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A Look Inside Publisher Dennis Sun discusses fluctuating ag prices...... .......................................Page 2 Tressa Lawrence shares quinoa taco bowl recipe......Page 7 Windy Kelley highlights recent and current weather conditions. .......................................Page 8 Extension Educator provides rangeland considerations.......... .....................................Page 15

Quick Bits Beef Workshop

Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame honors 2022 inductees Pat and Sharon O’Toole and Scott Keith are recognized as this year’s Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees. The Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame has been honoring Wyoming’s agriculture

leaders since 1992. Scott Keith Scott grew up ranching near Kaycee and developed a passion for agriculture at a young age, according to his loved ones. He was extremely involved

with Wyoming agriculture and left a lasting impact on the state. Scott passed away in 2021. “Scott was a passionate advocate for the livestock and forage industry in Wyoming and a cherished

friend,” writes nominator Cindy Garretson-Weibel. Ag involvement Scott served as a spokesperson for Wyoming agriculture and advocated for the ranching industry

Please see INDUCTEES on page 5

College Champions

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a self-driven program in which producers assume responsibility for producing a high-quality, safe and wholesome food product. The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will be hosting a BQA and beef management workshop on June 30 in Sundance and July 1 in Sheridan from 3-6 p.m. For more information, contact Alex Orozco-Lopez at 559-201-3433 or e-mail aorozcol@uwyo.edu.

Sale Date

The Wyoming Bureau of Land Management announced the oil and gas lease sale originally scheduled for June 22-23, 2020 is now scheduled for June 29-30, 2022. The date for this sale has shifted slightly to complete the analyses required under the National Environmental Policy Act and allow time for protest resolution. To view the errata announcing the adjusted sale dates, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2015621/570.

Beef Council

Gov. Gordon recently appointed Arley George of Cody to the Wyoming Beef Council (WBC). WBC programs are funded by the $1-per-head Beef Checkoff collected on all Wyoming cattle. George’s term on the board begins immediately and will expire June 30, 2025 with the possibility of reappointment for an additional threeyear term.

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Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Montana. These low-interest federal disaster loans are available in Carbon, Park and Stillwater counties. The deadline to apply for property damage is Aug. 15. The deadline to apply for economic injury is March 16, 2023. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/, call 800659-2955 or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information.

CNFR champion – Saddle bronc rider Shae Fournier of McNeese State University won the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) Saddle Bronc Champion title on June 18 in Casper at the Ford Wyoming Center. Shae rode Jerry’s Delight for an 81-point ride, earning him third place in the short round. Overall, he rode for a cumulative of 315 points. Jackie Jensen Photography photo

NIRA crowns national champions during CNFR in Casper Casper – The College Nationals Finals Rodeo (CNFR) hosted top contestants in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) June 14-18 at the Ford Wyoming Center. Several contestants representing the Cowboy State were in attendance, and 2022 CNFR champions were crowned. Bareback riding Ty Pope of Missouri Valley College (MVC) took

WAIC recognizes Cooley Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAIC) named Andrea Cooley, a fourth grade teacher at West Side Elementary in Worland, as the 2022 Educator of the Year. WAIC was formed in 1986 with the vision to help students understand Wyoming resources. The statewide nonprofit is committed to making a difference and provide educational resources. A highlight of the program is the bookmark contest. Within the last seven years, the focus has been on developing a curriculum and finding educators who will champion the resource for their students, classrooms and their school. Cooley is a teacher who has done just that. Cooley has inspired the movement to introduce WAIC curriculum, and her entire grade-level team has used the Wyoming Stewardship Project curriculum extensively inside their classrooms. Stewardship project and standards The Wyoming Stewardship Project is aligned to the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards, focusing on science and social studies. The project focuses on second through fifth grade and has three units for each grade level: agriculture; minerals and energy; and outdoor recreation and tourism. The Wyoming Stewardship Project only comes alive for students when a teacher tells the story and connects the story to the community. Cooley has also been the driving force in creating a new school garden and partners with local services, including the Washakie County Extension Office, the community garden Please see WAIC on page 4

home the gold buckle as the CNFR Bareback World Champion. Pope finished in fourth place in the first round with a 79.5-point ride, and tied for second-place in round two with Cole Franks, also of MVC, with a 79.5-point ride. In round three he tied for seventh place in round three with Gauge McBride of Panola College (PANOLA) with a 74.5-point ride and placed first in Please see CNFR on page 14

Annual celebration 110th WSF brings summer fun to Douglas This year’s Wyoming State Fair (WSF) offers new, exciting entertainment, along with traditional fair favorites for the whole family to enjoy. Stop by the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas Aug. 16-20 to enjoy Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association PRCA rodeos, livestock shows, carnival rides, fried foods, entertainment and to celebrate the WSF’s 110th anniversary. “I’m so excited to see the state of Wyoming come together,” says WSF General Manager Courtny Conkle. “I view the WSF as a giant family reunion, and being able to create something that’s a representation of everything we have to be grateful for and proud of in our state is something we all deserve.” Entertainment There will be no shortage of entertaining events at this year’s WSF. “We are looking forward to a really fun 110th WSF this year,” says Conkle. “We’ve got some new entertainment we will be featuring.” Conkle is especially excited for the Nerveless Nocks performances, featuring a motor sports and Please see WSF on page 6

CWFR celebrates 75th anniversary Casper – The Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo (CWFR) will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with events July 8-16. Fair goers won’t want to miss nine actionpacked days of fun and excitement. From carnival rides, a parade, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo performances and livestock shows, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Youth exhibitors looks forward to fair Casper natives, 13-year-old Bridger and 12-year-old Josie Haigler are looking forward to showing their sheep and goat projects at the CWFR. Bridger will be going into eighth grade, but is most excited to show his two

sheep, Kimber and Bergara. This year marks his fifth year as a 4-H exhibitor at the fair. He says, “Showing sheep is a lot easier than showing pigs, but being able to show livestock is really my favorite part about going to the CWFR.” One of his proudest accomplishments showing at the fair was winning the Grand Champion Award in his division with his pig project in 2020. Today, he focuses on showing sheep, but he offers future contestants some words of advice, “Just try your hardest, do your best and enjoy it.” Josie will be going into seventh grade

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Tough It Out As we get closer to the Fourth of July, those in agriculture are watching calf and yearling cattle, lamb, hay and grain prices. Those in the livestock or farming business, and their bankers, are trying to figure out if the cost of From the Publisher raising these cattle and lambs is Dennis Sun starting to outgrow the prices we hope to receive this fall. We all start shaking the dice this time of the year. Cows and bulls at the local auctions keep going up, but are they meeting the price of inputs? Inputs such as inflation-driven fuels, fertilizer, pickups and every day needs are rising. Will the prices for lambs, calves and yearlings overcome the high prices of inputs? As we complain, we do have to realize, in our region, we can raise calves and lambs cheaper than other areas in the country. Our land taxes and the costs of ranching are cheaper here. We don’t need to fertilize our summer grazing lands like they do in the eastern and southern parts of the U.S. With their smaller herds, the cost of raising an animal goes up quite a bit. I always thought prices at this time of the year gave a pretty good indication of prices this fall. In the last few years, especially with calves and yearlings, the prices started on a downward slide. But this year, it could be going in the opposite direction. The reason I’m saying this is, demand for beef is growing and cattle numbers are declining. Both are expected to continue these patterns for the year. With the demand for hamburger growing, the U.S. is importing a lot of cattle as the packers need the lean beef to go with the extra fat our fat cattle are producing right now. With high inflation and the threat of a recession a factor, these unknowns could really hurt us. Unknowns are hard to plan around. The biggest unknown out there is what the White House is going to do next. They need to stop blaming others for our problems and find practical solutions to get America out of this mess. We sure don’t need a national handout now. While $2,000 was nice to receive, we are paying for it now. A big positive now is the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 was signed into law on June 16. The Agriculture Transportation Coalition estimates 22 percent of U.S. agricultural exports in 2021 were not delivered because of unreasonable shipping practices. This law will address challenges at the ports, including aging infrastructure and shipping issues leading to excessive detention, demurrage fees and declined or canceled shipments. The U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says of the timeliness of the bill, “In these times of rising input costs, it has never been more important to maximize the value of our agricultural products, and the best way to do that now is to ensure access to the international marketplace. This legislation takes important steps forward in improving the shipping services available to U.S. exporters.” In times like this, we’ll take any positives.

GUEST OPINIONS Shaping and Living the Code of the West By Congresswoman Liz Cheney

Congratulations to the Wyoming Stock Growers (WSGA) on 150 years of ‘working to shape and live the code of the West.’ Since before Wyoming attained statehood, WSGA has worked hard to define private property rights and strengthen ranchers’ ability to feed a growing nation. In 1872, when the WSGA was formed, Wyoming was a territory consisting of just five counties: Albany, Carbon, Laramie, Sweetwater and Uinta. Those counties divided the state into five sections stretching from Colorado to the Montana border. Over the past 150 years, Wyoming has evolved from cow-towns defined by proximity to army forts, rail lines, rivers and other geographical features determining accessibility into a bustling economy defined by tourism, energy production and, of course, our agricultural industry. In many aspects, Wyoming has changed dramatically over the last centuryand-a-half, but there are many things about our state which look the same today. Through it all, WSGA has been there to stand up for agriculture industry and protect our cherished natural resources. Organizations such as the WSGA are crucial to ensuring the voices of our agriculture industry are

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heard, both in the Wyoming State Capitol and in Washington, D.C. It is vitally important for our industries to have the ability to make an impact in both the legal and lawmaking arenas so decisionmakers and elected officials have the opportunity to understand and are aware of how decisions they make will affect those on the ground who are responsible for powering, feeding and clothing our nation. Given the important role WSGA plays in standing up for our state’s interests, the association is beyond fortunate to have

an advocate such as WSGA Executive Vice President Jim Magagna at the helm. Jim has testified before Congress on numerous occasions, highlighting and elevating Wyoming’s needs and emphasizing how damaging federal government red tape and ill-conceived regulations can be on our ag industry. Thanks to his leadership, the WSGA is continuing to fulfill its mission to serve the livestock businesses and families of Wyoming by protecting their economic, legislative, regulatory, judicial, environmental, custom and cultural interests.

It has been a pleasure and an honor to work with the WSGA on important legislation since I took office in 2017. This includes repealing the Bureau of Land Management’s dangerous Planning 2.0, introducing legislation to expand livestock markets by allowing state-inspected meat to be sold across state lines, blocking dangerous efforts to usurp private property rights through misguided federal rules such as Waters of the U.S., reforming weaponized regulations such as the Endangered Species Act, using well intended acts such as National Environmental Policy Act or the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and others to inhibit multiple use of federal lands, and much more. Not enough can be said about the invaluable work and service the WSGA does for its members or for our state. I want to congratulate everyone with the association on the tremendous work that has been accomplished over the past 150 years and know WSGA will continue to play an essential role in the shaping the future of Wyoming in the decades ahead. Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) serves as Wyoming’s lone member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives. She can be reached at cheneyforms. house.gov/contact/.

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NCBA expresses disappointment

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) expressed strong disappointment in the House passage of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, which incorporates the Meat and Poultry Investigator Act. “Rising food, fuel and fertilizer prices are hurting cattle producers around the country, but Congress is relentlessly focused on political posturing through this special investigator bill,” said NCBA Vice President of Governmental Affairs Ethan Lane. “NCBA strongly supports fairness and transparency in the market, but Congress is wasting time with legislative proposals in search of a problem while ignoring real issues impacting cattle producers.” The special investigator section of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act would create a new position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate broad “anticompetitive” matters. Unfortunately, this position duplicates the work of numerous federal investigative agencies – including the USDA Packers and Stockyards Division, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Trade Commission and Department of Homeland Security – who have existing authority, staff and budget to investigate anticompetitive actions. This bill is also unfunded, which will divert critical resources away from the Agricultural Marketing Service of USDA at the expense of critical programs producers rely on such as market data reporting, meat grading and the Cattle Contract Library pilot program. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration and NCBA urges all senators to reject this proposal.

