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Senators introduce CRA to overturn H-2A visa rule

U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) joined Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ted Budd (R-NC), among many others across the country, in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) reso-

Quick Bits

U.S. Drought

For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 25.55% of the area in moderate drought or worse as of April 25, compared with 25.84% a week earlier. Drought now affects 48,883,507 people, compared with 50,142,152 a week earlier. To find populations affected by drought for specific states or time periods, visit droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ dmdata/datatables.aspx

PAPO Meeting

The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) Board of Directors will meet in-person on May 31. The board will review and make decisions concerning the budget and projects scheduled for 2023. The meeting will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Lovatt Room at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. The meeting is open to the public. To join the meeting, call 888-657-2934 and use the passcode 5294405. For more information, contact Tracy Hoover at thoover@ blm.gov or 307-367-5342.

USDA Loans

On May 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced nearly $130 million in additional, automatic financial assistance has been obligated for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk. To date, over $1 billion in immediate assistance is providing relief to more than 20,000 distressed borrowers under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Meeting Set

The first meeting of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission will be held on May 8 beginning at 1 p.m. in Room W110 of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne. Remote access to the meeting will also be available via Zoom. The Wyoming Stable Token Commission was established with passage of Senate Enrolled Act 85, Wyoming Stable Token Act, which authorizes the Wyoming Stable Token Commission to issue Wyoming stable tokens.

lution to overturn a Department of Labor (DOL) rule regarding the H-2A Visa Program and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR).

In an April 28 press release, Barrasso and Lummis note they believe the

DOL’s rule unnecessarily overhauls the H-2A program and AEWR, which will dramatically increase costs and create unnecessary paperwork for farmers and ranchers across Wyoming.

“At a time when Americans are struggling to put food on the table, President Biden is adding another burdensome regulation to make matters worse,” says Barrasso.

Setting Calves up for Success

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UW CALSNR hosts inaugural High Altitude Bull Test and Sale

The University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR) recently wrapped up their inaugural High Altitude Bull Test with a sale and educational field day on April 1.

BQA specialist reminds producers of best management practices for branding and processing calves

For producers with earlier spring-calving herds, the busiest time of year is now behind them, and they are moving on to the next big job – branding and processing their calves.

Although many cattlemen have likely participated in numerous brandings and processing days, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension Educator and Director of the Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program Jesse Fulton offers a few best management practice reminders for producers to consider in an effort to set their calves up for success.

Summer sales of E15 approved

On April 29, President Joe Biden announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency fuel waiver to temporarily allow summer sales of E15 gasoline – a 15 percent ethanol blend – which will increase fuel supply and provide Americans with more choices at the gas pump.

Biden made this announcement at an ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, about 50 miles west of Des Moines, Iowa –the country’s leader in corn production, and therefore, vital to biofuel.

According to EPA’s April 29 press release, the waiver is a critical step in the Biden administration’s promise to take action to protect Americans from supply crises by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, building U.S. energy independence, supporting the nation’s agriculture and manufacturing industries and accelerating the transition to clean energy.

Extending the RVP waiver

EPA notes E15 cannot currently be sold from terminals as of May 1 and at retail stations as of June 1.

However, by extending the one-psi Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver, which currently applies to E10-E15 gasoline, E15 sales will be available through the summer driving season in certain areas.

According to EPA, this action only extends the waiver to E15 in parts of the country where it already exists for E10, since E15 can already be sold year-round in parts of the country with a reformulated gasoline (RFG) program.

States with an RFG program include California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland,

VCPR and pre-examination

To begin, Fulton reminds producers it is important to establish a veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR), so their local vet can get to know them, their cattle and their operation.

“It is important for producers to have a VCPR so their vet can understand their herd and what they are doing on their operation, as well as the present health and disease challenges they might be facing,” he says during an April 20 UNL BeefWatch podcast, in which

Please see CALVES on page 8

Developed by Laramie Research and Extension Center (LREC) Director Dr. Scott Lake, UW Extension Beef Specialist Dr. Shelby Rosasco, LREC Beef Unit Manager Ben Hollinger and Assistant Professor Dr. Hannah Cunningham-Hollinger, the test was created to evaluate potential sires on their ability to serve producers at high altitudes, engage stakeholders in research and education related to brisket disease and to increase experience in applied production agriculture to undergraduate and graduate students at UW.

“Our group felt this year’s test and field day were a success,” shared Rosasco. “We collected valuable data on bulls in the test for the consignors, engaged with producers and

Experts offer reminders for successful AI

With this year’s calves on the ground, many producers are already gearing up for next year’s calving season, which may include an estrous synchronization and artificial insemination (AI) program.

In an effort to help cattle operations achieve high pregnancy rates and a successful breeding season, the Beef Reproduction Task Force (BRTF) has made several helpful tools available to those currently gearing up to AI.

In the first webinar of their 2023 spring series, dated April 24, BRTF hosts Dr. Nicky Oosthuizen, a sales manager and reproductive specialist for ABS and Dr. Kristina Porter, a large animal vet of

Huron, S.D. and sales rep for ABS.

On the March 30 episode of Kansas State University’s (KSU) Agriculture Today podcast, Host Samantha Bennett sits down with KSU Beef Reproductive Specialist and BRTF Member Dr. Sandy Johnson.

In both of these discussions, the BRTF reps offer ways producers can increase the success of AI on their operations before, during and after breeding.

Before breeding

The three specialists agree the first step to successful AI comes before anything is actually bred.

Please see AI on page 15

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WYLR photo

Cat Urbigkit questions who possesses traditional ecological knowledge Page 2

Lynn Harlan dives into the history of the Barnum Road Page 5

Cattle market update provided by CAB’s Paul Dykstra Page 9

A 1913 ice jam sweeps through Postcard from the Past Page 10

Every quarter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes their latest Livestock and Poultry World Markets and Trade Report, issued by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, which provides updates and forecasts of beef, pork and chicken production, consumption, exports and imports for major countries in each market.

For 99 percent of the world, the report means nothing, but for the one percent who are interested in meat markets, it means a lot. They understand meat markets are changing yearly due to drought and other factors, and there is a need to stay ahead of trends to make good decisions on meat investments.

The largest part of the World Markets and Trade Report is, as one might guess, beef. Beef is a huge commodity across the world when it comes to producing and/or buying it. There are a large number of people, both in government and in business, who report daily on beef statistics. It is a full-time job.

The largest producers of beef in the world are the U.S. at number one, both in quantity and quality; Brazil at number two; China at number three and the European Union at number four.

India is number five – but remember their beef is actually water buffalo – followed by Argentina at number six, Mexico at number seven, Australia at number eight and Canada at number nine.

During the first quarter of 2023, the report forecasts beef production worldwide to remain unchanged.

U.S. production will fall, while production in Australia, Brazil, China and India will rise nearly one percent due to droughts expiring and greater feed availability. Improved pastures in Australia will support heavier carcass weights, boosting production by 10 percent.

Brazil’s production is forecast to increase two percent as packers slaughter more cattle amid lower calf prices and a firmer domestic market. China’s production is forecast to move up three percent as the lifting of COVID-19-related restrictions increases food service demand.

Lastly, India’s production is up two percent on export demand and marginally higher domestic consumption.

Global exports are forecast fractionally higher in 2023 as lower U.S. exports fully offset growth from Brazil, Australia and India. Outside of the U.S., global exports are anticipated to increase two percent.

U.S. production is forecast down five percent, and our exports down 11 percent.

Entering 2023, the U.S. cattle herd contracted by roughly three percent compared to 2022. As 2023 progresses, a smaller feeder cattle supply relative to last year will reduce feedlot placements, and assuming favorable forage conditions, producers are expected to retain more heifers for breeding given strengthening calf prices.

Thus, cattle slaughter and beef production are expected to be lower in 2023. Lower production is expected to result in tight exportable supplies.

Concurrently, increased Australian production further dampens the outlook for U.S. exports as lower Australian prices reduce demand for U.S. beef, particularly in East Asia.

For ranchers raising beef, feeders feeding beef, meatpackers processing beef or consumers buying beef for dinner, the facts above are the reasons we are paying the prices we do for cattle or beef.

GUEST OPINIONS

Who Has Traditional Ecological Knowledge?

Within the last few decades, papers in scientific journals began earnestly considering the terminology and scope of “traditional ecological knowledge” (TEK).

As Italian scientist Fulvio Mazzocchi explained, TEK is a “cumulative body of knowledge, practices and representations describing the relationships of living beings with one another and with their physical environment, which evolved by adaptive processes and has been handed down through generations by cultural transmission.”

I loved this broad vision of TEK and its possibilities for contributions to management of natural resources, as well as Mazzocchi’s acknowledgment that “cultures from all over the world have developed different views of nature throughout human history” and this knowledge “embodies a wealth of wisdom and experience of nature gained over millennia from direct observations and transmitted –most often orally – over generations.”

This broad definition of TEK is inclusive and

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acknowledges the value of local, traditional and indigenous knowledge instead of exclusively on information gained from the use of Western science.

For an example of how this works, we can look to a project by scientists in southern Spain who used two types of knowledge to estimate the abundance of a land turtle.

Following the Western science model, they used lineal transects, but they also conducted interviews with sheepherders for their “local ecological knowledge” (LEK).

“Interviews with shepherds yielded abundance estimates in a much wider range than linear transects, which only detected the species in the upper two-thirds of its abundance range,” they report learning. “Abundance estimates from both methodologies showed a close relationship.”

“Analysis of confidence intervals indicated local knowledge could be used to estimate mean local abundances and to detect mean population trends,” they continue. “A cost analysis determined the infor-

mation derived from LEK was 100 times cheaper than that obtained through lineartransect surveys.”

While many papers in this field of human ecological knowledge focus on indigenous knowledge, others recognize LEK should be included as well.

University of California’s Heidi Ballard and Lynn Huntsinger wrote about how land managers in the U.S. are increasingly asked to include local stakeholders and public participation in natural resource management planning. Yet, the question of who falls into the categories of local, community and stakeholder is a critical one.

“An alternative paradigm for natural resource management and the science which informs it is based on the premise a participatory or communitybased process, integrating traditional, indigenous and local ecological knowledge with conventional scientific knowledge, will better achieve sustainable natural resource use and biodiversity conservation,” they suggest.

Ballard and Huntsinger

drew attention to the possibilities offered by nonindigenous groups, including local communities and even migrant workers who rely on natural resources for their incomes.

“Livelihood dependence on the resource and the ecosystem has been shown to result in extensive LEK in long-resident communities, as well as management practices which parallel and often enhance the conventional scientific knowledge of local government managers and scientists,” they wrote.

I appreciate this broad recognition of knowledge sources.

I personally benefit from agrarians who moved from the Old World to the U.S., bringing their knowledge and traditions in agriculture, animal husbandry and resource management. I also benefit from working with foreign herders who share knowledge from their home countries, and we transfer this knowledge to work here on the Western range.

