I feel for them, it’s no fun at all. Even I, the one sitting inside and working on my laptop all day, am just counting down the days until I can go on a sunshinefilled walk outside.

I won’t lie – it’s not fun, and for a day or two, I wallowed in self-pity, longing to see a sprig of grass.

I turned to social media to distract me from my borderline seasonal depression and saw a post from a great friend of mine who has more snow than we do.

The post contained a handful of snowy photos, and the caption read something to the effect of “all I see is green grass and full creeks.”

Green grass and full creeks are something we’re always thankful for in south-

but most of us are not so photogenic.

So, we hold our collective nose and clean water troughs, drain lagoons, load manure, drive tallow trucks, gut animals in packinghouses and run the hot line behind a row of show cattle at the county fair.

And, who amongst us, while working ringside or chute side, hasn’t had their mouth open at the wrong time when a cow on washy feed swished her mop-like tail?

Just for the fun of it, if a person really wants to make a city slicker turn green, they should go into detail about how we get up close and personal with the reproductive tract of farm animals. Just the thought of sticking one’s arm into the rear end of a cow is enough to make any urbanite have nightmares.

The only thing worse

central Montana.

Growing up in northeast Texas, I thought I knew what a “drought” meant, and make no mistake, us Swamp-Texans have seen drought years, but wow –Big Timber, Mont. can be DRY! Drier than I’ve ever seen.

This difference was a huge shock to me, and when I learned we needed an abundance of snow in the winter to pack the mountains to trickle down in the summer to irrigate hay, I was blown away.

Readers need to realize I grew up in a place where we measure cows per acre, not acres per cow.

Although calving in two feet of snow is not ideal, I couldn’t help but agree with my buddy when I thought

than describing the process of preg checking or artificial insemination is to inform them how a bull’s semen is collected – I won’t go into detail here for obvious reasons.

There really is a big double standard going on about what grosses out city folks. While they faint at the thought of sticking one’s arm into the fistulated stomach of a steer, they turn around and pick up their pooch’s poop with a plastic bag.

They can’t give me any of this phony nasal sensitivity nonsense, when they hold their nose every time they pass a feedlot but don’t clean their multi-user litter box in the kitchen for a month.

And, there’s not a wet feedlot or chicken coop in America that smells worse, or is more gross, than a bus stop bathroom, a bro-

of the full, flowing creeks awaiting us this summer, the green grass which will fatten up our steers and the amount of hay we’ll be putting up for next winter. This change in outlook painted a smile on my face.

“Now this is having some positive perspective,” I said when I showed Lane the post, which gave me the attitude adjustment I needed.

Then, I realized it could be applied to anything and everything.

Cost of living rising? The cattle market might be on the up and up.

There’s a change of command in the White House? It means we may get some new and beneficial laws passed in the next farm bill.

ken septic tank, an unkempt parakeet’s cage or a jar of stink bait.

The fact is, nature stinks. And it’s not just animals. A bale of moldy alfalfa smells far worse than a feedlot after two inches of rain, and the most my olfactory senses have ever been assaulted was when I drove through a town, which shall go nameless, that turned tomatoes into tomato paste.

I swear, it was almost enough to make me give up pizza.

This is not to suggest we don’t do some things in animal agriculture that come close to grossing even me out.

Please don’t remind me of the time in high school when I had to castrate a lamb with my pearly whites. I almost had to go into therapy as a result, and I’m still haunted by the memory. Now that was gross!

Anti-ag activists protesting agricultural businesses? Use it as an opportunity to speak out for ag and gain some support and attention from new, pro-ag customers.

I’m sure some readers see the above scenarios and think, “Yeah, but…” or “This is all well and good, but…”

And, to this I say: Bad things are going to happen, life will not always go the way we want it to, this is just how it goes. People can chose to be negative and feel sorry for themselves or they can chose to be positive and look on the bright side.

In my experience, I’ve found I’m much happier when I keep on the sunny –or in this case, snowy – side of life.

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