Land acquisition appealed

Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wyoming is appealing a massive acquisition of land by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Natrona and Carbon counties. The state has concerns the BLM did not involve the public in the acquisition process and the environmental assessment did not adequately consider impacts on tax revenues, school funding, grazing, mineral development and other natural resources. Gordon emphasized the challenge to the acquisition is focused on the adequacy and proper adherence to the process that occurred. He supports the expansion of public access for hunters and anglers, as well as opportunities for recreation. He also recognizes the rights of private landowners to sell their land as they see fit. “It is about whether the federal government can increase its land holdings without public scrutiny or should it adhere to the same transparent process private landowners are subject to if they sought to purchase or exchange federal land,” Gordon said. To buy or sell land, the state must have a 60-day comment period and hold two public votes of the State Board of Land Commissioners. A copy of the State’s Notice of Appeal may be found at drive.google.com/file/d/13g5EJrpwKYgkt8kEZa1VA 26xtW_T6gus/view.

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USDA provides assistance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to provide up to $200 million in assistance for specialty crop producers who incur eligible on-farm food safety program expenses to obtain or renew a food safety certification in calendar years 2022 or 2023. USDA’s new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program will help to offset costs for specialty crop producers to comply with regulatory requirements and market-driven food safety certification requirements, which is part of USDA’s broader effort to transform the food system to create a more level playing field for small and medium producers and a more balanced, equitable economy for everyone working in food and agriculture.

WGFD seeks input

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is asking for input on a recommendation to change how preference points work in moose and Bighorn sheep license draws. The proposal – researched and drafted by the Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce – suggests WGFD change from a preference point draw to a weighted bonus points draw. The proposed changes would impact the way Wyoming moose and Bighorn sheep licenses are issued for residents and nonresidents. Under Wyoming’s current system, dictated by Wyoming State Law and the WGFD Commission regulation, 75 percent of the available moose and sheep licenses go in a preference point draw where applicants are ranked based on their points; the remaining 25 percent are randomly allocated. The more points a hunter has, the higher chance of drawing. With the taskforce’s proposal, preference points would operate differently in the draw. There are three main components to the proposal: • Transition from a prescriptive draw where 75 percent of licenses are drawn from the top point holders to a system which is completely random. • Transition to a weighted bonus point system where an applicant’s advantage in the draw increases exponentially with each subsequent year they continue to apply. The taskforce recommends this be implemented by squaring an applicant’s total number of bonus points. • Delay implementation by up to four years from the date the law is effective to provide a transition period to long-term applicants with the highest numbers of preference points. The taskforce’s proposal was signed in May and is being studied by the Wyoming Legislature’s Travel, Wildlife and Recreation Committee. There is currently no draft bill. WGFD is collecting public input on the taskforce’s proposal to offer to the committee for consideration in their interim study discussions. A short survey form is available at wgfd.wyo.gov and will be open until Aug. 1.

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On June 14, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, welcomed Pat O’Toole, president of Family Farm Alliance, to the committee. O’Toole testified before the committee at a hearing to examine short- and long-term solutions to extreme drought in the western U.S. Barrasso introduced O’Toole to the committee prior to his testimony by saying, “Pat has been a member of the Family Farm Alliance’s Board of Directors since 1998. He was named as the organization’s fifth president in March 2005. He is a former member of the Wyoming House of Representatives,” he continued. “He and his wife Sharon live on a ranch that has been in her family since 1881, which was nine years before Wyoming even became a state. The O’Toole family and Ladder Ranch were the recipients of the 2014 Wyoming Leopold Environmental Stewardship Award.” “Pat graduated from Colorado State University and has a strong background in irrigated agriculture. His understanding of the water needs of rural, western ranching communities in the Upper Basin is going to prove valuable to today’s hearing. Pat, again, thanks for making the trip and for joining us today. Welcome to the committee,” said Barrasso. In his written testimony, O’Toole pointed out the domino effect of drought and brutal wildfires in the West. “Today’s hearing could not come at a better time. Americans are facing rising food costs and the potential for global famine looms on the horizon. Amid concerns of higher food prices and growing concerns of a looming global wheat shortage, the recent national infant formula shortage has further underscored the importance of a strong national domestic food supply system,” wrote O’Toole. “Fierce western wildfire disasters are becoming an annual occurrence. This underscores the importance of improving on-the-ground management and restoration actions which can lead to improved forest health, which benefits every western watershed’s water supply capability,” said O’Toole. O’Toole concluded by emphasizing the importance of local decision-making in western water management. For more information on O’Toole’s testimony and the hearing, visit energy.senate.gov.

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WAIC continued from page 1 and other businesses in the area. The garden has provided many hands-on experiences for students, and the food produced in the garden has been donated to over 100 families. WAIC recognition WAIC Vice President Megan Degenfelder was able to surprise Cooley and recognize her before the end of the school year. Degenfelder commented, “As a board member, we don’t always get to see the work of WAIC in the classroom. It was such an honor to surprise Ms. Cooley with the award and hear students and parents alike cheering and chanting her name. Our teachers really make the difference in bringing this curriculum to life.” Her students truly enjoy learning through the Wyoming Stewardship Project and from her. She is a great ambassador for this program, she added. Cooley will be recognized during the week of the Wyoming State Fair by the Congressional delegation and receive a $2,500 cash prize at the 2022 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Picnic Aug. 17 at Riverside Park in Douglas. This article is courtesy of the Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Recognizing education – Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom Vice President Megan Degenfelder awards Andrea Cooley with the Educator of the Year Award at her school, West Side Elementary in Worland. Cooley teaches fourth grade. Courtesy photo

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BLM seeks input The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Buffalo Field Office is seeking input on a proposed land exchange which, if approved, would increase public access by creating an approximately 10,347-acre contiguous block of public lands in northern Campbell County. The BLM will prepare an environmental assessment to analyze the proposal and is initiating a 45-day public comment period. The BLM and the Quarter Circle 7 Ranch are proposing to exchange, in two phases, approximately 2,372 acres of non-federal land for up to 4,678 acres of isolated and scattered BLM-administered parcels. Not all the lands the BLM has identified would be exchanged; rather, the exchange would be completed on an equal value basis in accordance with federal regulations. The exchange would unlock access to 2,500 acres of public land nominated by the public through the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act, providing more opportunities for recreational activities such as hiking, hunting and more. “Part of our assessment is determining whether the exchange is in the public’s interest,” said Buffalo Field Manager Todd Yeager. “Hearing from the public early in the process is important.” The BLM will host a public scoping meeting on July 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the Campbell County Public Library. Written comments must be submitted by Aug. 8, and may be submitted at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanningui/project/2019435/510, by e-mail sent to blm_wy_buffalo_wymail@blm.gov or by mail to BLM Buffalo Field Office, Attn: Quarter Circle 7 Land Exchange, 1425 Fort Street, Buffalo, WY 82834. For more information, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2019435/510 or contact the Buffalo Field Office at 307-684-1100.

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INDUCTEES continued from page 1 throughout his lifetime. “Scott was always trying to better the agriculture industry in Wyoming and the producers he cherished,” Cindy says. Scott attended Casper College (CC) and the University of Wyoming (UW) to receive an associate degree in agriculture and a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness. During the 1980s, Scott worked as an ag loan officer for the Production Credit Association, then First Interstate Bank in Casper. Scott was able to develop life-long relationships with ag producers during this time. Scott worked for MoorMan Manufacturing through the 1990s as a district sales manager and an area sales manager, where he “excelled in leadership development, whether it was developing an employee, a colleague or an agriculture producer,” says Cindy.

He joined the Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness Division in 2002 as the forage and co-op development program specialist. He was then promoted to the livestock and forage program manager. “Scott was responsible for the promotion of the Wyoming hay and forage industry and in 2005, he revitalized the Wyoming State Fair Hay Show,” says Cindy. “Scott continued to showcase the hay industry and generate excitement and enthusiasm about Wyoming hay and forage across the U.S.” Scott, along with seedstock producers, worked to develop the Wyoming Livestock Genetics Association to promote livestock genetics in Wyoming. “Scott loved good cattle and few could judge cattle as well as he could,” says Cindy. “He had a

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knack for recognizing excellent genetics.” Scott initiated the development of the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming program to get youth involved with cattle. Through this program, a high school student was paired with a donated heifer, and an experienced seedstock producer mentored the student. The emphasis was to educate youth in cattle production with a real-life opportunity to raise cattle. Scott joined the BigIron Auctions team in 2016 as an area sales representative and was later promoted to the district manager. “Scott’s passion for Wyoming agriculture lived on as he was able to help producers sell and buy equipment,” says nominator Kurt Campbell of BigIron Auctions. He was also involved with the Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA) and Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA), as well as served as chairman for the Wyoming AgXpo. Community service Aside from Scott’s extensive involvement within the agriculture industry, he was also involved with the local community. Scott served on the Casper Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee, the Natrona County Conservation District, and he served as the president for the Casper Swim Club, the Kelly Walsh Booster Club and the Kelly Walsh Quarterback Club. “Scott was truly a Wyoming ag professional,” says Kurt. “His love for Wyoming and all facets of the ag industries motivated him to be the best he could be. He will be sorely missed, and his career and personal efforts will live on.” In honor of Scott, a $1,000 scholarship was set up for one UW student and one CC student who is majoring in agricultural business or a related

degree. The O’Tooles Pat and Sharon, along with their daughter Meghan and son Eamon, operate the Ladder Ranch in Carbon County. Sharon’s family has stewarded the same land since 1881. Accomplishments Pat and Sharon’s dedication to agriculture and the Western lifestyle is evident through their accomplishments. Sharon is a full-time rancher and a talented journalist who mainly writes about the West, natural resources and the issues affecting agriculture and food production. She writes a monthly column for The Shepherd magazine and has authored two children’s books about ranch life, the sesquicentennial poem for the WSGA and writes a blog about ranch life. “Sharon uses her skills to inspire readers of all ages,” writes Libby Crews Wood. “Her words remind me, I, too, am connected to the land.” In addition, Pat speaks extensively to water user groups and agencies. He served in the Wyoming Legislature, and on the presidentially-appointed Western Water Policy Commission. He is the current president of the Family Farm Alliance, which represents western irrigators. Pat has testified before the U.S. House Resource Committee on water, agriculture and land use issues in Wyoming and in the West. “Pat has always been a vocal and effective advocate for agriculture, and I have especially appreciated his dedication to western water issues,” writes Cat Urbigkit. Pat and Sharon are active members of WSGA, WWGA, Wyoming Farm Bureau, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Colorado Wool Growers Association. Conservation efforts The O’Tooles strive to conserve their ranch, which is home to one of

Lasting legacy – Sharon and Pat O’ Toole are 2022 inductees into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. They operate the sixth-generation Ladder Ranch while advocating for agriculture and conserving the land. Courtesy photo

North America’s largest elk herds, one of the only thriving mule deer herds in the region, Greater sage grouse, Colorado cutthroat trout and Gambel oak. “Ranching is a team effort, and Pat and Sharon O’Toole have been working together to build the Ladder Livestock Company and the Ladder Ranch,” writes nominator Randy Teeuwen. “The ranch has been home to the O’Toole family for six generations and they are active in community, agricultural and political affairs and keeping the Western heritage alive.” Pat and Sharon received the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award in 2016 in recognition of their work on water and conservation issues in Wyoming. They also received the Partners for Wildlife award from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for stream management practices on Battle Creek in 2008. The Ladder Ranch participates in the Sage Grouse Initiative, the Conservation Stewardships Program and the U.S. Fish

and Wildlife’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife program. Pat serves on the board of directors for the Intermountain Joint Venture, a public/private group which advocates for migratory birds. He also serves on the boards of Partners for Conservation, Farm Foundation and Solutions from the Land. “Pat and Sharon’s efforts in conservation, water development, fish, bird and wildlife habitat and grazing rights and programs have been critical to the success of the Ladder Ranch and the general health and sustainability of the ag and hospitality culture,” writes Mike Sullivan. The O’Tooles and Scott Keith will be honored and inducted into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame at the annual picnic set for Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Riverside Park in Douglas. Call 307-234-2700 or e-mail roundup@wylr.net for more information. Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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WSF continued from page 1 circus-style show included with the fair admission. “The Nerveless Nocks will have a motorcycle globe, as well as some really cool stunts,” she says. She notes the Nerveless Nocks will perform many times throughout the fair, so there will be plenty of opportunities to witness the gravity defying performances. The Pirate Parrot Show is another entertaining event making its way to the fair this year.