For example, the use of livestock guardian dogs to

Please see TEK on page 4

BLM announces closures

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced several temporary closures across the state of Wyoming.

Beginning May 8, BLM will temporarily close roads within the Weston Hills Special Recreation Management Area for roadwork. Construction is expected to take three weeks to complete.

The closure will affect nearly five miles of roads on BLM-managed lands beginning at the BLM’s “Weston Hills Special Recreation Management Area” sign. Roads located on U.S. Forest Service and state of Wyoming managed lands will remain open during this time.

Additionally, BLM’s Rock Springs Field Office will temporarily close the Steamboat Mountain area, northeast of Rock Springs, to motorized vehicles. The closure will last from May 10-July 1 to protect sensitive elk calving and deer fawning areas, as indicated in the Green River Resource Management Plan.

Signs will be posted to notify the public of the temporary closure. BLM law enforcement rangers and other employees will also patrol the area to inform the public and enforce the seasonal vehicle restriction.

The annual closure takes effect each spring but does not affect access to private or state lands. Maps of the protected area are available at the Rock Springs Field Office.

For more information on the Weston Hills and Steamboat Mountain closures, contact the Buffalo Field Office at 307684-1100 or Mark Snyder at 307-352-0368, respectively.

Grazing academy set

Registration is open now through May 15 for the three-day 406 Grazing Academy Workshop held June 6-8 in southwestern Montana.

Montana State University (MSU) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will host the workshop, which is aimed at ranchers seeking to hone their grazing management skills and learn new strategies.

Classroom activities will take place at the Forge Hotel in Anaconda, Mont., with field activities held on working ranches in Deer Lodge Valley, Mont.

Workshop participants will gain practical knowledge designed to help them make strategic decisions for their ranches.

MSU educators, Montana ranchers and other range managers will lead the workshop, sharing expertise on optimum stocking rates, diverse grazing strategies, range monitoring, extending the grazing season, livestock-wildlife relations, coping with drought, wildfire and poisonous plants and more.

For information and to register, visit montana.edu/ news/22847/registration-open-for-406-grazing-academy-hosted-by-montana-state-university-and-partners

Registration open

University of Wyoming (UW) Extension is now accepting applications for the 2023 Ranch Camp, an educational program led by Extension personnel and hosted by Padlock Ranch in Ranchester. The event will take place June 12-16.

Open to applicants ages 18 and older, Ranch Camp provides an immersive introduction to ranch economics, management and diversification as well as animal science, meat science, range science and soil science. The program balances seminar-based learning with hands-on activities like cattle branding, ranch tours and a visit to Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo.

Previous ranching or agricultural experience is not required. The cost is $200 per student, including a $100 deposit. Scholarships are available.

To apply, contact Hudson Hill at hrhill@uwyo.edu or Chance Marshall at cmarsha1@uwyo.edu.

SBA deadline approaches

Wyoming businesses have until May 17 to apply for business development opportunities under T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined, a research-based, executive-level program combining business fundamentals with the innovative tools and competitive strategies needed to deliver immediate results.

Sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), this intensive program offers education and training in entrepreneurship specifically designed for the executives of small businesses with high growth potential, as well as the opportunity to develop connections with peers and work with business experts and professional coaches.

T.H.R.I.V.E can help business owners establish systems and processes to optimize their operations and run their business more efficiently; diversify and innovate their offerings to stay competitive and profitable in a rapidly-evolving market; increase revenue and overcome cash flow and financing challenges; develop a thriving company culture, which allows for the hiring and retention of a strong team of leaders and employees and increase customer satisfaction, build customer loyalty and drive repeat sales.

The program, running from June 20 through Dec. 20, offers a hybrid of an online curriculum through an interactive e-learning platform with in-person chief executive officer mastermind sessions and live business coaching.

Additionally, business owners produce a three-year strategic action growth plan with benchmarks and performance targets to access the support and resources necessary to move forward. For more information and to apply, visit sbathrive.com A free information session will be held May 9 from 12-12:30 p.m. at co/BkBn9Nw8Wl

Senators protect ammo access

U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) cosponsored legislation introduced by Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) to prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from banning the use of traditional lead ammunition or tackle on public lands unless such action is supported by the best available science and state wildlife and fish agencies.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, 95 percent of manufactured ammunition contains lead, and approximately 80 percent of fishing weights and tack sold are lead sinkers, weighing one-half of an ounce.

Currently, there is no clear scientific evidence such a ban would have any environmental impact.

“The Biden administration is once again attacking our Wyoming way of life,” said Barrasso. “Now they want to bring back an Obama-era ban on traditional bait and tackle and ammunition Americans use every day on our public lands. Hunting and fishing are not only popular activities many enjoy in Wyoming, they are a vital piece of our economy as well. Lummis and I will continue to fight to stop this overreaching rule in its tracks.”

“Attempts to ban traditional lead ammo and tackle are activist driven nonsense with no scientific basis,” said Lummis. “Hunters and anglers have been feeding their families off the land since before Wyoming was a state, and they do not need activists who have never baited a hook or fired a gun telling them how to do it. Hunting and fishing play a critical role in conservation, and a sweeping ban would have serious unintended consequences.”

WCHF announces inductees

The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 25 inductees for the Class of 2023. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across the state during its annual meeting on April 29.

The 10th annual induction ceremony will be at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper Sept. 15-16. It is open to the public. The event is part of the annual Wyoming Cowboy and Cowgirl Legacy Week, which was established by the Wyoming State Legislature in 2019.

Regional committees in 10 different areas

of Wyoming researched and scored over 50 nominations and sent the top picks to the WCHF State Board of Directors. The state board also selected several nominees.

The WCHF Class of 2023 from regions one through six include Marion Scott of Gillette, Wallace Canfield and Jeff Garman of Sundance, Julius Frederick Bock of Osage, Larry Cundall of Glendo, Shirley Dawn Wright Lilley of Laramie, George Fraker and Carl Knudson of Buffalo, Woodrow Wilson Moreland of Big Horn, Stan and Mary Flitner of Greybull, Lewis

Clifton Bennion Sr. of Meeteetse, Simeon Leon Thayer of Cody and Gary Vernon Rice of Ten Sleep. Inductees from regions seven through 10 include Charles Vyvey of Encampment, Gary Zakotnik of Eden, William Thoman of Green River, Ross Rhodes of Thermopolis, Donald Sheer of Dubois, Ray Fritz of LaBarge, the C.B. and Richard Hamilton family of Fort Bridger, William Patrick Dew and Carl and Bud Jorgensen of Pinedale, Dru and Tawny Roberts of Daniel, Tom Breen of Jackson and Mike Taylor of Wilson.

Horse racing industry generates revenue

An independent analysis completed by the research firm The Innovation Group found the Wyoming horse racing industry generates more than $150 million yearly in economic impact in the state and supports a total of 753 jobs with significant growth on the horizon.

“The growth of the horse industry creates greater economic opportunity for Wyoming’s rural communities,” said Sen. Ogden Driskill, president of the Wyoming Senate. “This vitality translates to jobs, increased economic activity and greater prosperity for veterinarians, feed stores, blacksmiths, restaurants and hotels.”

“A thriving horse sector also adds

important economic value for Wyoming farms and ranches,” he continued.

“I am pleased with this study’s findings and look forward to a new chapter of growth as the horse industry revitalizes in Wyoming.”

“Wyoming’s horse racing industry is stronger than ever,” said Dan Lee, chairman of the Wyoming All Breeds Racing Association. “The industry’s future will only grow brighter. We are grateful for the wisdom of the state and local officials who understand the value historical horse racing measures have brought to Wyoming and the opportunities which have been created due to their foresight.”

deter predators is a knowledge and tradition which began thousands of years ago in Eurasia, but it is critically important to sheep production in the Western U.S. today.

In November 2022, the Biden administration issued a governmentwide directive elevating “indigenous traditional ecological knowledge (ITEK),” but ignoring inclusive TEK/LEK definitions by narrowing it to simply encompass “indigenous knowledge.”

How did this broad field of TEK become limited to indigenous knowledge?

As Plant Ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer wrote, “TEK is not unique to Native American culture but exists all over the world, independent of ethnicity. It is born of long intimacy and attentiveness to a homeland and can arise wherever people are materially and spiritually integrated with their landscape.”

President Joe Biden’s desire to strengthen the relationship between the federal government and Tribal nations is laudable, but his exclusion of other knowledge sources is not.

There was no additional directive for federal resource managers to tap

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valuable ecological knowledge from other local or traditional sources – only ITEK is invited and will be used in “federal scientific and policy decisions.”

The governmentwide guidance memo issued by the Executive Office of the President states, “ITEK has evolved over millennia, continues to evolve and includes insights based on evidence acquired through direct contact with the environment and long-term experiences, as well as extensive observations, lessons and skills passed from generation to generation.”

The memo continues, “ITEK is owned by indigenous people including, but not limited to, Tribal nations, Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.”

The guidance memo also states, “The administration recognizes the federal government should engage with ITEK only through relationships with Tribal nations and Native communities…”

As I read these words, I’m reminded the federal government decides which Tribal nations it will officially recognize.

While I understand this administration’s desire to include historically marginalized peoples and eliminate racial disparities throughout the administration, it has a tendency to marginalize or exclude others in the process, furthering inequity rather than resolving it.

For example, the administration’s farm debt relief program to provide direct payments to “socially disadvantaged” farmers, which it defines as anyone “belonging to groups which have been subject to racial or ethnic prejudice” including “farmers who are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino and Asian or Pacific Islander.”

White farmers were excluded from the program, and courts found this racebased debt relief is discriminatory. The administration then shifted the program from its race-based criteria to one which would issue payments to “economically distressed” farmers – as it should have been originally structured.

In one of the numerous discrimination cases filed against the program, a judge wrote, “The obvious response to a government agency which claims it continues to discriminate against farmers because of their race or national origin is to direct it to stop – it is

not to direct it to intentionally discriminate against others on the basis of their race and national origin.”

Likewise, when Biden’s Small Business Administration (SBA) rolled out a COVID-19 relief program to help restaurants meet payroll, it prioritized applications from “socially disadvantaged” applicants based solely on their race or ethnicity, with priority consideration for “Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Native Americans and Subcontinent Asian Americans.”

In ruling against the SBA, a federal appeals court wrote, “We start with race. Government policies classifying people by race are presumptively invalid.”

The court noted the “way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.”

But, the Biden administration’s ITEK guidance follows the same vein.

“The administration recognizes the federal government should engage with ITEK only through relationships with Tribal nations and Native communities and in a manner respecting the rights of knowledge holders to control access to their knowledge, to grant or withhold permission and to dictate the terms of its application,” it says.

The fact the administration will elevate the use of ITEK is commendable, but to agree to terms which “dictate the terms of its application” is stunning.

Only in a dystopian world would a government allow a person or a group of people to dictate the terms of the application of knowledge. I simply cannot fathom how the administration believes this will work.

The U.S. is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Indigenous people have valuable ecological knowledge, but they are not the only people with valuable ecological knowledge.

As Mazzocchi wrote, “TEK is an important part of humankind’s cultural heritage – the result of countless civilizations and traditions which have emerged over human history. This cultural diversity is as important for our future as is biodiversity.”

It’s unfortunate the Biden administration can’t understand this.

Cat Urbigkit is an author and rancher who lives on the range in Sublette County. Her column, Range Writing, appears weekly in Cowboy State Daily. This column was originally published on April 25.

From the Kitchen Table

By Lynn Harlan

The Barnum Road

The Barnum Road is a spur traveling west of Kaycee for about 25 miles. It follows the meandering Middle Fork of the Powder River, then turns north behind the Red Wall. It’s a scenic and historical route.

The Barnum Road is State Highway 190 for 10 miles, then turns to Johnson County Road 78 for another six miles. At the Red Wall, the pavement ends, and it becomes a well-graveled road for 10 miles, ending at the Graves’ Ranch.

I live on the Barnum Road.

Dinosaurs roamed the area, and their bones are found in the Cretaceous layers which can be seen in the pinkish formation along the way. In more modern times, buffalo kept the area scoured of vegetation along the river.

Game trails and Indian trails crisscrossed the region.

In 1810, the Astorians passed through on their way to the West Coast to establish a fur trapping chain. In 1859, Jim Bridger came through as an Indian scout.

In November 1876, Col. MacKenzie came up with troops to destroy the Dull Knife Village of Cheyenne Indians on the valley below Fraker Mountain at the end of the Barnum Road.

The Barnum name came from Guy Barnum who homesteaded behind the Red Wall in the 1890s. In 1897, a post office was established at the Barnum house.

Barnum became a very active community, most famously for being involved with the Holein-the-Wall Gang.

The Red Wall portion of Barnum Road wasn’t reached by the cur-

in his eye about the dam, and I’m sure if he’d lived 50 more years, he would fight for it to be built.

It will probably never be permitted in this day and age.

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rent-day blacktop heading west out of Kaycee. Instead, it was traveled to from the south at Arminto and the 33 Mile Trail out of Casper.

In those days, the stage line ran along the base of the southern Big Horn Mountains.

The Barnum Road out of Kaycee was most likely paved in the early 1950s for 10 miles. My motherin-law writes about going to town before then and how it could be a sevenhour trip on a muddy twotrack road.

My history with Barnum Road is more modern.

I moved here in 1983, and the mail was delivered three days a week – it still is. The Barnum school, which had kept the community alive and well, had closed 15 years earlier, and the kids bussed to town in Kaycee.

The Barnum Town Hall is still active with Christmas parties, New Year’s dances and weddings.

In the late 1940s, there was talk of damming up the Middle Fork. Farmers east of Kaycee at Sussex were interested in the water for their crops and flood protection. The dam site was two miles up from the Harlan Ranch.

In the early 1950s, my father-in-law Jim traveled to Wisconsin and brought back milk cows to sell milk to the dam workers. A town was plotted out on a bench above the ranch house. My mother-in-law Jo fed and housed the surveyors in her upstairs bedrooms.

The project to build a dam has heated up several times over the years, as recently as 2005.

I went to visit the main proponent for the dam, Don Meike of Sussex, this January – a month before he passed away. He still had a fire

I bring up the dam because it’s been rumored the reason the county road wasn’t repaired very often was because the dam was always going to be built, and this particular section of the road would be underwater.

There have been three bridges replaced on the road in my short time as a “Barnumite.” I flagged cars for one of them. I can remember the year because I was pregnant with my daughter. It was winter, and I sat in a car most of the time since the road wasn’t very busy.

When I first moved to Barnum, I could call the grocery store in town by 9 a.m. on mail days, and they would box up my order. The mail lady would pick it up and leave it at my mailbox. Nowadays, it’s nothing to slip into town for milk, a six-pack of beer or a hamburger.

Come take a drive up the Barnum Road sometime. The Barnum Valley is on the fly zone for big planes out of the Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, S.D., and one may be “bombed” by a low flying B-1 bomber.

While here, a person will see great expanses of hay meadows, fringed by giant old cottonwood trees. The pine ridge rises above the river, and soon a hint of red will be seen to the north.

Individuals can come through the rocky adobe hills to the Red Wall, drive through a hole in the wall, then turn north up the pretty valley with it’s green meadows and towering red ramparts of the Chugwater formation – the rock is red because of rusted iron minerals.

We are fortunate to live in a state with many striking highways and byways, and the Barnum Road is one of them.

I compiled this information from an article in “Our Powder River Heritage,” published in 1982.

XL Angus Ranch, Casper Auctioneer: Lander Nicodemus

29 Angus Bulls Avg. $5,371

Top Sellers Bulls

Lot 20 – XLAR Tahoe

204 – Price: $13,000 DOB:

1/18/22 Sire: Tehama

Tahoe B767 Dam’s Sire:

GDAR Game Day 449

EPDs: BW: -1.1, WW:

+71, YW: +128 and Milk:

+30 Buyer: Crow Valley

Livestock, Carpenter

Lot 5 – XLAR Power

Play 1211 – Price: $8,500

DOB: 8/30/21 Sire: V A R

Power Play 7018 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Consensus

7229 EPDs: BW: +2.8, WW:

+80, YW: +129 and Milk:

+30 Buyers: Crow Valley

Livestock, Carpenter

Lot 11 – XLAR Tahoe 1232 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 9/19/21 Sire: Tehama Tahoe B767 Dam’s Sire: K C F Bennett Fortress

EPDs: BW: +1.1, WW:

+86, YW: +146 and Milk:

+25 Buyer: Sunny Okanogan Angus Ranch, Omak, Wash.

Lot 13 – XLAR Legend 1234 – Price: $7,000

WW: +73, YW: +140 and Milk: +22 Buyer: Kurt Kugler Elwood, Neb. Females

Lot 70 – Vision Angel 926 – Price: $4,100

DOB: 1/18/19 Sire: Musgrave 316 Stunner Dam’s Sire: Vision Unanimous 1418 EPDs: BW: +0.4, WW: +57, YW: +109 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Johnson Angus Ranch, Cambridge, Neb.

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On Oct. 19, 2019, I acquired a small, black and tan dog named Creed after Creedence Clearwater Revival. I was living in an apartment building in a new town, 1,000 plus miles away from my family and hadn’t met too many people outside of work.

I needed some company. I knew a pup, such has a half dachshund/half yorkie – a dorkie, if you will – would fit the bill, and I was right.

About a month later, I went on my first date with my now husband Lane, and within a few weeks, Creed would make his first trip to Lane’s family’s ranch in Big Timber, Mont.

The ranch was a paradise for this little mutt. He’d only known my apartment and the sidewalk and grass around it. He’d never seen cows or horses before, nor large machinery and grassy areas that went on for miles.

He was a five-pound ball of excitement, and Lane’s dad Leo shook his head at

the sight of him.

I don’t blame Leo. If my son brought some blonde, peppy girl from Texas with a wire-haired weenie dog to the ranch, I’d have been weary too. But, as a sweet little dog like Creed tends to do, he grew on Lane and his family.

Within a month, Lane volunteered to watch Creed while I went to Texas to visit my family for two whole weeks. At the end of the two weeks, when I got back to Montana, neither Leo nor Lane wanted Creed to go back to my apartment with me – and neither did the pup.

Turns out, while I was gone, Creed had gotten into a routine of feeding cows in the tractor with Lane and riding along to the parts store with Leo.

He learned from the other two dogs – Paige and Tina, both traditional cowdogs – if a heifer got in the yard in front of the house, she probably didn’t need to be there and should be

chased back to her designated area.

Creed had found the perfect spot in the shop to curl up and take afternoon naps while Lane and Leo worked on different projects.

Creed had begun his training as an official “cowpup,” and boy, was he ready to get back to the ranch the minute we left for my apartment in Billings, Mont.

Which is why I can imagine his delight a few months later when the world shut down in March and April of 2020, and he got to spend five weeks during calving season at the ranch.

By this time, Lane had gotten a puppy of his own named Bonnie, a beautiful red Hangin’ Tree-Kelpy cross puppy.

Creed and Bonnie became inseparable. The two older dogs showed them the ropes, in what I can only picture to be reminiscent of stories in Hank the Cowdog books.

Creed and Bonnie ran the roost during the 2020 calving season. They’d chase heifers when they weren’t supposed to. They almost got mucked out a few too many times from being too curious when we had a crazy cow in a jug. They would disappear to the barn to eat God knows what every afternoon, and they were two wild peas in a puppy pod.

After calving season, Bonnie went on to become

a true blue cowdog, while Creed had to go back to my apartment with me. Every day when I came home from work, he’d sit in front of the door, waiting for me to drive him back to the ranch like he knew he needed to be out there alongside Bonnie.

But, Creed wasn’t made to be a cowdog. He was made to be an apartment dog.

The biggest difference between Creed and the other ranch dogs, aside from the fact he’s about one-quarter of their size, is those dogs are bred to take commands –they’re made to be cowdogs.

They listen when they are told to go away or come by, they stalk and they herd. Creed, on the other hand, is bred to sit on a couch while his human watches TV, and I don’t know how much the average reader knows about dachshunds but they’re not known to be the best listeners.

Creed was born to be the exact opposite of a cowdog, but by golly if he conforms to the stereotype.

Creed believes he’s a cowdog anytime we’re moving cows, and Leo decides

to “unleash the beast,” letting Creed herd a few – this of course only happens if the cattle are already halfway through the gate and the job is basically done.

When this happens, there is no other dog in the world that’s happier than Creed. His tail moves back and forth at lightning speed, and he runs as fast as his five-inch legs will let him. His ears flop back in the wind, and the bark he lets out booms as loud as thunder – in his mind. In these moments he is, without a doubt, one of the big dogs.

He was made to be a lap dog, but by all accounts, Creedence is a cowdog. Sure, he’ll curl up and get cozy when I want to take a nap, and no, he doesn’t listen most of the time. But, the little dog is fully convinced he’s a 50-pound cowdog, and he’s got the confidence to go along with it.

I share this information with you today, first and foremost, to bring a smile to your face when you picture a black and tan weenie dog nipping at the heels of a fullgrown Red Angus cow.

It’s what I imagine David

and Goliath looked like.

The second reason I share Creed’s story is to say this: if my little guy can have the confidence to be the cowdog he’s always dreamed of, then YOU too can have the confidence to be the agriculturist you’ve always wanted to be.

Creed has been foolishly and hilariously chasing cows for three years now, and by some miracle, he hasn’t gotten kicked or stomped on once. Statistically speaking, he should’ve at least been bopped on the nose a few times by a mama cow, but he hasn’t!

Creed hasn’t failed at what he believes is his mission one time, and if he can get by without getting knocked down, who’s to say you can’t?