“We are super excited about the Pirate Parrot Show featuring a lifesized pirate ship and a very immersive experience featuring live birds,” says Conkle. “Fair goers will be able learn a bit about the birds and the Pirate Parrot Show conservation efforts. It will be super fun but also educational, which is our goal here at the fair.” The WSF will also feature fascinating magic shows and intriguing trancenosis hypnotist perfor-

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UW celebrates awardees

On June 17, at its annual spring conference, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension celebrated awardees who earned recognition from professional associations at the state and national level. Cole Ehmke, former community development specialist for the UW Extension, received the Epsilon Sigma Phi Eta Chapter Mid-Career Service recognition for his 2021 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory. Feliciana Turner, performance improvement and health equity manager for the Wyoming Department of Health, received the 2021 Friend of Wyoming Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Award. In collaboration with UW Extension, Turner developed a web-based survey instrument to gather statewide feedback from the public on Wyoming’s health improvement plan. In addition, two UW Extension Educators received national recognition from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents for their exemplary performance. Chance Marshall of Fremont County received the Achievement Award and Brian Sebade of Albany County earned the Distinguished Service Award. UW Extension Educator Emily Swinyer of Sheridan County received the Rookie 4-H Educator Award from the Wyoming Association of Extension 4-H Agents. The Rookie Award recognizes outstanding 4-H leaders with less than three years of service in the state. Extension Educators Joddee Jacobson of Natrona County and Kim Fry of Campbell County earned national awards for their leadership and service. Jacobson received the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Achievement in Service Award, which celebrates exceptional performance in members who have served more than three and less than seven years in extension youth programs. Fry received the NAE4-HA Distinguished Service Award, recognizing more than seven years of exceptional performance in extension youth programs.

mances by award winning hypnotist Michael Mezmer. His shows offer a chance for anyone in the crowd to become hypnotized themselves, and he always keeps the audience wanting to see more. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper 110th anniversary without rodeo events. This year’s WSF features the PRCA Rodeo and Steer Roping, along with PRCA Slack and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association Breakaway. This year’s WSF also features talented musicians. The Western country singer Tris Munsick will perform a free concert Thursday, Aug.18 at 9 p.m., and the main concert will be Friday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Conkle says the WSF is planning to release more information on who is per-

forming on July 1. Endowment auction The WSF Endowment Fund was created in 2018 to create a more stable and consistent funding avenue for the WSF. The endowment ensures there is a bright and sustainable future for the WSF. “In 2018, when the endowment was written into statute, it was really with the emphasis we could build a bright and sustainable future for the fair,” Conkle says. This year, the WSF is hosting a virtual endowment auction on June 27 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. One hundred percent of the auction proceeds will go to the WSF Endowment Fund. “This year is the first ever Inaugural WSF Endowment Auction,” says Conkle. Conkle says the one-of-

OBITUARIES

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Paul Lowham

Sept. 4, 1940 – April, 24, 2022

Paul Lowham passed away peacefully on April 24 in Jackson Hole, following a brief illness. A fourth generation Wyoming native, Paul was raised in Evanston, where his family owned the Lowham Ranch. Paul’s first home was a sheep wagon, which served as his family’s temporary home while his father and mother managed the CL Bar Ranch outside of Cora. Paul attended high school in Evanston and served as senior class president before attending Colorado State University,

and then the University of Wyoming (UW) where he earned degrees in agriculture and business. At UW, Paul met his wife, Judy Scott, and they were married in 1961 at a private ceremony on the bride’s family ranch near Douglas. Paul began his early business career working at several western banks including Bank of America and First National Bank of Rawlins. In later years, he would serve on the board of directors of the Wyoming National Bank in Casper. Deciding a career in real estate was more to his taste, Paul joined Barnard Realty in 1968 and focused his attention on the sale of ranches throughout the state of Wyoming. He later formed his own brokerage firm, Lowham Associates, and became the leading ranch broker in the Rocky Mountains in the 1970s and 80s. During his brokerage career, Paul was responsible of the sale of virtually every major ranch in the state of Wyoming including the 3-T Ranch, the Sullivan Ranch, the

“We’re looking forward to celebrating our 110th birthday.” – Courtny Conkle, Wyoming State Fair a-kind auction items will improve guests’ experiences at the WSF and are specific featured items which are unable to be purchased elsewhere. “Really, the only place to access this kind of experience is going to be through the endowment auction,” she says. “Items in the auction include exclusive parking, first access, backstage access for the concert, VIP access for all of the night shows, etc., so there’re some really cool items. You can’t put a price on these items, there’s just no other way to get them other than participating in the endowment auction.” Polo Ranch and the Trail Creek Ranch, among others. During this time, Paul and his business partners acquired and operated a number of significant ranch properties including the Lake Ranch in Hulett, the Sierra Madre Ranch in Saratoga and the Crazy Woman Ranch in Buffalo. Paul and his brother, Hugh, also continued to own and operate the Lowham Ranch in Evanston, earning numerous recognitions for their successful efforts to improve the water and wildlife resources on the ranch. Paul also had a successful career in real estate development. In the 1970s, Paul joined Bill and Bob Barnard to form Barnard & Lowham, which developed a number of residential, commercial and industrial properties including the Westgate Park developments and the Vista West communities in Casper. To service these communities, Paul formed the Vista West Water Company which continues to provide water to these communities today. In 1978, Paul and his partners purchased the 4,000-acre Wyoming Hereford Ranch in Cheyenne from the Neilson Family. In the decades to follow, Paul developed the highly acclaimed communities of HR Ranch, Archer Ranch and, most recently, JL Ranch, named after his

Conkle encourages Wyomingites to participate in the auction to support the WSF and hopes everyone stops out to the WSF this year. “It’s been another interesting year for everyone, and being able to just let down our hair and have some fun and get together is what the WSF is all about,” she says. “We’re looking forward to celebrating our 110th birthday.” For more information, visit wystatefair.com. Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net. wife, Judy. In 1989, Paul handled the sale of the Brown Ranch in Jackson Hole. Paul and his family then joined as partners the in the development of the communities of Indian Springs Ranch and Indian Trails. Paul and his wife built their own home at Indian Springs Ranch where they resided until his wife passed away in 2004. Paul was not only a remarkable business leader, but he was a devoted father and grandfather. His children and his grandchildren were a central focus of his life, particularly in later years. He enjoyed countless game nights next to the fire with his grandchildren, and he delighted in sharing stories of his Wyoming heritage with them and encouraging them to keep Western values as a central part of their lives. Paul is survived by his significant other Barbara Hauge of Jackson Hole; son Mark of McLean, Va.; daughter Deborah of West Palm Beach, Fla. and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Hugh of Lander. An informal celebration will be held at the Lowham Residence in Jackson Hole on July 5. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Lowham Fund at the University of Wyoming.

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OBITUARIES

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Dwight Edward Gilbert Sept. 16, 1945 – May 15, 2022

Dwight Edward Gilbert passed away May 15 at his home with his wife Dawn by his side after a battle with cancer. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother, and will be greatly missed by family and many friends. Dwight was born to Harvey and Loretta (Schaefer) Gilbert on Sept. 16, 1945, in Minot, N.D., the second of seven children and was raised farming. The Gilberts moved their family to Powell when Dwight was a young boy, and the family farmed on Heart Mountain. Dwight met his best friend and love of his life Dawn (Hunder) Gilbert in Powell while they were attending Powell High School. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and served as a corpsman in Vietnam, providing medical care to the Marine Corps. He looked so good in his uniform, he used to charge the girls 25 cents for a look at all the handsomeness, or at least this is what he told his little sister, Debbie, who loved to listen to her big brother tell stories. He returned to Powell after serving in the Navy for four years and married his bride, Dawn. Shortly after they married, they moved to southern California, where Dwight worked in the oil

field for three years. They returned to Powell and moved into the home place on Gilbert Farms. They had three children: Dusty, Derek and Desiree, and raised them working hard on the farm. Dwight farmed throughout his life, working for his father before moving to California, and then on his own. He was able to carry on the family farm after his father retired from farming. Dwight continued farming even through this year. Over his 60 years of farming, he raised many crops including malt barley, beans, grass seed and sugarbeets. He did his work well, thriving as a farmer on Heart Mountain, even through many tough years. He was a wonderful provider for his family, always leading by example with perseverance, grit and generosity. He enjoyed many activities outside of farming. He was an avid collector of many things, but some of his most special collections included Czechoslovakian Art Glass, an International Harvester toy tractor collection and most recently, metal art decorating the home place on Gilbert Farms, enjoyed by all who drive by. He was a big fan of the Denver Broncos. You could find him cheering on his team from his chair on Sundays. He was a member of many clubs throughout his life, including Knights of Columbus and Czechoslovakian Collectors Association. He was also an active member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church. When he was a young man, he rode dirt bikes with his friends and sons. He also loved playing softball, where he played as a pitcher until age 55.

Roy Edgar "Ed" Baker

March 23, 1946 – June 13, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Roy Edgar “Ed” Baker, 76, will be held at 5:30 p.m., June 25 at the Douglas Baptist Church in Douglas with Pastor Tom Strock officiating. Ed passed away June 13, at the Memorial Hospital in Converse County in Douglas. He was born March 23, 1946 in Douglas. Ed was the son of Roy Calvin and Ferol Dorothy (Manning) Baker and was a lifelong rancher in Converse

County. He received his education in Converse County, graduating from the Douglas High School in 1964. He attended Casper College and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He ranched with his parents north of Douglas, where he did reclamation work. Ed was married to Linda Diane Kothe on Aug. 1, 1970 in Glenrock. Ed and Linda bought a ranch on Bedtick Road, south of Douglas, in 1985, where they ranched with their sons. Ed served on the LaPrele Irrigation board. He enjoyed working on his equipment and repurposing different things on the ranch. Ed was preceded in death by his father Roy on June 29, 1989; mother Ferol on Aug. 16, 1994; and infant brother David Lee Baker on April 9, 1943. He is survived by his

When he hung up his cleats, Dwight became a golfer, which he loved to do with his children and grandchildren. One of the collections he started in his 70s was his tattoo collection. He had the things he loved the most inked onto his skin with bright colors. He was preceded in death by his brother Doyle Gilbert; his mother Loretta Gilbert; his father Harvey Gilbert and his sisters Delaine Lamb and Dian Gilbert. He is survived by his wife Dawn; brother Doug Gilbert; sisters Dorene (Gary) Asay and Deb Karst; brother-in-law Curt Lamb; children Dusty (Connie) Gilbert, Derek (Kim) Gilbert, Desiree (Brandy) Pettet; former and forever son-inlaw Mike (Toni) Wainscott; grandchildren Josh Gilbert, Jessica Gilbert, Heather (Johnny) Williams, Lydia Gilbert, Eddie Gilbert, Katie Gilbert, Cecilia Gilbert, Bridget Gilbert, Vincent Gilbert, Nathan (Megan) Gilbert, Elijah Gilbert, Matthew (Savana) Gilbert, Mark Gilbert, Danielle Gilbert, Andrew Gilbert, Olivia Gilbert, Mycah Wainscott, Denton Wainscott, Mitchel Wainscott and Bristol Pettet; as well as one great-grandchild Damian Williams. Above all, Dwight loved God, family and this country. He served all three well throughout his life. As the Bible says, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race and I have kept the faith.” On the day when the ALMIGHTY ONE extends his hand to you, HE will say, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” come rest in my loving arms! Dwight’s purpose now is to pray for us, until we meet again. A viewing was held on May 22 at 5 p.m., at St. Barbara’s Church. A rosary followed at 6 p.m., and the memorial service was held May 23 at 9 a.m., also at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, with the burial following. wife Linda Baker; sons Rick (Andrea) Baker and Tim (Jennifer) Baker; sister Kathy (Dave) Blaylock all of Douglas; grandchildren Dean Baker, Lee (Natalie) Baker, Ryen Rater, Ty Baker, Garrett Vanderpool, Sydnee Vanderpool, Lilly Baker and Hannah Baker; and great-grandchildren Layla Baker and Weston Baker. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be all of his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Ranchers’ Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Converse County Bank, PO Box 689, Douglas, WY 82633 or Douglas Future Farmers of America, 1701 Hamilton Street, Douglas, WY 82633 would be appreciated by the family. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas – is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com.