Buy the land. Run the cows. Plant the crops. Defend ag to the people who hate it. Put on a bull sale. Start your own livestock marketing business. Give the politician a piece of your mind, and take the dadgum risk to do what you love without fear of failing –because if a weenie dog can do it, so can you.

M.P Cremer photo

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stakeholders throughout the region during our educational field day, provided hands-on experience for students in the course and provided a platform to market and source pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP)tested bulls for producers.”

The test and sale

Rosasco noted nine producers consigned a total of 41 bulls for the first year of the two-and-a-half-month test. Bulls arrived to LREC in mid-January and were kept through the end of March.

“Ben Hollinger coordinated the day-to-day management of the bulls during the test and worked with students on evaluating health, feed consumption and general oversight,” Rosasco explained. “Animals were weighed every two weeks throughout the test to monitor performance, and students conducted twice daily health checks.”

Bulls were put through a series of evaluations including breeding soundness exams conducted by Alpine Animal Hospital, the collection of carcass ultrasound data by James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center Director Dr. Steve Paisley and PAP testing done by Dr. Tim Holt.

“The data collected on bulls in the test provides consignors and produc-

ers with valuable information to utilize when making management and sire selection decisions,” Rosasco said.

On April 1, the test wrapped up with a field day and sale. Seven of the nine consignors marketed their bulls through the sale.

According to Rosasco, the top-selling bull in the sale was 85K – FABZ/HLL Kash 106K, a purebred Simmental bull consigned by Fabrizius Land and Cattle that brought $4,500.

A promising future

After seeing so much success in the first year of their sale, Rosasco noted the CALSNR is already looking forward to the promising future of this program. In fact, the team has started planning next year’s test with the hope of continuing to build the program in an effort to better serve producers and students.

Rosasco explained the upcoming test will continue collecting data on reproductive testing, carcass ultrasound measurements and PAP scores, while also transitioning into a longer feed efficiency test, utilizing Vytelle SENSE (GrowSafe) and C-Lock, Inc. systems to measure feed intake and calculate feed efficiency metrics and animal performance.

“To accommodate a longer feeding period, we are planning to open entries for

the test this summer, with bulls arriving in November 2023,” she noted.

Additionally, Rosasco said they hope to transition to more of a traditional live auction sale, with an online streaming option.

“Our goal in continuing this program is to serve as a resource for producers in the region to assess potential sires for the risk of brisket disease and their suitability to serve producers at high altitudes, provide unique and valuable experiences for students, become a proven source of performance and PAP-tested bulls for cow/calf producers across the region and serve the beef cattle industry in Wyoming,” she shared.

“We would like to thank all of the consignors and buyers for supporting the High Altitude Bull Test and Sale this year. We have high hopes for this program moving forward, and we appreciate the support,” she concluded.

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

Ultrasound measurements – During the two-and-a-half month test, bulls were evaluated on performance, carcass and reproductive characteristics and risk of pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Steve Paisley, director of the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center, collected carcass ultrasound data with the help of Tel Malone, a University of Wyoming Animal Science student. Courtesy photo

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Successful first year – University of Wyoming Extension Beef Specialist Dr. Shelby Rosasco noted the first year of the High Altitude Bull Test and Sale was a big success, with nine producers consigning a total of 41 bulls.

The test on

today showed the young pairs in high demand with solid to broken mouth pairs steady, quality and size/age of calves making a big difference. Light test on grass cattle, selling steady. With the weigh up cows and bulls selling on a steady to slightly lower market depending on condition and age.

pairs

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

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Culminating event – The University of Wyoming’s High Altitude Bull Test wrapped up during the culminating sale and educational field day. Courtesy photo

he sits down to discuss his corresponding BeefWatch Newsletter article titled “Calf Processing and Branding.”

In the article, Fulton writes, “Relevant information to examine prior to processing young calves includes current health status of the herd, previous health challenges within the same management and environmental constraints and operation goals for the vaccination protocol.”

Low-stress handling

For some operations, branding may be a big to-do, with family, neighbors and other members of the community invited to help with the work, get a glimpse into cattle production and likely enjoy a big meal.

With an outside labor force, usually representing different experience levels, Fulton encourages produc-

Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Wisconsin.

For the rest of the nation, the EPA waiver went into effect on May 1 and will last for a statutory maximum of 20 days.

“EPA will continue to

ers to clearly communicate their priorities and expectations so everyone is on the same page and to brief branding help on lowstress handling practices.

“Producers should visit with their help to refresh them on basic cattle handling do’s and don’ts on the operation,” he writes. “Additionally, briefing on expectations of cattle gathering, sorting and the steps to follow at processing is a good way to ensure everyone is on the same page.”

“Depending on branding methods, discussing the expected branding etiquette can improve the efficiency of the day,” he adds.

On the topic of lowstress handling, Fulton notes research from Oregon State University found the greatest contributing factor to increased cortisol levels in calves during

branding was caused by separation from their dam, not from the actual processing method.

“So, the faster we can get them back with their moms, the less amount of stress we are putting on those calves,” he says. “Sufficient communication between all individuals present will lead to prevention of stress in all areas.”

Administering vaccines

Arguably the most important part of processing and branding calves is vaccine administration.

“Producers spend a lot of money on vaccine, so it is important they work the way they are supposed to when given to a calf,” Fulton says, further offering a few best management practices related to vaccination.

First, when using a vaccine that requires mixing, Fulton says it is important to only mix bottles as needed, no more than an

stances due to the war in Ukraine are no longer present,” the press release states.

hour before using it.

“If a problem arises preventing the crew from finishing the job, the efficacy of the extra vaccine will go down after one to two hours of being mixed,” he explains.

Another suggestion he offers when mixing vaccines is to not over shake the bottle.

“I understand the box says to mix well, but it is not what the manufacturers intended. They should probably say to mix well but mix gently,” Fulton says. “Simply swirling the vaccine in the bottle or swishing it back and forth a few times is enough to ensure a good mix.”

Fulton explains vigorously shaking the bottle can actually damage the vaccine by breaking bonds apart and releasing endotoxins which can be harmful to calves.

Next, he reminds producers to keep vaccines protected from the ele-

ments, store them according to the product label, avoid exposure to UV light and keep them from freezing.

“Most ranchers put their vaccines in a cooler directly next to an ice pack, and when they do this, the vaccinees can start to slush up or even freeze entirely,” he says. “There are some vaccines freezing will completely destroy, so it is my recommendation to try to stay as far away from letting them freeze as possible.”

Another of Fulton’s suggestions is to label syringes so they don’t get mixed up and to change needles every time a syringe is refilled.

“It is recommended to replace needles every 10 to 15 head, but if we are giving a product where we have to refill before we’ve treated 10 to 15 head, we should change the needle anyway,” he explains. “If we stick a

dirty needle in the bottle, we can contaminate the rest of the vaccine.”

Lastly, Fulton reminds producers to give all injections in the neck in front of the shoulder, unless labeled otherwise.

He acknowledges this gets tricky for producers who hold calves on the ground when branding, but encourages them to look into different ways they can train their crew to hold calves down while also leaving the neck accessible to the person administering the vaccine.

“The last thing producers needs to do is make sure they are giving a product labeled for subcutaneous administration, because if we give an intramuscular vaccine, it can damage the muscle,” he concludes.

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

monitor the supply with industry and federal partners, and the agency expects to issue new waivers effectively extending the emergency fuel waiver until such time as the extreme and unusual fuel supply circum-

Impact of war

EPA Administrator Michael Regan and President Biden note this action came in response to impacts felt from the war between Ukraine and Russia.

“This action is being

taken to counteract Russia’s unjustified, unprovoked and unconscionable war against Ukraine and the profound impact on global and domestic energy markets,” reads the EPA press release.

“EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have been actively monitoring market supply disruptions caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine.”

“President Biden and this administration are committed to protecting American consumers from the impacts of Russia’s unprovoked attack against Ukraine,” says Regan. “Putin’s war has had a profound impact on global and domestic energy markets.”

“In consultation with

DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm, I have concluded it is necessary to take action to allow E15 sales during the summer driving season in order to minimize and prevent disruption of summertime fuel supply to consumers,” he adds.

Nationwide approval

Several individuals, businesses and organizations have expressed their praise and approval for the extended waiver.

National Corn Growers Association President Chris Edgington comments, “Corn growers thank President Biden for ensuring drivers continue to have access to a lower-cost fuel choice and for acknowledging how renewable ethanol

helps reduce prices, lower emissions and improve our nation’s energy security. Farmers are proud to contribute to cleaner, less expensive fuel choices.”

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

• 6 yearlings by a grandson of CD Lights- blacks, grullos and roans all futurity eligible

3 yearlings granddaughters of Metalic Cat- Futurity eligible

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

15 bay gelding grandson of Docs Smoky Pine- ranch horse

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

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

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

20 bay mare ½ draft- gentle, started

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

22 sorrel stallion grandson Meradas Money Talk- futurity eligible

16 sorrel gelding by Fourway Sugar- good broke

• 20 gray gelding by Fourway Sugar- good broke

• 19 sorrel gelding grandson Topsail Whiz- broke

18 chestnut gelding by Cactus Rondo- good broke

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

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

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

barn shapely

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

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

Pep bred

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

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

4 buckskin and dun 2022 fillies by son of Premium Buck

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

Riata Buckle

20 sorrel mare granddaughter High Brow Cat- good broke

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

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

19 red roan gelding grandson One Time Pepto- ranch horse

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

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Emily Skor, chief executive officer (CEO) of Growth Energy, a lobbying group founded by POET CEO Jeff Broin, says, “This is welcome news for all American drivers seeking lower cost options at the pump. Lifting outdated and unnecessary summertime restrictions on E15 will ensure continued access to a fuel which has been saving drivers as much as 50 to 60 cents a gallon in recent weeks, offering working families relief at the pump at a time when they need it most.”

“Not only is this decision a major win for American drivers and our nation’s energy security, it means cleaner options at the pump and a stronger rural economy. American biofuels, like ethanol, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent compared to regular gasoline and are key to achieving the nation’s climate goals,” she continues.

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U.S. Sens. Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst (both R-IA) offered their support on Twitter.

“Seeing reports EPA will issue a last minute waiver to allow E15 for summer driving, which is common sense and about time, since consumers can save money at the pump with higher blends of ethanol as gas prices continue to rise,” says Grassley.

Ernst tweets, “After months of pressure on the Biden administration to act on E15, I’m proud to see our hard work pay off. Next step: let’s stop relying on emergency waivers and make this permanent.”

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

15 sorrel gelding by One Smart Hobo- solid team rope

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

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

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“This out-of-touch rule creates higher costs for farmers and ranchers, resulting in even higher food prices for Wyoming families,” he adds. “The Biden administration needs to ditch this disastrous rule and stand up for our hardworking farmers and ranchers across the country.”

Lummis comments, “From inflation to supply shortages, Wyoming farmers and ranchers have been through the ringer during the Biden administration. A price hike on farmers and ranchers means higher prices for Wyoming families as they struggle to put

food on the table during record inflation. This DOL rule is not only unnecessary, it would have incredibly damaging consequences.”

H-2A Visa Program

The H-2A Visa Program provides temporary agricultural employment to help farmers and ranchers in the U.S. fill unemployment gaps by hiring workers outside of the country.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), “The H-2A temporary agricultural program helps employers who anticipate a lack of available domestic workers to

By Paul Dykstra

CAP Insider: Market Update

The cash fed cattle market continued on a roll during the week beginning April 17, with steer prices averaging $178.12 per hundredweight (cwt), just $0.83 lower than the prior week’s record.

The north to south regional price spread remains intact as packers buying for northern plants continue to battle to own the small market-ready inventory on feedyard show lists. As a result, northern trade at $180 per cwt live or $288 per cwt dressed was dollars higher than Texas live bids in the $174 to $175 per cwt range.

Cattle on Feed Report surprises analysts

The April 21 Cattle on Feed Report surprised analysts with a cattle placement number much higher than the top of pre-report estimates. March placements were down less than one percent from a year ago, with a boost from Nebraska feedyards for the month.

With placements above expectations, feedyard inventories are still 4.5 percent smaller than a year ago and 2.5 percent under the five-year average.

Large March placement volume had little bearish impact to the cattle market early in the week beginning April 24. Rightfully so, beef production volume is down due to smaller weekly slaughter totals and lighter carcass weights.

Although fed cattle didn’t mark another record high during the week beginning April 17, boxed beef values pressed sharply higher.

CAB cutout premiums narrow

The Certified Angus Beef (CAB) cutout was $5.73 per cwt higher, with Choice up stronger at $8.64 per cwt. Select advanced just $5.26 per cwt, widening the Choice/Select spread to $19.38 per cwt. This is $4.50

bring foreign workers to the U.S. to perform temporary or seasonal agricultural work, which can happen on farms plantations, ranches, nurseries, greenhouses, orchards or other similar locations.”

In their press release, Barrasso and Lummis note nearly one-half of H-2A labor is employed by small businesses, meaning affordable wages and a maximization of the H-2A hiring process are critical.

They also mention, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, labor already accounts for almost 40 percent of the total production cost on many farms, and the DOL’s new rule will con-

year slightly smaller again in 2023, further fueling the potential for high replacement female values in the future. Yet, severe to extreme drought conditions remain in place from Nebraska to central Texas, encapsulating large portions of four of the top 10 cow/calf states.

tinue to raise this cost while also creating a new layer of complexity for employers who rely on the program.

Summary of DOL’s rule

The H-2A Visa Program includes an AEWR, which is the minimum amount of payment employers can offer to workers in the program.

Under DOL’s new rule, certain types of jobs on agricultural operations will require separate, higher AEWRs.

According to Barrasso and Lummis, this change will not only increase H-2A wage rates beyond what many employers can afford, it will also create an administrative burden on employers because

they will also be required to separately track everyday activities for each individual employee.

“DOL ignored agricultural industry realities when it crafted this new AEWR methodology, and it blatantly dismissed dozens of concerns submitted by producers during the rulemaking process,” the two senators say.

CRA support

In addition to Barrasso, Lummis, Scott and Budd, 21 other senators across the nation have sponsored the CRA, as of April 25.

These include Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Booz-

man (R-AR), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jim Risch (R-ID), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Braun (R-IN), Rick Scott (R-FL), Deb Fischer (R-NE), John Kennedy (R-LA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), as well as Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

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

per cwt beyond the price gap seen a year ago.

The CAB cutout premium narrowed to just $12.75 per cwt over Choice, down $2.91 per cwt on the week. This positions some CAB cuts at a more attractively priced upgrade to commodity Choice, important in a pricing climate which is eight percent higher than a year ago.

Across the CAB carcass report, it’s the thin meats that continue to advance the most aggressively to higher prices. Flank steaks, outside skirts and inside skirts are easily at their record price point for this time of year. There’s room for those to move higher based on historical spring demand patterns and supply.

In the past 30 days, CAB tenderloins have increased $1.53 per pound to average $16.70 per pound wholesale. The direction will likely continue upward for this item with limited supply available.

All in all, wholesale beef movement has slowed in the current market as price points push buyers back from aggressive procurement. The buying pattern shows much smaller volumes for delivery several weeks out, as price points for future delivery are showing steep premiums.

Mindful breeding of heifers on hand

Breeding heifer retention has thus far not been a major factor in 2023, as indicated in the data.

The heifer slaughter pace continues to run high, at less than one-half of a percent smaller than a year ago through mid-April. The heifer share of fed cattle slaughter year-to-date has run 40.8 percent of the total, versus 40 percent in 2022 – an aggressive proportion, historically.

Projections are for beef cow numbers to end the

Simultaneously, CAB has observed yearling breeding heifers this spring fetch enviable prices as some cattlemen are either restocking their own herds or speculating bred females will be profitable inventory to trade in the fall.

Those artificially inseminating (AI) heifers in the next couple of months may do well to consider the genetic advancement which can be made through remarkable calving-ease Angus bull selections.

Reviewing both private and commercial AI offerings currently on the market reveals multi-trait excellence in a variety of bulls.

Some have highlighted the progress in perhaps the

past five years regarding stud bulls with an appealing physical phenotype, combined with top percentile expected progeny differences (EPDs) in a multitude of traits.

Furthermore, there are plenty of sires excelling in EPD rankings for a variety of maternal, production and carcass traits to advance the goals of the cow/calf and feedyard sectors.

If genetic focus includes quality carcass outcomes in the future, then the marbling genetic trend in the Angus breed is on track to deliver results.

Since CAB recommends Angus bulls with a +0.65 marbling EPD and +$55 $Grid index to position future calf crops to achieve 50 percent or higher CAB acceptance, there are plentiful sires recently born which fit the

Targeting the Brand mold. As producers contemplate the future impact of today’s genetic decisions, they should consider the marketability of both feeder calves and potential replacement heifer progeny.

Paul Dykstra is the director of supply management and analysis at CAB. He can be reached at pdykstra@certifiedangusbeef. com.

EVENTS

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

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

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

May 8 Inaugural Wyoming Stable Token Commission Meeting, 1 p.m. Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne. For more information, visit wyoleg.gov

May 10 Water Development Commission Orientation, 9 a.m. Wyoming Water Development Office, Cheyenne. To view a meeting agenda, visit wyoleg.com

May 11 Wyoming Water Development Commission and Select Water Committee Joint Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Wyoming Water Development Office, Cheyenne. To view a meeting agenda, watch the meeting via livestream or provide comment for the meeting, visit wyoleg.com

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

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

May 16 American Sheep Industry Association Animal Health Management Webinar, 6 p.m. To register, visit attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5985856081560632923

May 17-18

SALES

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 17 Big Iron Auctions Unreserved Online Auction, Farnsworth Services, Newcastle, 800-937-3558, bigiron.com

May 19-20

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

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

June 7-8

June 22-23

Superior Livestock Auction Corn Belt Classic, The Marriott South Sioux Riverfront, South Sioux City, Neb., 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com

Northern Livestock Video Auction Early Summer Special, 866-616-5035, northernlivestockvideo.com

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

July 10-12

July 10-14

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

Superior Livestock Auction Week in the Rockies, Steamboat Springs, Colo., 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com

POSTCARD from the Past

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 31 Pinedale Anticline Project Office Board of Director Public Meeting, 1:303:30 p.m. Lovatt Room, Sublette County Library, Pinedale. For more information, contact Tracy Hoover at thoover@blm.gov or 307-367-5342. To join the meeting, call 888-657-2934 and use the passcode 5294405.

June 2-3 Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo, Green River. For tickets, visit overlandstage.smashpass.com or for more information, call 307-872-0514.

June 4-7 U.S. Cattlemen’s Association 2023 Cattle Producers in the Capitol, Washington, D.C. For more information, visit uscattlemen.org

June 5 Campbell County AI Days, Gillette. For more information, contact Kim Fry via e-mail at kim.fry@campbellcountywy.gov or call 307-682-7281.

June 6 Fremont County AI Days, Riverton. For more information, contact Chance Marshall via e-mail at cmarsha1@uwyo.edu or call 307-332-1018.

June 6-7 2023 Nebraska Ranch Practicum, Whitman, Neb. For more information or to register, visit nebraskaranchpracticum.unl.edu, e-mail Troy Walz at troy. walz@unl.edu or call 308-872-6831.

Big horn Basin

Worland, WY

Visit Cattle USA for broadcasting and online bidding – auctions.cattleusa.com

Larson Ranch - Meeteetse

1 Blk Hfrette, 915# $16400

1 Blk Hfrette, 1110# $14500

Brown, Matt - Thermopolis

1 Blk Hfrette, 975# $16400

Broken Back Ranch - Ten Sleep

1 Blk Hfrette, 980# $15500

Weber, Layne - Riverton

1 BWF Hfrette, 1085# $15100

Hogg, Kurt - Meeteetse

1 BWF Hfrette, 920# $15000 STEER CALF

Gonka, Clint - Riverton

4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 455# $27900

12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 619# $24300

12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 667# $22700

Ward, Melissa - Thermopolis

Co. LLC - Ten Sleep

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1473# $9400

3 Blk Cows, avg. 1412# $9100

Hancock, Clarence - Basin

1 Blk Cow, 1440# $9100

Lake, Jerry - Thermopolis

1 Blk Cow, 1615# $9100

Diamond S Ranch LLC - Hyattville

3 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1110# $8950

Farrell, William - Thermopolis

1 Roan Cow, 1245# $8850

Brown, Matt - Thermopolis

1 Blk Cow, 1275# $8750

Gonka, Clint - Riverton

1 Blk Cow, 1315# $8700

Weber, Layne - Riverton

1 Blk Cow, 1290# $8600

HEIFER

Brown, Matt - Thermopolis

2 Blk Hfrs, avg. 1033# $15800

HEIFER CALVES

Gonka, Clint - Riverton

9 Mxd Hfr Clvs, avg. 522# $24100

Baird, Jack - Thermopolis

7 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 566# $24100

HEIFERETTES

Baird, Jack - Thermopolis

1 Blk Hfrette, 825# $16800

2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 505# $27000

Nielson, Glenn - Cody

6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 494# $26750

3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 395# $24000

Nicol, Bob - Fort Washakie

1 Blk Str Calf, 580# $25900

Baird, John - Thermopolis

7 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 604# $25700

A D Cattle Co. - Absarokee

6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 468# $24250

Simon,

PAIRS

16 Blk Pairs, 5 YO

• Upcoming Sales •

May 11 – Bred Cows & Pairs w/ Feeder Special

May 18 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat

May 25 – All Class Cattle

June 15 – Pair Special w/ All Class Cattle

June 29 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat

Compiled by Dick

Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Ice Jam a Novel Sight

An article in the April 10, 1913 issue of The Saratoga Sun gave a detailed description of a big ice jam on the Upper North Platte River, which wiped out the original wooden Butler Bridge near a ranch eight miles east of Riverside, in southcentral Carbon County.