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Flood ‘em with Kindness It’s been a weird couple of weeks. Normally, in Montana, we’re hurting for moisture but in the past week, not so much – we just should’ve been clearer on what kind of moisture we needed. Today, I’d like to talk about the flood in south central Montana. It just doesn’t seem right to write

about another anti-ag putting their foot down about whatever ridiculous claim they’re making this week when there’s a natural disaster going on outside my window. Many parts of south central Montana are currently flooded right now. This started on June 13, and is still going on in

many parts of the state. Bridges were washed out, roads covered in water and homes destroyed. Where I live, Big Timber, is still flooded in some areas but as of right now, the flooding looks to have gone down. Thankfully, none of our personal land or property was affected by the flooding of the Yellowstone or Boulder rivers. Although we made it out of this natural disaster flood free, many people around the state did not. As someone who was born and raised in an area where we get a beaucoup of rain most years (enough to flood some roads and bridges and make the creeks and rivers run

higher and quicker) and lived in College Station during Hurricane Harvey, this all reminds me a little of hurricane aftermath. I mean, when I saw the pictures of Red Lodge, all I could think about was our friends in the South who experience this kind of flooding more frequently. The big difference is, in Montana, floods like these aren’t usually anticipated and come around once every 100 years. This flooding is about to change a lot in Montana. There’s a chance it could change the way some rivers run or effect other aspects of our ecosystem; it’s most likely going to hurt the tourism industry

forecast for June 29-July 5, made June 21, shows there is a 33 to 50 percent probability (or chance) for above normal temperatures for all of Wyoming. For the same timeframe, the forecast shows a 33 to 50 percent probability for above normal precipitation for nearly all of the state. The exception is the northern quarter of the state where near normal precipitation is forecasted. The July forecast, made June 16, indicates a 33 to 60 percent chance of above normal temperatures throughout most of Wyoming. The exception is the most northern portion of the state where

there is an equal chance for above, near or below normal temperatures. For the same timeframe, there is an equal chance for above, near or below normal precipitation for much of Wyoming – except the southeastern corner where there is a 33 to 40 percent probability for below normal precipitation. For details and to view more NOAA forecasts, visit cpc.ncep.noaa.gov. The 2022 grass forecast maps, which forecast grassland productivity, are now available. Visit grasscast. unl.edu/ to view the maps (updated biweekly) and ask yourself – if rain through August is above, near or below normal, how much range vegetation might grow

severely; and it will probably make producing food and supplying your family with food a lot harder than before. Things are doing to change, and there’s nothing we can do about it. What we can do, however, is roll with the river – so to speak, and offer a life raft when needed. I think about the way people came together to pick up the pieces from Hurricane Harvey: cleaning up destroyed structures, offering a hot meal to the people who lost their food supply, being there when you need someone to talk to about your childhood home being flooded. I see a lot of that happening in Montana right now.

People are helping each other out, donating items, offering up whatever they can to lend a hand. We need to continue to do this, Montana. This generosity doesn’t need to stop once roads are repaired. This kindness shouldn’t end when agriculturists who experienced a major drought last year get their flood insurance checks. This unity can’t go back to division when the creek beds are dry again. We need to continue to flood each other with kindness – because at this point, it’s the only thing keeping some of our neighbors afloat.

CONNECTING AG to CLIMATE

By Windy Kelley, Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub

Recent and Current Conditions Wyoming experienced its 38th coldest and 35th wettest May out of 128 years according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information database, retrieved June 20. Scaling to the county level, the adjacent tables show temperature and precipitation rankings of select counties for the month of May. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, released June 16, shows areas of Wyoming have seen an improvement in conditions. Over seven percent of Wyoming is now classified as ‘none’ on the USDM – while

over 28 percent is classified as abnormally dry, and nearly 65 percent of Wyoming continues to experience moderate to extreme drought. To learn more about the USDM and how the percentiles work, watch the brief YouTube video titled “How are the drought categories assigned” at bit. ly/3wGW5xC. View the current USDM map at bit.ly/2S28VTA. Consider submitting a Condition Monitoring Observer Report at bit. ly/3c4WRLR. Eight to 14-day, one month and grass forecasts NOAA’s eight to 14-day

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in the area? Windy K. Kelley is the regional Extension program coordinator and state specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s North-

ern Plains Climate Hub, University of Wyoming Extension and WAFERx. She can be reached at wkelley1@uwyo.edu or 307367-4380.

SALE REPORTS Coyote Creek Angus Complete Dispersal Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor June 16, 2022 Coyote Creek Angus Ranch Hayden, Colo. Auctioneer: Jake Parnell Sale Manager: M3 Marketing 62 Bred Registered Angus Cows Avg. $1,856 21 Open Registered Angus Heifers Avg. $1,831 One Herd Bull Avg. $5,250 23 Registered Bull Calves Avg. $1,915 Top Sellers Bred Cows Lot 25 – Coyote Meredith 046 – Price: $3,600 DOB: 2/13/16 Sire: Soo Line Motive 9016 Dam’s Sire: N Bar Prime Time D806 EPDs: BW: +0.5, WW: +42, YW: +82 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Windler Ranch, Yampa, Colo. Lot 44 – Coyote Kate 774 – Price: $3,600 DOB: 3/16/14 Sire: Coy-

ote Prime Time 121 Dam’s Sire: ER Justice N013 EPDs: BW: -2.9, WW: +31, YW: +63 and Milk: +34 Buyer: Windler Ranch, Yampa, Colo. Open Heifers Lot 37A – Coyote Camera Ready 291 – Price: $3,200 DOB: 7/30/21 Sire: McConnell Altitude 3114 Dam’s Sire: Whitestone Timberline EPDs: BW: -3.9,

WW: +30, YW: +51 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Windler Ranch, Yampa, Colo. Lot 51A – Coyote Santella 191 – Price: $3,000 DOB: 7/27/21 Sire: WXM Timberline W287 Dam’s Sire: CAR Prime Endeavor 11 EPDs: BW: +1.3, WW: +61, YW: +107 and Milk: +17 Buyer: Berg Ranches LLC., Edgemont, S.D. Bull Calves Lot 42A – Coyote Broker 071 – Price: $3,400 DOB: 7/24/21 Sire: Sitz Broker 12985 Dam’s Sire: Soo Line Motive 9016 EPDs: BW: -1.7, WW: +50, YW: +90 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Jennifer Roberts, Daniel Lot 18A – Coyote Broker 151 – Price: $3,100 DOB: 7/26/21 Sire: Sitz Broker 12985 Dam’s Sire: Soo Line Motive 9016 EPDs: BW: +0.3, WW: +45, YW: +84 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Berg Ranches LLC., Edgemont, S.D.

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

July 11-15

EVENTS

June 27 June 28 June 28-30 June 30-July 7 June 30 July 1 July 2-10 July 3-4 July 8-16 July 9 July 13-14 July 16 July 16-24 July 22-31 July 23-30 July 23-31 July 23-31 July 26-30 July 26-Aug. 6 July 27-30 July 28-Aug. 6 July 29-30 July 29-Aug. 6 July 29-Aug. 7 July 29-Aug. 7 July 29-Aug. 8 July 30-Aug. 5 July 30-Aug. 6 July 30-Aug. 6 July 30-Aug. 6 July 30-Aug. 7 July 31-Aug. 6 Aug. 1-7 Aug. 3-13 Aug. 6-13 Aug. 13 Aug. 16-20 Aug. 17 Aug. 19-21 Aug. 24-26 Aug. 27

Inaugural Wyoming State Fair Endowment Auction, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., online. For more information, visit wystatefair.com or facebook.com/wystatefair. 2022 WSGA Environmental Stewardship Tour, Johnson Ranch, Elk Mountain. For more information, visit wysga.org. 2022 Wyoming Watershed Conference and Summer Tour, Holiday Inn, Riverton. For more information and to register, visit conservewy.com. Silver State International Rodeo, Winnemucca Events Complex, Winnemucca, Nev. For more information and to register, visit ssir.us. Beef Quality Assurance and Beef Management Workshop, 3-6 p.m., Sundance Courthouse, Sundance. For more information, contact Alex OrozcoLopez at aorozcol@uwyo.edu or call 559-201-3433. Beef Quality Assurance and Beef Management Workshop, 3-6 p.m., Sheridan Extension Office, Sheridan. For more information, contact Alex OrozcoLopez at aorozcol@uwyo.edu or call 559-201-3433. Laramie Jubilee Days, Laramie. For more information, visit laramiejubileedays.org. 77th Annual Fourth of July Rodeo, Ten Sleep. For more information, call 307366-231. Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo, Casper. For more information, visit centralwyomingfair.com. East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb. For more information, visit discoverydays.unl.edu/vendors. Wyoming Wool Growers Summer Meeting, Wright. For more information, call 307-265-5250. Albany County CattleWomen Ranch Tour, Laramie. For more information, visit wyaccw.com or call 307-760-5590. Converse County Fair, Douglas. For more information, visit conversecountyfair.com. Weston County Fair, Newcastle. For more information, visit westoncountyfair.com. Washakie County Fair, Worland. For more information, visit washakiecountyfair.com. Crook County Fair, Sundance. For more information, visit crookcountyfairgrounds.com/p/fair. Teton County Fair, Jackson. For more information, visit tetoncountyfair.com. Park County Fair, Powell. For more information, visit parkcountyeventsandfair. com/park-county-fair. Goshen County Fair, Torrington. For more information, visit goshencountryfair.org. Sublette County Fair, Big Piney. For more information, visit sublettecountyfair.com. Uinta County Fair, Evanston. For more information, visit uintacountyfair.org. Red Desert Roundup Rodeo, Sweetwater Events Complex Outdoor Arena, Rock Springs. For more information, visit rdrrodeo.com. Niobrara County Fair, Lusk. For more information, visit facebook.com/niobraracountyfair. Campbell County Fair, Gillette. For more information, visit facebook.com/ ccwyfair. Platte County Fair, Wheatland. For more information, visit plattecountyfair.com. Sheridan County Fair, Sheridan. For more information, sherfair.com. Hot Springs County Fair, Thermopolis. Albany County Fair, Laramie. For more information, visit albanycountyfair.org. Carbon County Fair, Rawlins. For more information, visit carboncountyfairgrounds.com. Fremont County Fair, Riverton. For more information, visit fremontcountyfair.org. Johnson County Fair, Buffalo. For more information, visit johnsoncountyfairgrounds.com/fair. Sweetwater County Fair, Rock Springs. For more information, visit sweetwaterevents.com/p/wbs. Big Horn County Fair, Basin. For more information, visit bighornfair.com. Laramie County Fair, Archer Complex, Cheyenne. For more information, visit laramiecountyfair.com. Lincoln County Fair, Afton. For more information, visit lincolncountyfair.info. East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb. For more information, visit discoverydays.unl.edu/vendors. Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo, Douglas. For more information, visit wystatefair.com/. Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame Award Ceremony and Picnic, 5:30 p.m., Riverside Park, Douglas. For more information, call 307-234-2700. Kip Fladland Horsemanship Clinic, Circle T Arena, Hermosa, S.D. For more information, contact Lori at loripendleton1@gmail.com or call 605-415-8701. Public Lands Council Annual Meeting, Cody. For more information, visit publiclandscouncil.org. Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust Annual Roundup Fundraiser and BBQ, Berger Ranch, Saratoga. For more information, visit wsglt.org/annualroundup-bbq-2022.