The story reads:

C. A. Cook was down from Brush Creek on Tuesday and told of the sights at the big ice jam up at the Butler Bridge. Cook left his ranch and went over to Canyon Station on the S. and E. Railroad to meet his son Freeman who was coming home from Ft. Collins, Colo. – this was Sunday morning.

The big ice gorge was well up above the bridge, and it was not thought it would be out without being dynamited.

Cook’s son went on up to Encampment, having gotten arrangements mixed, and as the train did not stop, Cook started back home.

Just as he got in sight of the river, he could see the ice gorge moving slowly down the river, and realizing the danger connected with crossing, he stopped upon the high

bank south of the bridge.

He said it was the greatest sight he ever saw or ever expected to see again.

He said the ice in front seemed to move considerably slower than the rear, and as a consequence, it would pile up until it would over balance and with a terrific roar, it would roll over in front. Some of the rolls would be 20 feet high before going over.

When the ice struck the Butler Bridge, he said it no more stopped it than could a fly. He said he could not see any effect the bridge made upon it. It moved right up to the bridge, taking the bridge out without any effort at all.

He said had the gorge kept going down the river without lodging again, it would have taken out everything with it as far down as it would travel.

It jammed again down near William Sowder’s ranch and flooded the country until Tuesday night, until it broke up again.

Cook has come clear down here Tuesday to get back home with his team and buggy.

 Another article in the same issue of the paper reported on “Big Ice Gorges.” Following are excerpts from this news item.

Big Ice Gorges – ice doing considerable damage all up and down this valley, taking out dams and part of bridges

The sudden breaking up of the ice in the North Platte River has caused no end of trouble and expense clear up and down the valley. Jams all the way up the river, every few miles, have flooded the river bottoms, doing considerable damage to ranches in the way of washing out ditches and dams.

At times, the river has been full of ice as it would run, and some of the cakes were 10 to 20 feet square. As the river is up pretty well, the ice was traveling at a pretty fast rate of speed, and when even one struck anything, they tore it up.

The big piles under the railroad bridges were literally chewed off, finally torn out completely and taken away, leaving the decks hanging by the steel.

It finally broke, again jamming and taking out part of the Butler Bridge. See photo and cutline below.

The ice running in the river Sunday and Monday was worn until lots of the cakes were as round as a boulder and would turn over and over in the water, showing they had been pretty well hammered and jammed.

Deborah Werner - Thermopolis

$2525/Hd.

Pictured are the remains of the Butler Bridge after it was washed out by a big ice jam in April 1913. Shown in the background is Bennett Peak and the then Tilton Ranch. The Saratoga Sun reported, in part, a terrific jam near the Tilton Ranch, at the mouth of Brush Creek, was from 10 to 50 feet high and holding back a tremendous body of water. It finally broke and came down, gradually flooding the river bottom for several miles, jamming again on the Butler Bridge and finally taking out a part of the bridge when it broke again. Photo from the Dick Perue/Bob Martin collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue

FOR THE WEEK ENDING May 5,

2023

FOR THE WEEK ENDING May 24, 2019

Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington

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

National Sheep Summary

As of April 28, 2023

Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs steady to 7.00 higher; other lambs 15.00-40.00 lower. Slaughter ewes steady to 30.00 lower. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 7,693 head sold. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 2,878 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 130-140 lbs 164.00-181.00; 198 lbs 140.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 135 lbs 180.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 110-140 lbs 172.00-192.50.

Billings: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs no test.

Equity Coop: no sales.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2

San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 220.00-239.00, few 248.00; 60-70 lbs 202.00-232.00; 70-80 lbs 196.00-222.00; 80-90 lbs 184.00212.00; 90-100 lbs 170.00-200.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 206.00; 73 lbs 199.00; 80-90 lbs 196.00-202.00; 96 lbs 205.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 205.00-255.00; 70-80

Billings: no test.

Slaughter Ewes

San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy)

70.00-100.00, hair 72.00-110.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 102.00-108.00, hair 102.00-122.00; Utility 1-2 (thin)

72.00-96.00, hair 91.00-104.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin)

68.00, hair 70.00-88.00; Cull 1 40.00-50.00.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 80.00-100.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 50.00-100.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 45.00-70.00; Good

2-3 (fleshy) 40.00-60.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 25.00-65.00; Cull 1

10.00-40.00.

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 Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: hair 30-40 lbs 234.00-262.00.

Ft. Collins: 32 lbs 205.00; 40-60 lbs 205.00-235.00.

South Dakota: 40-60 lbs 200.00-245.00. hair 26 lbs 160.00; 54 lbs 165.00.

Billings: no test.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: yearlings 85-95 lbs 140.00-166.00/cwt; young 105 lbs 131.00/cwt; hair ewe lambs 80-95 lbs 205.00-222.00/cwt; yearling hair 90-115 lbs 178.00-194.00/cwt; mixed age hair 80145 lbs 122.00-180.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins: no test.

South Dakota: middle age 150.00/head; aged 70.00/head.

Billings: no test.

Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 34,000 compared with 35,000 last week and 39,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas

National Wool Review

As of April 28, 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. Australian Wool Exchange Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent

CUTOUT VALUES

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE

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

Wyoming Hay Summary

As of May 4, 2023

Compared to two weeks ago reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was good with livestock owners still looking to buy hay. Farming in behind schedule in most areas of the state. Some producers have started to run water on hay crops in different areas. Hard to believe with all the snow but the far SW corner of WY is dry and most of the eastern side is from abnormally dry to extreme drought. Snotel for May 1 comes in with the state median at 130% with basin high of 550% and basin low 14%. Last year ave was at 96% and 81% for 2021. This link will explain the high basin high number http://www.wrds.uwyo.edu/ wrds/nrcs/snowrept/snowrept.html

- Fair/Good Large Square 3x4 220

Alfalfa Cubes 380

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

Nebraska Hay Summary

As of May 4, 2023

Compared to last week, bales of alfalfa and grass hay sold fully steady to instances 10.00 higher. Ground and delivered hay steady to 10.00 higher. Alfalfa pellets steady. Demand was very good for all forage products. All, contacts said phones have been very busy this week. Many contacts are having to tell people they don’t have enough hay left for new customers. Cattlemen continue to look for a load to get them buy until summer grass turnout. This may or may not happen in some areas as pastures are very slow to grow due to lack of topsoil moisture. A widespread rain would really help and brighten moods of most everyone. Many farmers are running pivots either before or right after planting. Some pivots have been around several times this spring on alfalfa and spring planted oats. Some talk on standing hay price but nothing set in stone. One contact negotiating new

crop alfalfa in the western side of the state to longtime ranching contacts for 230.00- 240.00 on first cutting round bales.

The latest markets data can be found by visiting

at

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Notice

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WESTERN HORSE TRAIL GUIDE WANTED FOR COLORADO MOUNTAIN RANCH CHILDREN’S CAMP!! Venture outdoors with new friends, horses and children. Live and work onsite May 16-Aug. 13. Colorado mountains above Boulder, CO. Must be over 18, energetic, sincere, flexible. Must like horses and kids. References required. Call Lynn at 303-4424557, e-mail Lynn@coloradomountainranch.com, www. coloradomountainranch.com/ join-our-team 5/6

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ANR IS HIRING

A SPECIALIST FOR DAIRY PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT

See full position description via www.ucanr.edu/About/ Jobs/?jobnum=2503. The position will assist in all phases of applied dairy research and extension efforts in the northern San Joaquin Valley. A master’s degree in disciplines such as Dairy Science or a closely related field is required. The salary will be in the Assistant Specialist Rank, from Step 1 $56,600 to Step 3 $63,000 annually, or Associate Specialist Rank, Step 1 $67,400. The Assistant Specialist position is a non-career track position.

PLEASE APPLY BY MAY 12, 2023 • OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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 LLC

Brands

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, RSS, LSH. Renewed to Jan. 1, 2029. Irons available. Call 307-8563184 5/27

Services

Services

EARN $60,000/YEAR, PARTTIME in the livestock or farm equipment appraisal business. Agricultural background required. Home study course available. 800-488-7570 or www.amagappraisers.com 5/6

FORTRESS DEVELOPMENT

SOLUTIONS NOW HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSI-

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

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

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

Work from Home Opportunity

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

GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK

Solar Water Pumping Systems

Water Well Services

• Well & Pipeline Design Submersible Pump Specialist

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

(307) 436-8513 • Cell: (307) 267-1022

Financial

Brands

Dogs

BROWN FAMILY FARMS LP/ TIMBERLINE STOCK RANCH HEELER PUPS FOR SALE: Reds and blues. Born March 27, will be ready May 15. Call 406-855-2211 or 406-8556237 5/27

WORKING BORDER COLLIE

PUPPIES FOR SALE: Born March 30. Located in Powell, WY. Parents onsite. Asking $500 OBO. For pictures or more information, please call 307899-3533 5/20

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

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

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 5/20

SANDHILL BORDER COL -

LIES: 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

Auctions

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

Red Cloud, NE www.gottschcattlecompany.com

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

FARM HAND NEEDED with equipment and haying experience. Pivot system operation a plus. Year-round employment for the right person. Wage is hourly with benefits, DOE. Call Kim, 307-3500350, Farson, WY 5/27

FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE

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

Retention bonus offered to full-time employees.