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Cold Desserts for Hot Days Thus reads the headline in the Sunday, June 29, 1930 issue of The Cheyenne Citizen, with this story to follow. Desserts wholesome for all the family and easily prepared are the kind that appeal to the busy mother during warm summer months. A few simple recipes are given below. Junket Cream Ice Cream Mix together four cups lukewarm milk, one cup heavy cream, one and onefourth cups sugar and oneeighth teaspoon salt. Add one and one-half junket tablets dissolved in one teaspoon of cold water and turn into a bowl to set. Add one teaspoonful each of almond and vanilla extract and green coloring to pleasing appearance and freeze. Use one can of peaches, filling cavity of each half with a blanched almond. If home canned peaches are used, add enough sugar to make heavy syrup when boiled down. If heavy syrup commercially canned peaches, add one-third cup sugar and boil slowly until thick. Place one-half of peach on each serving of frozen junket. Peppermint Ice Cream Dissolve one-half pound of peppermint stick candy in two quarts of sweet milk. If not sweet enough to taste, add sugar and freeze until slushy. Add one-half pint of cream, whipped. This is very refreshing and a favorite with children. Caramel Bisque Make a custard of two cups of milk, three egg yolks and one-third cup sugar. Caramelize twothirds cup sugar and add two-thirds cup English walnut meats. Turn into

a buttered pan to cool. Pound and pass through a puree strainer, add to custard. Whip and add onehalf pint heavy cream and freeze. Frozen Bananas Slice thinly, six large firm bananas, add onehalf pound of powdered sugar and let stand for half an hour. Add one quart of water, grated rind of one lemon and two tablespoons of lemon juice. When sugar is dissolved, freeze. Strawberry Ice Cream Crush two quarts of strawberries, mix in one and one-half cups sugar and let stand one-half hour. Whip one pint cream and slightly freeze. Put strawberries through puree strainer, add to cream and freeze thoroughly. Strawberry Sauce Crush one pint of fresh strawberries and sweeten to taste. Serve over vanilla ice cream made of one quart of thin cream, threefourths cup sugar and one and one-half teaspoons vanilla, frozen. Note: any fresh fruit may be used in this way or if preferred, left whole and chilled. The Five Threes Juice pulp of three

oranges, juice of three lemons, three crushed bananas, small can crushed pineapple and three cups of sugar may be thoroughly blended and frozen until slushy. Add three cups of milk, mix well and freeze thoroughly. Peach Ice Cream Make a custard of two eggs, two quarts of milk, four cups sugar and onehalf cup flour and cool. Add very ripe peaches, well crushed and one pint whipped cream, freeze. Children’s Delight Bake four well washed apples until thoroughly done. Separate the meat of the apple from the peel and core, mash up in a bowl. Whip two egg whites and add gradually two-thirds cup of sugar. Whip into apple pulp and set in the ice box for several hours. The longer the egg and apple are beaten, the better the result. A pleasing variation is to spread the apple fluff one-half inch thick between and on top of honey graham crackers, stacking three together before placing in ice box. Floating Island Heat in double broiler one-quart sweet milk. When scalding hot, stir in two well beaten egg yolks and one-half cup sugar moistened with two tablespoons cold milk. Flavor with nutmeg or vanilla; beat whites of eggs to stiff froth and sweeten to taste. Drop by spoonfuls into hot custard. Scald and turn out into bowl to cool. Chill thoroughly in ice box.

A family outing in the early 1900s included squirrel hunting, flower picking, a jug and ice cream making. Photo from the Dick Perue/Bob Martin collection. ID not available. Historical Reproductions by Perue

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 6-22

400-500 600-700 700-800 UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING

Steers Heifers

2106

Centennial 6-17

214

Crawford

No Report

Riverton

No Report

150.50-152 162-176.50

167 136.50-148

148.50-152 131.50-146.50

102-133 72-94

90-121.50 $1300-$3450

157.50-175

170-188 140-161

170-180 150

67.50

107.50-130 78-101.50

$1260-$1500 $1400-$1675

Billings

No Report

Month

Week Prev

This Week

171.30 173.23 174.98 176.48 176.68

174.85 176.85 178.63 180.08 180.23

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY

Change +3.55 +3.62 +3.65 +3.60 +3.55

SETT PRICE

165-173

167 156

181 158-172

160-167

110-123.50 80-97 161

110-123 $1660-$1735

103-120 77-106

Month

Week Prev

This Week

10.78 10.90 11.03 11.12

9.37 9.49 9.64 9.74

JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH

Change -1.41 -1.41 -1.39 -1.38

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

PAYS

2083

185-235

Centennial

2224

120-210

St. Onge

-2.50 -2.42 -2.08 -2.23 -2.05

SETT PRICE

Month

Auction

135.25 133.88 140.00 145.45 149.58

WHEAT FUTURES

178.50 No Report

Stock Cows Pairs

175-177 138-177

193

Big Horn Basin

137.75 136.30 142.08 147.68 151.63

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

170-175 147-176

Torrington 6-17 1197 St. Onge 6-17

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

This Week

JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY

FOR THE WEEK ENDING June 24, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

130-200

54-98

79-125

85-245

40-142

Slaughter Bucks

National Sheep Summary As of June 17, 2022 Compared to last week heavy slaughter lambs sold 10.00-15.00 lower; light slaughter lambs mostly steady to 10.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder lambs were weak. At San Angelo, TX 6,722 head sold in a one day sale. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 2,198 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 110-130 lbs 130.00-185.00; 155180 lbs 130.00-132.50. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 163 lbs 185.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 110-145 lbs 171.00-192.00; 154 lbs 169.00. Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-115 lbs no test. Equity Coop: wooled and shorn no test.. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 241.00-285.00; 60-70 lbs 235.00277.00, few 280.00; 70-80 lbs 245.00-277.00, few 281.00; 80-90 lbs 225.00-267.50, few 270.00-275.00; 90-110 lbs 225.00-247.00, few 265.00-275.00. wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 239.00; 70-80 lbs 247.50-260.00; 80-90 lbs 237.00-267.00, few 275.00-277.50; 90-100 lbs 220.00-250.00, few 290.00. Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 220.00-225.00; 70-80 lbs 222.50-235.00; 80-90 lbs 225.00-227.50; 90-100 lbs 225.00245.00. hair 50 lbs 255.00; 85 lbs 235.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 245.00-247.50; 60-70 lbs 205.00-230.00; 70-80 lbs 217.50-225.00; 80-90 lbs 199.00-225.00; 90-100 lbs 213.00-225.00. hair no test. Billings, MT: no test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 77.50-115.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 120.00-155.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 90.00-115.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 90.0099.00; Cull 1 70.00-90.00. Ft. Collins, CO: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 90.00-137.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 75.00-122.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 55.00-90.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 70.00-95.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 70.00-90.00; Cull 1 20.0075.00. Billings, MT: 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: 40-50 lbs 220.00; 53 lbs 220.00. hair 30-40 lbs 231.00-245.00; 50-60 lbs 237.00-239.00. Ft. Collins. CO: 33 lbs 210.00; 40-50 lbs 205.00-215.00; 55 lbs 190.00. South Dakota: 30-40 lbs 230.00-275.00; 40-50 lbs 210.00-215.00; 5060 lbs 215.00-240.00, few 260.00; 60-70 lbs 217.00-240.00; 70-80 lbs 201.00-235.00; 80-90 lbs 209.00-217.00; 90-100 lbs 171.00-183.00; 116 lbs 167.00. hair 53 lbs 200.00. Billings: no test.. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 65-80 lbs 274.00-300.00/cwt, 80-95 lbs 265.00-288.00/cwt; mixed age hair 85-140 lbs 161.00-218.00/ cwt. Ft. Collins, CO: hair ewe lambs 65-80 lbs 275.00-291.00/cwt;

This Week

7.88 7.42 7.35 7.39

7.47 6.67 6.55 6.61

JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH

70-195

mixed age hair 70-130 lbs 167.50-230.00/cwt. South Dakota: young 190.00/head; middle age 170.00/head; ewes with lambs 450.00/family. Billings: no test. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 33,000 compared with 34,000 last week and 34,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of June 17, 2022 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was up 29 cents at 1467 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 35,357 bales were offered with sales of 90.0 percent. The Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0227 at .6999 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, S.C. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean. Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 8.99 - .20 6.74-7.64 18 80s 7.37 - .11 5.53-6.26 19 70-80s 5.92 - .01 4.44-5.03 20 64-70s 5.00 + .06 3.75-4.25 21 64s 4.77 + .09 3.55-4.05 22 62s 4.62 - .03 3.46-3.93 23 60-62s 4.57 + .24 3.42-3.88 24 60s 4.26 ------3.20-3.62 25 58s 2.83 - .01 2.12-2.40 26 56-58s 2.32 - .09 1.74-1.97 28 54s 1.49 - .02 1.12-1.27 30 50s 1.22 - .03 0.92-1.04 32 46-48s 0.83 - .03 0.62-0.71 Merino Clippings 3.12 - .09 2.34-2.65 Eastern Market Indicator was up 29 cents at 1467 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0227 at .6999 percent of the U.S. dollar. Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of June 23, 2022 Compared to last week alfalfa cubes and sun-cured pellets sold steady. This week had some first cutting of new crop alfalfa sold. Higher undertone on the market was noted. Demand and buyer inquiry was good. Eastern areas of the state have had a lot of weevil infestation with some having to spray after the first cutting was baled for second cutting to start growing. Plus, some in the east are now just getting there first turn on water to very dry crops. Producers in the central and western areas are mowing first cutting of alfalfa this week. Most say tonnage looks normal as the windrows are decent in size. Some areas of the state are listed as normal on the US drought monitor. https:// droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor. aspx?High_Plains. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Good Large Round 190 Large Square 220 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 315 Western Wyoming Alfalfa Cubes 320 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of June 23, 2022 Compared to last week, round bales of alfalfa and grass hay sold fully steady. Dehy pellets sold steady. Ground and delivered hay products sold steady to 10.00 higher. Small and large squares steady. Demand was good to very good. Several reports of new crop hay getting loaded and shipped directly from the field. Several reports of weevils, late frost along with dry weather has cut the tonnage of alfalfa in different locations across the state. Some contacts reported tonnage down to 1⁄2

Change -0.41 -0.75 -0.80 -0.78

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

68-125

No Report

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 7.8800 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 9.4925-9.8925 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45-46/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 53/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 35/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 44/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 45-48/cwt Den Rate 44/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO

Week Prev

Month

Week Prev

This Week

6.58 6.23 6.19 6.15

5.98 5.50 5.38 5.35

JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH

Change -0.60 -0.73 -0.81 -0.80

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER

This Week

17.09 16.31 15.63 15.43

15.93 15.07 14.37 14.15

Change -1.16 -1.24 -1.26 -1.28

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

260.18 388.08 212.79 212.17 350.91

264.14 403.99 212.83 212.58 362.49

316.03 496.80 245.78 249.72 440.34

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

143.67 142.54 229.73 229.97

140.14 138.85 226.03 225.95

122.84 122.58 195.87 195.12

ton per acre. Some contacts in the panhandle are now getting water as some ditches had issues early in the spring and repairs have been made. Central Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 210-215 Alfalfa - Fair/Good Large Round 130 Grass - Good/Premium Large Round 165 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 220 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round 150-160 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Utility/Fair Large Round 125 Rye Grass Large Round 75 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 160-170 Alfalfa - Good Small Square 8/bale Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 310 Pellets Dehydrated 340 Brome Grass - Good Small Square 8/bale Large Round 120 Grass - Premium Medium Square 225 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good/Premium Large Round 150 Rye Grass Large Round 75 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 150-170 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 210 Pellets Dehydrated 300-305 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 120 Alfalfa - Organic Pellets Dehydrated 350 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

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Financial Services AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 4.5%. 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!! .................... 7/16 ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C. H. Brown Co. WY LLC, 307-3223232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell), or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com..................6/25

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Dogs

EIGHT-WEEK-OLD KELPIE PUPS FOR SALE: Litter of 6, all females, all black and tan. Working parents. $400. For more information, call 307-532-1907 or visit www.ifiveinc.com.To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ...........7/2

SMART, WILLING, CAPABLE, BORDER COLLIE PUPS: Weaned and first shots. Father is semi-retired, mother gets to work whenever she has a chance. Kaycee, WY. Call 307-267-5683 or 307-267-2291 .......................6/25

BEAUTIFUL BORDER/miniature AUSSIE PUPS. Also, miniature AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD older pups, prices starting at $500. All are bred for health/disposition/intelligence, merles and tris, UTD pup shots/ deworming. Approximate weight as adults 15 lbs.-40 lbs. All pups come with a file/information book/starter bag and 1 year health guarantee. These breeds make great companions/ranch hands/service/therapy dogs and family members. For more information, pricing and delivery options, call 406-581-7586. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ...........7/2 GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE: Running with livestock every day. Ready to work and protect their new owner’s place!! Parents onsite, proven bloodlines, ranch raised. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 40+ years, $1,000. For more information, call 406-2077674 .................................. 7/9

HOME RAISED PEMBROKE/ SHELTIE PUPS, born Oct. 26, 2021, mom is Pembroke Welsh corgi 15 lbs., dad is Shetland sheepdog (Sheltie) 13 lbs. UTD pups shots/dewormings. Parents are registered, 1 male and 1 female available. ALSO, miniature QUEENSLAND HEELER (mom 18 lbs.)/toy AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD (dad 7 lbs.) cross pups, 2 small females available, born Dec. 3, 2021, great vet checks, 3x pup shots/dewormings. All pups come with a vaccine record book/starter food/treats/toys. For more information, pricing and delivery options, call 406-931-0133. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............................... 7/2

AKC REGISTERED BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES: Sweet and adorable!! Up to date on shots and deworming. Ready June 25, Powell, WY. Great family companions. For more information, call Firman Hershberger, 307365-9285......................... 6/25

AKC LAB PUPPIES: All colors available, whites, blacks, yellows, dark chocolates and dark reds. Excellent hunters, family companions. Full AKC registration. Shots, wormed, dewclaws removed. All puppies are cute, but it’s what they grow into that counts. Not all Labs are the same. Proud to own!! Been raising quality AKC Labradors for 25-plus years. Look at the rest but buy the best. Both parents on site for viewing. Will sell quickly!! $200 deposit, picking order is when the deposit is received. Doug Altman, Mitchell, S.D. Call/text 605-999-7149, click the our labs tab on the website for pictures, www.southdakotayellowlabs. com.......................................6/25

Cattle

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BUYING AND SELLING bred cows/heifers, cow/calf pairs and replacement heifers.

Call Damon - 308-520-8199 AKAUSHI CATTLE FOR SALE: Ten 3/4 blood heifer calves, weighing approximately 600 lbs., DNA verified and EID tagged to ensure authenticity; 4 2-year-old 1/2 blood Akaushi bulls; 10 full-blood Akaushi 2-year-old bulls; 10 older Angus cows, exposed to full-blood Akaushi bulls, calving April 1. Located in Bethune, CO. Call 719-740-0403 ...................6/25

ROTH TRUCKING INC.HIRING FULL-TIME CLASS A CDL DRIVERS/LOADER OPERATORS/MECHANICS:

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Day Shift $30/hour, night shift $35/hour. Based out of Sundance, WY. Benefits: Health and 401(k), Equal Opportunity Employer. Previous employment references required.

KEN HAAS ANGUS Private Treaty Sale 40 years of Private Treaty Sales Offering Fall Yearling Angus Bulls and Yearling Angus Bulls

Call for an application or to find out more 605-341-0800 (office) FULL-TIME PEN RIDER WANTED: Scottsbluff County Feeders looking for individual with good horsemanship skills, experience with cattle and ability to work in team-oriented environment. Competitive wage/ benefit package. Set work schedule: 6 days on/2 days off. Resume and references can be mailed or apply in person. Scotts Bluff County Feeders, 30029 Cty. Rd. 11, Morrill, NE 69358. For more information, please call 308-631-9396 or 308-247-2004 .....................7/2 HIRING SUMMER CAMP COOK AND HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE WRANGLERS: Free room and board. North Jackson Hole Horse Camp. Call or text Swift Creek Outfitters, 307-730-8830 ...................6/25 RANCH HAND WANTED: Eastern Wyoming/western Nebraska ranch is seeking a self-motivated ranch hand for cow/calf and yearling operation. Duties include pivot irrigation, calving, doctoring, fencing and general maintenance of equipment. Must have valid driver’s license. Housing and work pickup provided. Employee can bring up to three head of personal horses for ranch use. Resume can be sent to: Fax 308-532-7899 or e-mail info@flagranchllc.com. For more information, contact 307-5327885 or 307-338-8791 ...... 7/16

FEED TRUCK DRIVER AND GENERAL FEEDLOT EMPLOYEE POSITION AVAILABLE FOR PROGRESSIVE 7,500 HEAD FEEDLOT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA: Fulltime position. Medical insurance and beef provided. Time and a half on Sundays and holidays when it’s your turn to work. Every other weekend off. Sick and vacation days provided. Applications can be picked up at the office or sent to: Chappell Feedlot, PO Box 691, Chappell, NE 69129. Call 308-8742297 .................................. 6/25 FORTRESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS NOW HIRING CDL A/B drivers, CDL A with tanker endorsement, experienced swamper, roustabout supervisor, operator with trackhoe experience on flowline or pipeline and 4 mechanical pipe fitters/skilled laborers. 23691 CR 60 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631, 970353-6666, griselda.islas@fortressds.com, www.fortressds. com ................................... 6/25 LAUREL TRADING POST, LAUREL, MT HAS AN OPENING FOR A FULL-TIME TRAILER MECHANIC: Duties include set-up and delivery of new trailers, trailer repairs and service. Tools and training provided. Ag background beneficial. Pay DOE. Plus benefits. Call Greg at 406-628-2536 ...................... 7/2

Solar Water Pumping Systems Water Well Services • Well & Pipeline Design Submersible Pump Specialist Scott Blakeley, Owner ppr@pronghornpump.com www.pronghornpump.com

Right Combination – Calving Ease, Maternal, Growth & Carcass! Bulls Sell on First Come First Serve Basis.

(307) 436-8513 • Cell: (307) 267-1022

Angus 20 BLACK ANGUS FIRSTCALF HEIFER PAIRS FOR SALE. 307-322-5884 .......... 7/2 STILL HAVE A NICE SELECTION OF REGISTERED YEARLING AND VIRGIN 2-YEAROLD BLACK ANGUS BULLS AVAILABLE: If you are looking for a stress free calving season, this group offers low birthweights and EXCEPTIONAL EPDs. Current EPDs available on our website www.antlersangusranch.com or call Earl, 307-660-4796 ...................6/25 COMMERCIAL BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Yearlings and twos. We select for fertility, milking ability, calving ease, gain and disposition. Reasonably priced. Call Shippen Angus, 307-856-7531 ...... 6/25 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 ............ 7/2 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 406-6873315 or 406-989-3315 ...... 6/25

Ken H SimAngus

LaGrange, WY • 307-834-2356 Red Angus

SIMANGUS BULLS: Bred to be productive members of your herd. 3H Simmental Ranch, Plains, MT. Contact Alan, 503931-6815 or 3HSimmental@ gmail.com ........................7/16

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REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Have 2-year-olds and yearlings. Trich and fertility tested. Ready to go to work!! Delivery available. For more information, call CLR Red Angus, Dan Robertson, 307-4311013 ............................. 6/25

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120 Yearling Bulls • 80 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls 120 Replacement Heifers by Popular Sires: S A V Bismarck, Rito 707, S A V Resource, Connealy Spur, Connealy Countdown and Coleman Charlo

LOOKING FOR PASTURE FOR 35 PAIRS OF NICE BLACK CATTLE: Southeast Wyoming, southwest Nebraska Panhandle, north central Weld County Colorado preferably. I’m willing to work most of the summer, May 20-Aug. 9 or so and possibly weekends afterwards, in addition to leasing pasture. Looking for something a couple of hours from Grover, CO. I have excellent references for both leasing and work. Really hoping I don’t have to sell. Please call and we can visit, 303-885-5575. Thank you!! .......................6/25

Selling 30+ Bulls by Private Treaty!

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

PRIVATE TREATY

Ultrasound, DNA, PAP data available! • 50% suitable for heifers Most AI sired - Alternative, Stock Fund, Jet Black, Deluxe, No Doubt, Stunner, Hometown & More.... Priced $2,500 - $3,500

Jason & Shirley ZumBrunnen 307-216-0198 www.zbangus.com

Registered Angus Yearling Bulls Private Treaty Bridger, MT Sires Include: Niagara, Value Added, Unique, Growth Fund, Lucky Charm, Emerald and Chairman. Many suitable for heifers. Performance and carcass data. Louis & Kathy Dubs • Billings, MT 406-652-7515 • 406-208-8643 windingriverangus@gmail.com

Hereford

YEARLING HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE BALDY MAKERS

Hereford genetics maximize the value of your herd by leveraging traits such as, fertility, feed efficiency, docility and feedlot profitability

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54286 CR 27, Carr, Colorado 80612 Check Out Our Facebook Page: Sidwell Herefords, RLLP Catalogs available upon request

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REGISTERED TEXAS LONGHORNS 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 that are accustomed to simple handling, great for youth. Westhaven Ranch in California, 209-274-9917, e-mail swestmoore@gmail.com or visit www.westhavenlomghorns. com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................................ 7/16

Joe Freund 303/341-9311 Joey Freund 303/475-6062

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

Dairy Cattle TWO FRESH JERSEY HEIFERS FOR SALE: One has bull calf the other lost her calf. Both are milking. ALSO, 4 yearling Jersey heifers and 2 heifers that have been exposed to a Jersey bull. Delivery possible. 970-326-7372 .................6/25

LOOKING FOR RANCH/PASTURE TO LEASE/WORKING PARTNERSHIP in S.D., WY, NE, TX, OK, IA, MO, KS, N.M., NV. Don’t mind where or how remote. Call David Tanner, 352807-8203, roughridecattleservices@yahoo.com .......... 7/16

Horses SLEIGH AND PONY CART FOR SALE: In excellent condition. Shaft and all pieces included. Sleigh is fitted for either pony or horse drawn, easily interchangeable. Call Richard Coupe, 970-481-8951, e-mail cocoup06@yahoo.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds .........6/25 MINIATURE HORSES FOR SALE: Pretty lawn ornaments, sweet and gentle. One stallion, 2 mares and 1 yearling colt. ALSO, 2 Sicilian donkeys, keep together as a pair, one is free. Moving, need to sell. Call 307258-2175 ............................7/2 HORSE AND COLT STARTING: LOTS AND LOTS OF WET BLANKETS!! Now taking in outside horses for problem solving, corrections, groundwork and lessons. Please call 307-737-2680. “THE BUCK STOPS HERE!!” ..............6/25

Saddles & Tack RIDE, WORK, ROPE AND PLAY!! Great selection of: Quality GLOVES, mohair CINCHES, wool saddle PADS and blankets. OVER 300 bits in STOCK!! It’s ALWAYS a great day to SAVE on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website ..........................6/25

Hay & Feed

Hay Equipment

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VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 308235-5386. www.valleyvideohay.com .............................7/2

FOR SALE 575 NEW HOLLAND BALER (serial no. 791664), good condition, extended bale shoot, re-built pickup head. Bales great!! $6,500. Call 303-589-7413, email hoganoutfitters@yahoo. com. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds..... 7/2

DIY SOLAR KIT FOR CABIN/SMALLER HOME: Includes gel batteries, solar panels, combiner boxes, charge controller, power distribution box, 5,000 watts and can be upgraded to 12,000 watts (inverter also included), transfer switch and wiring included. New, never been used. All on pallets ready to transport, $25,000 new, selling for $17,500, Lovell, WY. For more information, call 307-250-9663 .............. 7/16