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

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

COWBOY/RANCH HAND WANTED AT CROSS FOUR RANCH, MILES CITY, MT. Duties include: Moving and handling cattle, calving, branding, maintain water sources, fencing, putting out salt/mineral as needed, riding pens, etc. We offer, housing, groceries (beef), health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, profit sharing bonus, competitive wages dependent on experience. Contact Fred at 406-951-3953, Julie at 406-232-4527, e-mail resume to jnowicki@midrivers.com or mail to PO Box 70, Miles City, MT 59301 5/20

Torrington Livestock Markets

307-532-3333

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, 303773-3545 or check out our website, www.agrionefinancial. com. I will come to you and get the job done!! 5/20

FOR SALE: HISTORICAL WYOMING LIVESTOCK BRAND, LHC, BS, LTH, $1,500. Contact Charles or Nancy Herbst 307-856-3013 or 307-840-2683 5/13

WANTED RECIP COWS: Must be open!! Two to 6 years old, Red Angus or Angusbased cows. For more information, call Corie Mydland, 406-855-5598 (cell), Trans Ova Genetics 5/6

Angus

Doug Booth Family Angus Torrington, WY Offering Yearling Bulls by Private Treaty

Services Services

WYOMING BRAND REGISTERED BY GOELET GALLATIN IN 1912: LRC, BS, LSH. Irons available, seller will pay transfer fees. Renewed until 2033, $2,500. Call 307-272-4215 5/6

FOR SALE: HISTORICAL WYOMING LIVESTOCK BRAND, LSC, LBH, $1,500. Contact Charles or Nancy Herbst, 307-856-3013 or 307-840-2683 5/13 www.torringtonlivestock.com

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Paid through January 2033, RSC, RSH, $2,000. Call 307-851-4099 5/6

REGISTERED WYOMING

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

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

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

REGISTERED WYOMING

BRAND: RRC. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $2,500

OBO. Contact Gene at 307331-1049 5/6

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR

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

Featuring:

Breed Leading AI Sires

• Carcass Data Available

• Performance Data Available

• Calving Ease and Performance Bulls

• Negative for PI-BVD

Dudley - 307-532-6207

Doug - 307-532-5830

BLACK ANGUS AND BALANCER BULLS FOR SALE: Yearlings and 2-year-olds, September Farms. Call Tom Murphy, 308-470-0001 5/27

REGISTERED YEARLING

BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, 449 Carroll Lake Rd., Laramie, WY. PAP, BVD and fertility tested. Sires include: Deer Valley Wall Street, Page All Profit 9604, Page Blackfoot 7760, WXW Timberline and Worthington All Profit 576. Call to preview anytime. Page Angus Ranch, Page Family Limited Partnership. Call Tom Page, 307-7608429. EPDs on Facebook @ Page Angus 5/27

REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS YEARLING AND 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS: Private treaty, large sire groups, performance and fertility tested, delivery available. TRANGMOE ANGUS RANCH, Glendive, MT. Call 406-687-3315 or 406989-3315 6/24

Angus

YEARLING ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

60 Years of Breeding for the Total Package

Mostly AI Sired, Calving Ease and Growth Bulls, Good Carcass Traits

Delivery available EARHART FARMS, LLC

Powell, Wyoming • 307-272-8876

COMPLETE PAIR DISPER-

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

Winner, S.D. 5/13

REGISTERED ANGUS YEAR-

LING BULLS PRIVATE TREATY, BRIDGER, MT. Sires include: Niagara • Wickwire • Value Added • Full Measure • Party Top • Many suitable for heifers • Performance and carcass data available • Winding River Angus, Louis & Kathy Dubs, 406-652-7515, 406-2088643 or e-mail windingriverangus@gmail.com 5/6

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

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. 5/20

REGISTERED RED ANGUS

YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE, ready late spring. ALSO, one 2-year-old still available and ready to go now. Delivery available. For more information, call CLR Red Angus, Dan Robertson, 307431-1013 5/13

RED ANGUS HIGH-ELEVATION

YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE IN NORTHEASTERN UTAH: Out of AI and bull-bred sires. Will be trich, semen tested and fed for free until May 1. $2,000/head. Bar Lazy TL Ranch, David, 435-8281320, 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 5/6

Herefords

Simmental

ONE REGISTERED SIMMEN-

TAL 2-YEAR-OLD BULL: Sired by LCDR Progressive 106G. Excellent EPDs and disposition. Has been at high elevation. Registration number 3973094. For more information, call or e-mail Austin, 307-209-1560 or keene. austin@yahoo.com 5/27

FOUR REGISTERED SIMMEN-

TAL OPEN YEARLING HEIFERS: All sired by LCDR Progressive 106G. Registration numbers: 4065171, 4065173, 3995030, 4083494. Top EPDs. For more information, call or e-mail Austin, 307-209-1560 or keene.austin@yahoo.com 5/27

Gelbvieh

Yearling

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Longhorn

REGISTERED TEXAS LONG-

HORNS FOR SALE: Gentle pairs, trophy steers, heifers, solid and colorful bulls. Foraging, hardy, low-maintenance cattle. Horn Showcase championship lines for show, beef and pasture ornamentation with traffic stopping colors and excellent horns. Easy cattle accustomed to simple handling, great for youth. Westhaven Ranch in California, 209274-9917, e-mail swestmoore@ gmail.com or visit www.westhavenlonghorns.com To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 6/3

Charolais

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

Longhorn

REGISTERED TEXAS LONG-

HORN BULLS: Five yearling/ coming 2-year-olds. Three 2-year-olds. One 3-year-old. ONE EXCEPTIONAL herd sire. Call for catalog, Mayer Family Longhorns, 605-466-2238 or 605-786-5808 (cell) 5/27

REGISTERED LONGHORN

BULLS FOR SALE: Solid blacks and a few solid reds. Wyoming Longhorn Ranch, call 307-548-7111 or 307-2727171 5/6

Wagu

THREE YEARLING WAGYU

BULLS FOR SALE: 100% Wagyu, not registered. Call 308249-0562, 308-249-2373 or 308-254-5780 6/24

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 5/6

MERRILL MEAT COMPANY out of Encampment, WY has openings starting in May for custom exempt beef processing. Your beef will age a minimum of 18 days. In business since 1972. Call Cade Merrill to schedule your beef or with any other questions, 307-3296998 5/6

Pasture Wanted

WANTED: PASTURE

Paying a premium for good hard grass for yearling steers 150 to 1,500 head.

Call 308-765-0300

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

PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. 701523-1235 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

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

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

Fertilizer

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

Seed

Have Seed to Sell? Advertise Here!

GRASS SEED FOR SALE:

Manifest wheatgrass, Manska wheatgrass, Cache Meadow Brome, good germination, $3.90/lb. Call Big Horn Seed Company, 307-202-0704 or 307-645-3322 TFN

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

CERTIFIED WEED-FREE BARLEY STRAW: Small squares, $4/bale. ALSO, round bales available. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-7623878 or 307-202-0108, leave message 5/6 GOOD AVAILABILITY OF ROUND AND SQUARE HAY AND STRAW BALES FOR SALE: Low delivery charge at cost. Volume discounts available. Call/text 1-204-209-1066 anytime for pricing 5/6

Crop Cleanup

BENNY HERNANDEZ IS IN THE AREA AND HAS PLENTY OF HELP TO CLEANUP AND HOE YOUR CROPS. Please call 307-431-7160 5/6

Classic Cars

WANTED!! Porsches and exotic cars. Old cars and trucks 70s, 80s and older. Motorcycles, gas pumps, signs, guns and knives. Collections. Fair cash prices. Glen, 801-361-4022 5/6

Seed

Warner Ranch Seed

Serving Fremont County, Wyoming and the surrounding areas.

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

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

Call Today!

Bryan Warner • 307-850-7668 (cell)

Cutter Bees

450 GALLONS OF CUTTER BEES FOR SALE: Reasonably priced. Shoshoni, WY. Contact Rich Pingetzer, 307850-6861 5/20

Equipment

FOR SALE JOHN DEERE 7520: MFWD, 10,370 hours, cab, heat/ac, IVT transmission, front weights, $52,000. Call 307-630-3046 5/13

Joe Freund 303/341-9311

Joey Freund 303/475-6062 Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

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, 605-2246100 (home) or 605-280-3879 (cell), if no answer leave message. Pierre, S.D. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/20

GREAT GIFTS FOR GRADUATION!! Something for everyone!! Save ON BOOTS!! HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!!

GREAT selection SADDLES and tack!! 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 5/13

LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message. Located in Riverton, WY 5/6

Poultry

CONTACT PEEP PEEP POULTRY, LLC FOR A VARIETY OF POULTRY FOR SALE: Chicks, keets, ducklings, poults, hens and roos pending availability. Located in Gillette, WY. Find us on Facebook or call for appointment, 307-299-8110 5/6

Hay & Feed

WE HAVE HAY FOR SALE!! Grass hay, alfalfa, mix, cornstalks, straw and triticale. Delivery available!! Call 307630-3046 5/13

ALFALFA/GRASS MIX: First cutting, 3x3x8 bales, hay is tested, Bismarck, N.D. For more information, call 701226-2200 5/20

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 netwrapped and 2022 twine-tied grass hay. Will deliver. Call 605-224-6100 (home) or 605280-3879 (cell), if no answer leave message 5/20

HAY FOR SALE: 2022 regular and CRP grass mix, cut early, good green. Milo and millet, really green, put up right, test results, low nitrates. ALSO, 2022 wheat straw. All in netwrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying 5/13

8’ ROTARY SNOWBLOWER

LORENZ MFG: Like new, stored in barn, 3 point hookup, $3,000 OBO. Call 307-2727525. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/27

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: White 30’ disk; John Deere 960 26’ cultivator; 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; WS sleeper truck; WS 90 bbl vac truck, Pete 80 bbl vac 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. View equipment at www.BigSkyEB. com Call 406-254-1254 5/27

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

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

Equipment

Irrigation Systems

The choice is simple.

Good time management is essential to farming success. That’s why more farmers are turning to T-L center pivot irrigation systems. Hydrostatically powered, T-L’s simple design gives you the low maintenance time, cost, safety and reliability to let you manage your farm instead of calling electricians or replacing gearboxes. Simplify your complex world and make irrigation easier on you.

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

Pipe

TWO 1,200’ WADE RAIN WHEEL LINES, good shape, used last season, $6,500/ each. ALSO , 15 joints of 6” aluminum supply line available. Located in Riverton, WY. Call 307-850-2205 5/13

Property for Sale

ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! MAY 15

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

7:30-7:45 a.m., Longbranch Saloon (drive thru, call Greg); Yoder 7:50-8 a.m., Post Office/Community Building (drive thru, call Greg); Lingle

8:20-8:40 a.m., Ty’s Pit Stop; Torrington 9:10-9:30 a.m., Gary’s Gunshop. For more information, call Greg, 308750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net 5/6

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THIS IS WORTH THE TRIP TO CASPER, WY!! Enormous SAVINGS UP TO 50%!!! Giant truckload SALE. Gas, wood, pellet stoves and fireplaces. Magic City Stoves, 307-4731016 5/6

ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL

COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only 1 furnace, 25-year warranty available. Heat with wood, no splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.maximheat.com

A-1 Heating Systems. Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds TFN

Property for Sale

OREGON RANCH, Baker City, Baker County, OR. The Alder Creek pasture contains over 2,000 acres of native spring, summer and fall pasture. The rangeland is situated just east of Baker City, OR. The property is in good condition and has good perimeter fencing. The range is gently south facing slope with a variety of native grass. FIRST TIME OFFERING at just over $500 per acre for deeded and contiguous ownership, $1,095,000. Give us a call at 541-5234434, Intermountain Realty, Inc., Greg Sackos, Principal Broker, James Dunlap, Broker www.intermountainland. com 5/20

BIRD FARM RANCH | SHERIDAN, WY

Located in Big Horn’s polo/equestrian community, 320± acre unimproved ranch anchored by a live creek, irrigated meadows, a pond and wetlands adjoining lush foothill pastures. Big views of the Bighorn Mountains. OFFERED AT $4,800,000 Contact: Peter Widener | pwidener@hallandhall.com

Pipe

OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8, 2 7/8,

3.5, 5.5, and 3/4” sucker rod is available. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8 and 2 7/8 are on average

31.5’ long per joint. 3.5” and 5.5” are 42+ lengths. Pierce, CO. Call for details 970-3244580 8/26

- Morris Hite

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

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

Pipe

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

Livestock Field Services

Specializing

ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! MAY 10-14 PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER AND LATE SEASON FUR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: MAY 10: Newcastle 7:10-7:30 p.m., Voelker’s Body Shop. MAY 11 : Newcastle 6:30-6:50 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 7:20-7:40 a.m., Joe’s Grocery (drive thru, call); Moorcroft 8-8:20 a.m., The Coffee Cup (drive thru, call); Sundance 8:45-9:30 a.m., Rapid Stop; Beulah 10-10:20 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Spearfish, S.D. 10:30-

307-234-2700

800-967-1647

curt@wylr.net

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

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. As is, you dismantle and haul. 1,720’ long, $9,000.