2021 FIRST CUTTING ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Good green, quality round bales. Approximately 68 tons, $135/ton. Located in Torrington, WY. Call 307-532-1528 ...................6/25 SAFFLOWER STRAW FOR SALE: 3x3x8 bales, good for some reclamation or erosion control projects. Not good as feed or bedding. Make offer. Call 307350-0350, Farson, WY ....... 6/25 2022 HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, oats and Sudan grass hay. Call Earl, 307-660-4796 ..........6/25

Crop Cleanup BENNY HERNANDEZ IS IN THE AREA AND HAS PLENTY OF HELP TO CLEANUP AND HOE YOUR CROPS. Please call 307-431-7160 .............6/25

Sheep SDSGA PREMIUM YEARLING EWE SALE, SAT. JULY 23, 2022, at 2 p.m., Huron, S.D., Magness Livestock Auction. Offering 700 head of top quality registered and commercial replacement ewes born from Jan. 1, 2021-Dec. 31, 2021. The sale will include Dorset, Hampshire, Merino, Polypay, Rambouillet, SAMM, Suffolk and Targhee breeds. Free noon lamb lunch and viewing of ewes offered prior to sale. INTERNET BIDDING available at www.cattleusa.com. For more information, please contact Lisa Surber, 406-581-7772, email lisa@sdsheepgrowers. org or visit www.sdsheepgrowers.org. Check us out on Facebook, South Dakota Sheep Growers Association ......... 7/2

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

Fencing LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! ....................... TFN

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Equipment EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: John Deere 7100 12 row planter; John Deere 4440 tractor; Utility hay train; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Vermeer R23 rake; MF 2190 4x4 baler; CIH WD2504 swather with 19’ rotary head; CIH 1680 combine; John Deere 7720 combine; Brandt 5200 grain vac; Mack 613 sleeper truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406-254-1254 .. 7/16 FOR SALE: New Holland 7150 16’ Hydro Swing. CIH 564 big round baler, twine and net wrap, shedded, low bale count. Rowse 9’ pull type sickle mower. Rowse double 9 sickle mower. Rowse 16 wheel hydraulic V-rake. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gears and bunk feeding extensions. H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon with hydraulic drive and 12 ton gear. Unverferth 6500 grain cart with scale and roll tarp. 12’ hydraulic box scraper with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605999-5482 ............................. 7/16

Equipment Decals

HDPE Pipe for Ranch Water Systems Fair prices, good service, rancher owned. Quantities up to a truck load. Delivery available throughout the West. 775-657-1815 OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. ALL SIZES!! 2 3/8 at 31.5’ long on average per joint. OTHER available sizes are 7”, 5.5”, 4.5” and 3.5” pipe in stock. Sucker rod, cut/notched posts. Delivery available. Pierce, CO. Call 970-324-4580, e-mail rpjenergy@gmail.com .... 9/24

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Leatherwork LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Can personalize belts. Please visit www.lscustomleather.com. Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message ..........................6/25

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Rupp Hydraulic Calf Tables Rupp Hydraulic Calf Tables $5,250 •• Handles HandlesCalves Calvesup up to to 300 300lbs. lbs. •• Operates Operatesoff offtractor, tractor,bale bale bed bedor orremote remotehydraulic hydraulic unit. unit. Call CallKevin KevinMcClurg, McClurg,Big BigHorn HornLivestock LivestockServices Services 307-751-1828 307-751-1828••bighornlivestock.com bighornlivestock.com

2002 T & L 8 TOWER CENTER PIVOT, 1,300’, 2 new towers in 2016. Tall 38” tires added in 2016. The end tower and first 2 towers in excellent condition. One tower is slightly bent and 4 are twisted. Includes the base, hydraulic pump and motor and electric cabinet. Pictures on Facebook @ New Wyoming Farm and Ranch. $10,000 OBO. Located 40 miles west of Riverton, WY. Call 307486-5006 ............................. 6/25

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ARIZONA RANCHES: 22,000+ acre central Arizona ranch, 200+ head year-long, plus up to 2,500 stockers seasonally, Arizona state plus small BLM grazing leases, small feedyard, headquarters on 10 deeded acres, $1,200,000; southern Arizona ranch, 550+ head yearlong, plus seasonal increases. 400+ deeded acres plus state, USFS and small BLM grazing leases. Shipping corrals on paved highway, $4,000,000; beautiful mountain horse property in the pines, 3,014 sq. ft. four-bedroom, three-bath home, $965,000; 42 acre ranch homestead, well, power and phone, old adobe home, $390,000. Harley Hendricks Realty, 877349-2565, www.harleyhendricks.com.......................6/25

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MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY FOR SALE: Basin Processing is a custom processing facility in Basin, WY (one hour east of Cody). The facility includes, livestock holding pens, kill room, cold storage, meat processing and packaging room, office and storage. All equipment needed for the operation is included in the offering. A complete equipment list is available on request. The facility is located in Basin, WY, one hour east of Cody, WY and central to the cattle ranch producers in the Big Horn Basin. This is a turnkey operation. Current owners have business booked out to June 2023. $500,000. Call or email Ted Harvey today for more information, 307-699-4114 or ted@yellowstoneranchland. com ..................................... 6/25

CNFR continued from page 1 the short round with an 85-point ride. Pope walked away from the CNFR with a total of 318.5 points. Cole Franks of MVC rode Vold Rodeo Company’s Spicy Chicken in the last round and scored 81.5 points, leaving him one point short of a championship title. Franks rode for a total of 317.5 points. He placed first in round one with an 83.5-point ride and tied for second in round two with Donny Proffit of University of Wyoming (UW) with a 79.5-point ride. In round three he placed ninth with Tyler Griffin of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SEOKSU) with a 74-point ride and tied for second with Brice Patterson of UW in the short round. Steer wrestling In the steer wrestling event, Walt Arnold, a senior of Tarleton State University (TARLET), walked away being crowned the CNFR Steer Wrestling Champion. In the first round he placed first with a 4.2 second run, in the second round he placed seventh with a 4.2 second run, in the third round he placed sixth with a 4.8 second run and in the short round he placed first with a 3.7 second run. He rode for a cumulative 16.9 seconds, earning him the national championship title. Defending national champion, Gavin Soileau of McNeese State University (MCNSU), returned home with second-place honors with a cumulative time of 18.7 seconds. Team roping Riley Kittle of Cisco College and Jace of Helton Weatherford College (WEATHR) took home gold buckles as the CNFR

Team Roping World Champions. The pair placed eighth in round one with a 7.2 second run. In round two, there was a two-way tie for eighth place with ropers Cooper Cowan and Cade Cowan, both with a time of 9.9 seconds. In round three they placed in a three-way tie for fifth place with ropers Brad Moreno of Central Arizona College (CAZC), Jaken Todacheenie of Northern Pioneer College, Cutter Machado of Cal Poly State University – San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) and Wyatt Hansen of West Hills College with a time of six seconds. In the short round, the pair placed fifth with a 11.3 second run. The pair rode for a cumulative of 34.4 seconds. Dylan Orr and Wyatt Vankoll of Blue Mountain Community College (BLUE) went home with second-place honors with a cumulative time of 39 seconds. Saddle bronc riding Shae Fournier of MCNSU won the CNFR Saddle Bronc Champion title with a cumulative sore of 315 points. In round one he placed eighth with a score of 74.5 points and tied with Garrett Cunningham of Montana State University, Northern. In round two, he placed second with a score of 79 points and in round three he placed first with an 80.5-point ride. In the short round, he placed third with an 81-point ride. Cash Wilson of TARLET went home with the reserve championship title with a cumulative score of 308.5 points. Tie-down roping The CNFR Tie-Down Roping Champion is Kindcade Henry of PAN-

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MCCONE COUNTY MONTANA RANCH FOR SALE: 6,040 deeded acres. Improved pasture and native range, headquarters. $4.2 million. Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406-322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@sidwellland.com...................... 8/13

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SELL YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS IN THE ROUNDUP CLASSIFIEDS, CALL TODAY! 800-967-1647 or 307-234-2700 OLA. He rode for a cumulative of 38.1 seconds. In round one he placed first with an 8.4 second ride, and in round two he tied for sixth place with Linkyn Petersek of Casper College (CC) and Cody Stewart of Feather River College with a 11 second run. In the third round he tied for seventh place with Tanner Brown of East Mississippi Community College with a 9.7 second run and in the short go he placed seventh with a nine second run. Trevor Hale of Cisco College set a new arena record in the finals with a 7.1 second run and went home with a total time of 39.7 seconds, earning him the reserve championship. Breakaway roping The CNFR Breakaway Roping Champion is Bryanna Lehrmann of Texas A&M University-Commerce (TXAMUC) with a cumulative time of 9.2 seconds. In round one she tied for 18th place with a time of 2.7 seconds with Camela Haalilio of CAZC, Briena Wells of WEATHR, Samantha Kerns of Trinity Valley Community College and Molly Salmond of Montana State University (MTSU). In round two she placed first with a time of 1.7 seconds alongside Madalyn Richards of Texas A&M University (TXAMU). In the third round she placed fourth with Hayden Madsen of Laramie County Community College and Kimberly Williams of Walla Walla Community College with a time of 2.2 seconds and in the short round, she placed second with a time of 2.6 seconds, alongside Gracely Speth of CAPSLO. Brienna Wells of WEATHR took home second-place honors with a cumulative time of 10.3 seconds.

Goat tying In the goat tying event, Kamryn Duncan of MCNSU and Maddee Doerr of Cochise College (COCHSE) won the champion title with a cumulative time of 24.9 seconds. In round one Kamryn tied for 10th place with Kodey Hoss of WEATHR, Mayce Marek of TXAMUC, Sonora Schueneman of TXAMU and Hailey Garrison MTSU with a time of 6.4 seconds. In round two, she placed ninth alongside Kodey Hoss WEATHR and Aubree Skone of BLUE with a time of 6.4 seconds. In round three she placed fifth with a 6.1 second run and in the short round she placed third with a six second run. Maddee Doerr tied for 17th place with contestants Wacy Day of Northeastern Junior College, and Heather McLaughlin of University of West Alabama with a time of 6.6 seconds. In round two, she tied for second with Jaicee Bastian of Utah Valley University, Taylour Latham of UW and Sierra Spratt of CAPSLO with a 6.1 second run. In round three she tied for sixthplace with Emma Hodson of Weber State University, Kodey Hoss of WEATHR, Sheyenne Anderson of MVC, Sierra Spratt of CAPSLO and Jessi Portenier of COCHSE with a time of 6.3 seconds. In the short round, she placed second with a 5.9 second run. Kristin Reaves of WEATHR took home second-place honors with a cumulative time of 25 seconds. Barrel racing The CNFR Barrel Racing Champion is Sadie Wolaver of SEOKSU. She rode for a cumulative time of 56.86 seconds. In rounds one and two she

For more information, visit collegerodeo.com or cnfr.com. placed second with a 14.26 second run and 14.24 second run respectively. In round three she tied for third place with a 14.22 second run with Ellie Bard of Gillette College (GILLET) and Bryana Lehrmann of TXAMUC and in the short round she tied for third with a time of 14.14 seconds with Ellie Bard of GILLET. Taycie Matthews of EMSCC went home with second-place honors with an average time of 57.23 seconds. Bull riding Casey Roberts of Three Rivers College won the CNFR Bull Riding Champion title. He was the only bull rider to ride three of four bulls. He placed first in round one with a 79-point ride, he placed third in round two with a 78-point ride, alongside TJ Schmidt of Panhandle State University, no score in round three and in the short round, he placed first with an 82.5-point ride. Roberts rode for a cumulative score of 239.5 points. Tristen Hutchings of Sul Ross State University, who was the defending champion, finished as this year’s reserve champion with 167 points on two head. All-around and team winners The Men’s All-Around Champion is Cole Walker of University of Tennessee – Martin. He competed for a total of 270 points. Cole Dodds of California State University-Frensno came in second-place honors with a total of 245 points. The Women’s AllAround Champion is Bryana Lehrmann of TXAMUC with 310

points. Kaytlyn Miller of Texas Tech University – Lubbock came in second with 198.3 points. The Men’s Team championship title went to TARLET with a cumulative score of 900 points, MCNSU came in second with 780 points. MVC placed third with 770 points and CC placed fourth overall in the men’s team standings with 620 points. The Women’s Team championship title went to Weatherford College with a total of 538.33 points, SWOKSU went home with second-place honors with 520 points in the national standings. Top honors The Rookie of the Year Award is given to a contestant in their first year of competing in NIRA. Rounding out top honors is Andy Guzman of Mesalands Community College with 215 points, and the Women’s Rookie of the Year Award was given to Kenlie Raby MVC with a total of 80 points. In addition to contestant champions being crowned, the top American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) recognizes both Men’s and Women’s Horse of the Year. The Men’s AQHA Horse of the Year was awarded to tie-down roper, Kincade Henry of PANOLA. His horse’s name is Duals Crescent Boon. The Women’s AQHA Horse of the Year was awarded to barrel racer, Sadie Wolaver of SWOKSU. Her horse’s name is I’m a Sharp Frost. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION By Alex Orozco-Lopez, UW Extension Educator

Livestock Production on Rangelands Understanding the current range condition is important for producers to consider in order to have a good grazing management plan. The current range condition is an evaluation of the current status of rangeland vegetation. Knowing how productive rangeland is and how much forage is available for livestock to consume is important to avoid overgrazing and undergrazing. Proper grazing management is the key element of a successful livestock production. The most important aspect of grazing management is to use the proper stocking rate. A proper stocking rate is not only economically important, but it benefits the ecosystem and grass reserves as well. Overgrazing can result in a decrease of palatable desirable forage and an increase in invasive grasses and noxious weeds. On the other hand, continuously understocking the range results in wasted forage and less than maximum net return per acre to the operation. Creating a plan Stocking rate is not the only thing producers should consider when creating a management plan. When creating a management plan, producers should also consider main management goals, such as livestock production, wildlife habitat, etc. Additionally, it is important to understand animal nutritional requirements and the available forage in current pastures. A 1,000 pound lactating cow in the first 90 days post-calving with a peak milk production of 20 pounds per day requires a crude protein (CP) of 10.2 percent and a total digestible nutrients (TDN) of 59 percent. A growing 600 pound steer or heifer with an average daily gain (ADG) of 1.5 pounds per day needs 10.6 percent CP and 64 percent TDN. However, taking the same steer or heifer and deciding to have an ADG of two pounds per day instead of 1.5 pounds per day, the nutritional requirements increase to 11.9 percent CP and 69 percent TDN. Having an understanding of the main forage in pastures is important, as it can be used as a management tool to ensure nutritional requirements of cattle are being met. Having an understanding on how to identify invasive grasses and weeds allows producers to identify how big of a problem they are to the operation and how they

should be managed. Additionally, having an understanding of what species are desirable to the operation based on management goals and being able to identify those species allows producers to see if grazing is being effective or changes need to be made. Furthermore, knowing what grass species are contributing to most of forage production and their growth form can allow producers to better plan their grazing management plan. Understanding forage quality Knowing the growth form of a species can help producers understand its forage quality. Forage quality is important to create a cost-efficient nutritional plan and to ensure producers are meeting the nutritional requirements of livestock. Knowing the critical growth periods of cool and warm-season grasses allows producers to understand when they have the highest and lowest nutritive value. New grass growth with a higher leaf to stem ratio has a higher forage nutritive value than mature grasses which have higher stem to leaf ration. Therefore, as the growing season progresses and plant maturity increases, forage quality decreases as CP concentration and digestibility decreases. Important considerations Utilizing forage availability and management goals to create a proper stocking rate for the operation is the key element of successful livestock production. Additionally, having an understanding of what species are found in pastures allows producers to create a sustainable management plan. This information allows producers to create a plan controlling invasive grasses and weeds and/or a plan matching forage nutritive value based on its growing stage with livestock nutritional requirements. Ensuring livestock nutritional requirements are being met is important as it improves livestock production by improving ADG, breeding percent, calving percent, etc. For more information on nutritional requirements of beef cattle, visit extension.okstate.edu/factsheets/print-publications/e/ nutrient-requirements-ofbeef-cattle-e-974.pdf. Alex Orozco-Lopez is a University of Wyoming Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educator. He can be reached at aorozcol@uwyo.edu.

Figure one – A study conducted by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Range Specialist Mitch Stephenson and University of Wyoming Extension Educator Alex Orozco in the Nebraska Sandhills evaluated the forage quality of cool-season grasses, warm-season grasses and forb and shrubs. This figure highlights the critical growth periods of cool- and warm-season grasses. Courtesy photo

Figure three – The two-year, 2020 and 2021 average forage quality in terms of total digestible nutrient percentage of each functional group from May 24-Aug. 9 is shown in the figure above. Courtesy photo

Crook County Fair Wrangle Up the Fun at the Fair! Figure two – This figure shows the two-year, 2020 and 2021 average forage quality in terms of crude protein percentage of each functional group from May 24-Aug. 9. Courtesy photo

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July 29

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FAIR continued from page 1 and is looking forward to showing her two boer goats, Billy and Bumper. She notes being able to show her goats with a show chain makes things a lot easier, where with sheep, exhibitors show with their hands and by using a technique called bracing to showcase the sheep’s conformation. In addition to showing her livestock, some of Josie’s favorite parts of the fair is the carnival, showing her livestock projects, rodeo performances, mutton busting and getting to hang out with her friends. At the conclusion of

the fair, Bridger and Josie will be selling their projects in the Junior Livestock Sale. Josie is really proud of many of her accomplishments at the CWFR. She shares she has won a buckle ever year she has showed at the fair. Her first year of showing she won Grand Champion Overall Market Goat and Grand Champion Showman in her division. Her second and third year of showing she won Reserve Champion Showman in her division. Josie offers exhibitors advice, she says, “My biggest

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advice is having someone to teach and mentor you.” She adds, “You have to work with your animals a lot to make them comfortable around you.” The Market Sheep Showmanship and Show is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 11 at 12 p.m. and the Market Goat Showmanship and Show will take place on Wednesday, July 13 at 11 a.m. Schedule of events Beginning July 8, the Crabtree Amusement Carnival will hit the Midway with the largest carnival in the state. A nine-day pass can be purchased at the Fairgrounds Arena Office for $90 until noon on July 12. Day passes can be purchased for $40 at any Casper, Glenrock or

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Douglas Homax location. On Saturday, July 9 the fun will continue with an annual sidewalk chalk festival in downtown Casper. The first 300 participants will get a free t-shirt and a rodeo ticket. The day will continue with the carnival and end with a monster truck show beginning at 7 p.m. An Open Class BBQ Contest and Wine and Beer Contests will take place as locals compete for coveted titles on Sunday, July 10 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Industrial Building and the carnival will be open at 3 p.m. On Monday, July 11 the Alpaca Show and Obstacle Course will kick off at 8 a.m., followed by a Market Sheep Showmanship and Show at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 is Casper Day, sponsored by Banner Health, Wyoming Medical Center, seniors will get in free. The day will begin with the “Diamonds and Wranglers a 75 Year Celebration!” parade. The carnival will host a Kid’s Day from 12-5 p.m. with discounted armbands sold

“My biggest advice is having someone to teach and mentor you.” – Josie Haigler from 12-3 p.m. Livestock shows will include the Poultry Showmanship and Show at 9 a.m. and the Breeding Beef Show, Showmanship and Market Beef Show at 3 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the first performance of the PRCA rodeo will kick open the chutes with some action-packed rodeo fun. Wednesday, July 13 will kick off the day with Rabbit Showmanship and Show at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Market Goat Showmanship and Show and Pack Goats at 11 a.m., with the Market Swine Show rounding out the day at 4 p.m. The carnival will be open on both Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. The Dairy Goat Showmanship and Show will start the day on Thursday, July 14 at 8 a.m. The Breeding Sheep Showmanship and Show will follow starting at 12 p.m. and the Market Swine Showmanship will round out the day

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by Lee Pitts Lessons of the Cowdog I’ve been interested in cowdogs ever since we imported our kelpie from Australia nearly 50 years ago. I was privileged to be the announcer for the big Red Bluff cowdog sale for 20 years and during this time, I discovered people can learn a lot about life from cowdogs. For example, there’s no better feeling in the world than cruising down the road in a pickup with the wind in your hair headed off to a new adventure. If you’re truly in love, go for it, or you’ll always wonder, “What if?” If you’re always ready to go, you never have to worry about being late. Offspring learn more by making their own mistakes than if they’re always tethered to their parents. Sometimes you have to take matters into your own paws because the boss is not gonna be around to tell you every move to make. Study your prey and develop a bold plan of attack. And always have a “Plan B.” You’ll never get all the credit or all the blame you deserve.

Always be faithful and loyal to whoever brought you to the party. Don’t make a lot of excess noise, it will only attract enemy reinforcements. When you’re hot and bothered after working all day, there’s no greater feeling than jumping into a cool body of water, even if it’s a water trough. No one likes a hot dog. Guard your pickup with your life and don’t be shy about letting others know when they’ve invaded your territory. You’ll get your revenge someday, even if it’s just a hamburger from a cancereyed cow. You’re worthless if all you do is lay around all day waiting to be petted and fawned over. Eat and sleep when you can because you’ll never know when you can’t. Playing frisbee or chasing tennis balls is for losers and a complete waste of time, not to mention slobbery. Carnivores were meant to eat meat. Plant burgers will give you gas. Chasing after cars is a

starting at 4 p.m. Night activities will include the PRCA rodeo at 7:30 p.m. A Pocket Pet Parade followed by the Outrageous Poultry will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 15. A beef fitting contest will follow at 10 a.m. with a livestock judging contest to start at 12 p.m. Kid’s Day will return to the carnival from 12-5 p.m. 4-H and FFA exhibitors will compete in the Round Robins at 5 p.m. and the PRCA rodeo will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor arena. Saturday, July 16 will host the Junior Livestock Sale Buyers Breakfast beginning at 7 a.m., followed by the sale at 9 a.m. The carnival and exhibit halls will open at noon. The day will end with the championship round of the PRCA rodeo. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net. loser’s game. Not to mention expensive and dangerous. Don’t pretend to be something you’re not. All the shampoo, clip jobs and foo-foo days at the spa will never hide the fact you’re a fake or a fraud. You’ll pay for your youthful brashness in old age, if you live that long. Standing up, sitting down, rolling over, shaking hands and performing other stupid tricks for a worthless boss is for failures and underachievers. Don’t be a scaredy-cat. They’re worthless. When was the last time you saw one perform a heroic act? Sheep aren’t that stupid and cows aren’t that smart. Sometimes you’re going to need a little help, and remember you can always get more done with a wellcoordinated and motivated team who doesn’t care who gets the credit. Take criticism without resentment. Love what you do for a living and you’ll never have to go to “work.” A fulfilling life can be lived without the aid of drugs, liquor, tobacco, Bitcoin, caffeine, stock certificates or money. Sometimes you have to be bold and take the initiative or you’ll never get what you want. Brains beat brawn every time. Ever see a 35 pound dog stare down a charging cow? Humans can be such idiots.

Working group to meet After holding its first organizational meeting recently, Gov. Gordon’s Gas and Diesel Price Working Group has announced two public meetings in July. The public meetings will take place on July 15 and July 22 from 1-5 p.m. in the Herschler Building’s Connector Auditorium in Cheyenne. The meetings will also be available via Zoom. The working group will receive pre-

sentations on federal and state fuel taxes, oil and gas production in Wyoming and market forces influencing the cost of fuel. The working group will also take public comment. “I’m grateful for these individuals’ willingness to step forward and examine an issue impacting each of us here in Wyoming,” Gordon said. “I look forward to their input as we seek to provide relief for consumers.”