1,560’ long, $8,600. Two Nelson P200 Big Guns on carts for 6” ringlock pipe. Includes cart, $1,500/each. Approximately 1/3 mile A&M 6” ringlock Series 55 aluminum pipe.

6”x30’ pipe. Selling as is, pipe stacked, ready to go $135/ each pipe. Call 406-600-4146, Bozeman, MT 5/20

Property for Sale

320 ACRES WITH A MILE AND A HALF OF LIVE SPRING WATER: Alpine setting. Beautiful views. Located in the Dillon, MT area. Call for pricing, Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@ sidwell-land.com 5/13

Powell 6:50-7:10 p.m., Murdoch’s (drive thru); Cody

p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy. MAY 13: Meeteetse

a.m., Elk Horn Bar; Worland 8:30-9 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 9:40-

a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 11-11:20 a.m., public restrooms/bus stop (drive thru, call); Riverton 12-1 p.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 1:201:30 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru, call); Lander 1:50-2:30 p.m., Zanders; Jeffrey City 3:30-3:50 p.m., Split Rock Cafe (drive thru); Muddy Gap 4:15-4:30 p.m., (drive thru, call); Alcova 5:155:30 p.m., (drive thru, call); Casper 6-7 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports. MAY 14: Casper 6:30-7 a.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 7:40-8 a.m., east exit on I-25 (drive thru, call); Douglas 8:30-8:50 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 9:40-10 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Lost Springs 10:10-10:20 a.m., truck pull off 1 mile east (drive thru, call); Manville 10:50-11 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Lusk 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Decker’s Grocery; Hartville 1-1:15 p.m., Miner’s & Stockman’s Restaurant (drive thru, call); Guernsey 1:30-2 p.m., Crazy Tony’s; Wheatland 2:403:10 p.m., Wheatland Travel Center; Chugwater 3:50-4 p.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Cheyenne 4:45-5:15 p.m., Tractor Supply; Archer 5:40-5:50 p.m., Home on the Ranch Processing (drive thru, call); Carpenter 6:10-6:20 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call); Pine Bluffs 6:40-7 p.m., Sinclair. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net 5/6

Curt Cox

“While preparing for the AI process, the first thing producers need to do is make sure they have their herd nutrition right,” Johnson states. “The condition a cow is in during calving really sets the stage for breeding season.”

Johnson and Porter both note cattle need to be on an increasing plane of nutrition, with an adequate body condition score when transitioning from calving to breeding. Producers will see reduced performance with females that are both too fat or too thin.

“If producers are putting time and money into AI, I really encourage them to start before winter to make sure they have their cows in the best shape so their bodies can do what we are asking them to do,” Porter states.

She notes pre-breeding vaccinations are also important and encourages producers to administer these vaccines at least 45 days prior to breeding, which is a fairly new recommendation and longer than the 30 days many producers are used to.

“I would personally prefer producers do it closer to 60 days prior to breeding, but a lot of people are still adjusting to the new research showing vaccines should be administered at least 45 days before,” she adds.

In addition to herd nutrition and vaccination protocols, Oosthuizen says it is important to perform breeding soundness exams on clean-up bulls at least 30 to 60 days prior to AI so there is plenty of time to fix a problem or replace a bull before they are needed.

Porter says producers also need to remember it takes time for cows to return to normal condition, size and function to carry another calf, and this time can be further delayed for cows who endured calving difficulty, uterine infections or disease, retained placentas or other diseases, such as metabolic disease.

Prior to breeding, Johnson notes producers should also take inventory and stock up on necessary supplies and equipment they might need for breeding day, including breeding gloves, sleeves and straw cutters.

“Producers should use a thermometer to ensure their electronic thaw units are working correctly and top off their nitrogen tanks to elevate the frost line and give them more of a cushion when handling semen,” she says.

Estrous synchronization and AI

On days when producers are actively partaking in estrous synchronization and AI, the experts agree they should keep three things in mind – following proven protocol, utilizing proper handling techniques and keeping stress to a minimum.

When it comes to deciding on a synchronization protocol, Porter notes there is a long list of options but producers shouldn’t lose sleep over trying to figure out which one is best.

“BRTF has done a phenomenal job of outlining protocols they have found to work best,” she explains. “We have used all of them out in the field, and they are all good. Despite some

of the differences shown in research, we don’t see many differences in real life.”

With this said, she simply encourages producers to pick whichever one they think will work best for them, their operation and their cattle.

“The kind of cattle producers put through these protocols is much more important than the actual protocol they choose,” she says.

In an effort to help make this decision a little easier, BRTF has put together a guide of different protocols and launched an online Estrous Synchronization Planner, which helps producers stay organized and does the necessary math required for different protocols.

“The Estrous Synchronization Planner allows producers to plug in information, like if they want to breed their cows on a particular day at 8 a.m., it might show them, with the protocol they have chosen, that to do this they will need to get up at 4 a.m. to pull CIDRs,” says Johnson. “This allows them to decide if a certain protocol will or will not work for them.”

The three specialists remind producers it is also important to handle semen and load guns correctly.

Johnson notes more people have started using quarter straws of semen, which are more sensitive to temperature change since there are more cells exposed to the exterior.

Because of this, individuals handling the semen need to ensure they keep straws below the frost line of a nitrogen tank until they need them to prevent damage to the semen.

Quietly handling cattle to avoid high stress is also critical to ensuring a high success rate when using AI.

After breeding

According to Oosthui-

zen, producers are not out of the woods after they run their last animal through the AI chute.

In fact, she notes there are a few things they need to consider following breeding to ensure AI success.

“It is recommended, if producers need to transport females after breeding, it is done within the first four days because the fertilized embryo hasn’t implanted in the uterus yet, so it is less

susceptible to stress,” she explains.

“However, if it can’t be done in the first four days, it is advisable to wait at least 45 days. Research shows these two time periods have the lowest reduction in fertility when transporting females after breeding,” she adds.

Oosthuizen also encourages producers to use pregnancy diagnosis tools and to maintain good records so

they can make good culling decisions.

She states, “Pregnancy diagnosis tools and maintaining good records will help producers get rid of females that cost them more money than they accrue, which is important on any operation.”

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

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by Lee Pitts

A Crash Landing

It’s been my observation real horsemen who know how to ride also know how to fall. This, however, is a true story of one who didn’t.

I used to work ring at a lot of horse sales – Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, Arabs, Paints, Appaloosas, fast horses, slow horses, warmbloods and horses that were not so hot. It was always exciting to sell a multi-million dollar race horse or an $18,000 mule.

I also remember the lowlights, like the consignment sale back in the 1970s when

only 10 percent of the horses sold because the consignors thought too highly of their horses.

There is one episode of this which stands out above all the rest.

At Quarter Horse sales, it has been tradition for the consignor to ride the horse into the ring and spin him around so fast everyone sitting in the front row ends up with a pile of wood chips and the byproduct of digestion in their laps.

At the auctioneer’s coaxing, the rider would then dis-

mount and remove the saddle so everyone could see the horse’s back.

At every sale, there was a very young kid piloting the horse to show how gentle the horse was, and there would also be at least one knucklehead, who when asked to dismount by the auctioneer, would instead stand up in the saddle and twirl his rope.

I’ve also seen them crack a whip, and one numbskull even fired off a blank round making the pavilion shake, but the horse slept right through it. Later, the new owner discovered his newly acquired horse was deaf and dumb.

Standing up on the saddle was the rider’s moment in the sun, his 15 seconds of fame, so to speak. I’m using the masculine term instead of feminine here because I’ve never seen a female perform such ridiculous antics.

Or, I should say, attempt to.

I’ve witnessed a few disasters when the horse moved a little, or in one case, left the building entirely with great urgency after the consignor lit a cherry bomb, which he’d obviously not rehearsed with his horse prior to the sale.

The worst crash landing I ever saw occurred in front of 2,000 hushed spectators when the horse in the ring backed up a half a step, causing the rider to fall with great velocity right on top the saddle horn. I swear people could hear the THUMP two counties away.

The rider didn’t really fall off the horse as much as he melted off of it with his only padding being the handkerchief in his back pocket.

The crowd let out a collective “Ooow” as the rider alternated between being beet red from embarrass-

ment and “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” to quote the song.

As the rope he’d been twirling fell down around his shoulders, the embarrassed rider hunkered down on one knee trying to resume normal breathing, suffering terribly from what we can only politely describe as “a groin injury.”

It’s a feeling only a man can explain, but really there are no words in the English language to adequately describe the extent of the poor man’s suffering.

Meanwhile, the bidding on the horse stopped cold, and the auctioneer gaveled down the horse for twothirds of its real value to a rancher friend of mine.

As the auctioneer tried to coax the rider out of the ring so we could resume our business, the rider walked out in a way I would describe as “a little daintily.”

A bystander carried his saddle out for him in an act of compassion.

A couple years later, I ran into my rancher friend who had purchased this horse, and I asked him what happened to the rider.

“He quit training horses after that,” my friend replied. “And, who can blame him? I hear he still walks a little funny, hasn’t sired any offspring, and he went from singing bass to soprano in the church choir. But, there is one bit of good news –he’s no longer cross-eyed.”

My friend continued, “The horse I bought from him sure turned out to be a dandy. Initially I bought him to add to the remuda, but when I saw what a great horse he was, I saved him for my own personal use. Whenever I call out his name it reminds me of the sale. We call him Thud.”

Fire season approaches

Colorado and Wyoming are facing another active year of wildfires, and the American Red Cross of Wyoming, urges everyone to get ready now and consider becoming a volunteer to help people affected by the growing number of climate-driven disasters.

“Across the country, we’re launching nearly twice as many major disaster relief operations as we did a decade ago, much of which can be attributed to the climate crisis,” said Gino Greco, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming.

“Because of this dramatic jump in the number of large disasters to which we are responding, we need more volunteers so we can continue providing relief on a near-constant basis to make sure families are supported when they need it most,” Greco adds.

LEFT: Big smiles –Burkely Waite flashes a big smile while loving on some newborn lambs, a feeling many producers hope to have after a successful lambing season. Laura Taliferro Pearson photo

RIGHT: Lambing season – Many sheep producers have started or will soon start the busiest and most important season of the year – lambing season. Mary Collins shows off her excitement while playing in a jug full of lambs. Laura Taliferro Pearson photo